greytluck Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 They weren't what we were expecting. Hobbes had a very weak positive for 2 of the 6 strains that they test for. The vet is now thinking it probably was not lepto at all as he should have had a a stronger positive. We tested for it fairly early so that may have contributed to the weak results, so we are going to retest in 3 weeks to see if anything has changed. It isn't really the news we wanted as now we don't know what we are dealing with. Since the treatment seems to be working we will stick with it for now. He is going in tomorrow to get his urine retested just to be 100% sure he does not have a UTI. He will also have more blood work to see if there has been any improvement with his kidneys and liver. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Continued good thoughts for Hobbes. How is he acting/feeling? 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...
patricia Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 More prayers for precious Hobbes. 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...
greytluck Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Continued good thoughts for Hobbes. How is he acting/feeling? He is acting and I believe feeling much better. All and all Hobbes is doing good. His personality is back to the same Hobbes I've always known and loved. He has a lot more energy and doesn't seem to be having any pain walking. Slowly he is starting to eat more. He is eating around 2 cups a day now, not nearly enough but much improved from before. I do have to spoon feed him to get that much in him and I realize I may be creating a monster but I'll leave the tough love for when he is all better. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I think you should consider doing a tick panel with that lab in the states. A lot of his symptoms really fit TBD. Check out this thread. Edited November 12, 2008 by kjw Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) I think you should consider doing a tick panel with that lab in the states. A lot of his symptoms really fit TBD. I did a complete tick panel in the beginning. I even paid extra to get a more complete test of rarer TBD that they don't usually test for. Everything came back negative. Just wanted to add when his heart worm was done back in May he had been tested for erlichiosis. So he was tested twice for that one. Thanks for all your help. I had forgot to mention I ran the test because so much was going on at the time. Edited November 12, 2008 by greytluck Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Has his urine been cultured? Something in the dark recesses of my memory wants to say that urine cultures may show the presence of bacteria when a urinalysis cannot. Can anyone shed some light on this? Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Has his urine been cultured? Something in the dark recesses of my memory wants to say that urine cultures may show the presence of bacteria when a urinalysis cannot. Can anyone shed some light on this? His urine was cultured and came back negative. He has been having many accidents indoors since he came home on Saturday but the vet believes it is his kidneys causing this. Edited November 13, 2008 by greytluck Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hoping you find the answer to Hobbes' problem. Glad he seems more like himself:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 For handsome Hobbes Has his urine been cultured? Something in the dark recesses of my memory wants to say that urine cultures may show the presence of bacteria when a urinalysis cannot. Can anyone shed some light on this? Very true!! Many times a UA will show no bacteria and then when they grow the culture....there it is! 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...
maximum Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I hope you find some answers soon, but in the meantime, am very glad Hobbes is improving! Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gretzky Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 For handsome Hobbes Has his urine been cultured? Something in the dark recesses of my memory wants to say that urine cultures may show the presence of bacteria when a urinalysis cannot. Can anyone shed some light on this? Very true!! Many times a UA will show no bacteria and then when they grow the culture....there it is! Happened to me in April. Only thing was 2 cultures using clean catch jars were clear as well. After Zella peed in the car they did a needle collection and cultured that. Sure enough 2 different bacteria showed up. Hope you figure things out for poor Hobbes, and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 We did a second set of titer tests early last week, and finally the mystery is solved. He ended up having a strong positive for Leptospirosis Pomona. The first test was probably done before his body had time to make antibodies, so we only got a weak positive. I can't be happier that this whole thing is now behind us, and I can get on with spoiling my old Hobbsey man!! Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Glad you have some answers. Get well soon Hobbes. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hug that precious boy for me. I am so glad that you have a diagnosis. 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 ss556 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Happy that you know what are you dealing with. Scritches to Hobbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 On to the spoiling that boy!! 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...
NeylasMom Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 So glad you have your answer and your boy is feeling better!! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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