Guest WarmheartedPups Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) I am worried sick about Roo. Two weeks ago she was diagnosed with a spine / disc problem....she was limping very badly. My Vet started her on Prednisone and the limp has gone away. The last few days I thought she was looking very very skinny.....and finally yesterday I took her to Pet Smart to weigh her. In twelve days she has lost over 7 pounds. I called the Vet first thing this a.m. and he said to bring her in and not to put it off till our appointment at the end of the week. The soonest I can get her in is tomorrow. I have to go to the Oncologist with my daughter this afternoon or I would have her there right NOW. She is eating tons and wanting to go for short walks. The prednisone has been tapered to 5 mg in the a.m. and 5 in the p.m. So the dose is low. There must be something terribly wrong with Roo and I am totally anxious about it. I looked at her this a.m. and she is a petite pup anyway...and she looks like a skeleton.....suddenly. Please think good thoughts for Roo tomorrow.....I have this gut feeling that it may be her time....and I just cant go there. She will be 10 in a few weeks. Please say prayers.... Tuesday Evening.....after the VET VISIT The Vet said Roo had an extreme reaction to the prednisone. She did loose 6 pounds in 12 days.!!! So we are getting her off the pred and feeding her more. I am so very relieved....MaMa ROO IS OK!!!!!! :clap :confetti Edited October 29, 2008 by WarmheartedPups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Awwwww, no!!! I'm sorry to hear this. Poor darling girl. 10 is TOO YOUNG. Hugs, Susan Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending tons of prayers for your Roo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Many, many prayers for Roo! 10 is so young! even more prayers that it is something that can be fixed easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Lots of prayers coming from us as well. 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I know how stressful waiting and not knowing can be. for Roo... Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and white light..... Please keep us posted. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Mama Roo! Please don't be sick. We love you. Thinking good strong thoughts for your girl. I know her boy Ruler will pray for her, too. Try not to think the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Many, many prayers from here for Roo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Please let it be nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GiJenn51 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My mama!!! You have to be OK! I will be praying very hard for you!!!! Tons of prayers coming to you Mama Roo. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Tons of good thoughts coming to you and your sweet Roo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Do you usually weigh her at Petsmart? If not, the scale could be off from your vet's scale. I hope that's all it is and that she really hasn't lost that much weight. Pred can reduce muscle mass, so maybe she needs a little exercise if she's feeling better. Please give her kisses for me, DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I hope it's just the different scale, and DaisyDoodle is right, pred does pretty rapidly diminish muscle. Sending many positive thoughts for your Roo! Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for your sweet girl I agree about the scale. Even between vets my guys weights have varied considerably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Prayers Prayers Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending many prayers for sweet Roo. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending healing thoughts and hugs to both of you. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 First, good thoughts that it's nothing. I know you said the pred dose is low, but I remember Dr. Stack saying that greys will lose weight on a regular dog dosage. Since she's eating a lot but still losing, I hope that's all it is. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hoping Mama Roo is feeling better quickly.. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for your sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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