Guest Bethroze Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 After two months and two different vets, Blackberry might be on the way to a diagnosis. We drove an hour to the doctor our greyhound adoption lady uses. Our pup spent two nights getting fluids to try and get her kidneys back to par. The doctor is looking into TBD. If not that, we have Toxo to look into. She is on two perscriptions; Doxycycline 100mg andTrimethoprim Sulfa 960. She is eating and drinking well, the fever is gone, but her tummy feels swollen. Is this something I should be worried about? I've read up on bloat, but she doesn't seem to be in any pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 How have her blood values been? Anything out of the ordinary? Yes, I would be concerned about swollen tummy. Not about bloat so much as about spleen and liver issues. Has she had the tick testing yet? IIRC the doxycycline is usually dosed a good bit higher, and for an extended period, for TBD. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will wander by shortly. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm glad you are looking into TBDs. good luck! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethroze Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Liver and kidneys weren't doing so well when we took her in Wednesday. She stayed until her levels checked out okay and the fever went down. She just went out and is peeing well, and she had a large bowel movement. I know steroids can make you swell, could that be it? The vet said to watch her closely and hopefully we will know what we are dealing with come Monday when her blood test results come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It is so hard to wait for test results. Lots of good thoughts and prayers for Blackberry that this is resolved and she is back to good health soon. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Adding my well wishes for an accurate diagnosis for Blackberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Adding my well wishes for an accurate diagnosis for Blackberry. We send our best too... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 What are her platetes and HCT? What are her kidney & liver values? Sending prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Any new information? Prayers and positve thoughts to ypu and Blackberry. I hope you have a diagnosis and Blakberry is on the way to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethroze Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Yesterday they called to see if I had ever had Blackberry vaccinated for Limes Disease. Seems she came back with a borderline positive test result that can sometimes be caused by the vaccine itself. My answer was no, and then we wait for more test results. Her stomach looks like she is ready to give birth to a litter, and she is becoming more lethargic. I can tell she isn't feeling as well as she did just from the vet. I should have written all her levels down, but most of this stuff is new to me. She has been such a healthy girl for our four years together. Please keep praying for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Has she had x-ray/ultrasound of her abdomen? If not, any chance of doing that today? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Continued prayers and good thoughts for Blackberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 You are both in my thoughts. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethroze Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Vet office called this morning to let us know the doctor had called over to Auburn University about Berry's test results. They hope to have them faxed this afternoon. What a waiting game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Lots of prayers coming from us too Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Continued good thoughts for Blackberry - I hope the results and diagnosis come in soon for you. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethroze Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Results not good. TBD, hepatozoon. This is not going to be easy telling the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Do they have a treatment plan in mind for Blackberry? Is there a prognosis? Sorry, I'm not familiar with hepatozoon. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redpack Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) mvm According to this link, there is a new drug being used that seems promising! Don't give up yet! Is your vet willing to do anything for her immediate comfort? Edited October 29, 2008 by Redpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethroze Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 This is what I found: "There is no effective treatment or vaccine for this disease. Certain drugs such as imidocarb in combination with other drugs have sometimes been successful in lowering the number of organisms in an animal. Using supportive care, such as aspirin, some cases will respond, but they will not be cured." Also, it is looking like her liver is going. I don't know how much longer she will be with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Beth, I am so sorry. Please keep us posted on her condition and what your vet will be doing now that you have a definitive diagnosis. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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