Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hi Greytalk. I am posting this more for support than for anything else. First, some history on my boy, Je t'aime (5 yo): -History of seizures (he's been seizure free for over a year). He's not on medicine any longer (was on phenobarb, then potassium bromide) -History of GI issues (frequent vet visits for the big D, vomitting) -Constant paw licking past couple months (end of August this year) -Losing hair I contacted a vet nutritionist at Cornell regarding the above issues, thinking he has food allergies. Well, it looks like there's more to it then that. It all started as an acute case this morning at 4 am: Je t'aime woke up, I took him outside to poop, he had a loose stool (nothing that out of the ordinary). He came up stairs and laid down on the kitchen floor (he never does this). Wouldn't get up. All of a sudden, he started drooling, panting, shivering. He tried to throw up several times. After about 20 minutes of it, I took him to the E-vet. They did x-rays and saw his stomach being pushed into a strange position. They didn't know if it was a tumor, the intestine twisting on itself, or just the position he was laying in for the x-ray. They gave him a seditive. Then, they noticed that he was brusing rapidly. A full blood work panel showed his platelts were very low (137,000). They suggested hospitalizing him and checking his blood levels in a few hours and starting steriods. I called a couple hours later, his levels had dropped to 85,000. They suggested a platelet transfusion. Then, immediatly after the transfusion, the levels had dropped to 55,000. They were going to test again at 9 pm in hopes that it just takes his body some time to have the platelts move through his system. I don't know what to think or what to do. Prayers please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 No advice. Sending lots of prayers. Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thank you very much. Je t'aime needs all the prayers he can get. We just called - he's sleeping and not in any pain. I want to go there, but the staff is afraid that seeing me arrive and/or leave may be stressful and he needs to stay relaxed right now. It's so hard sitting here, waiting. Waiting for each hour to pass for the next time I can call for his blood level checks. I can't lose him. I just can't. He and I took an 11 day vacation together this past August. We went up to Lake Ontario, up to Vermont, down into the Adirondacks. Camping, staying at a doggie bed and breakfast (Paw House Inn), exploring. I've never seen him happier. Just him and I. I'm so glad I did that and pray that there will be many more excursions together. He's my best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Je t'aime is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry your boy is having difficulty and is sick. It's so hard worrying and you're in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Je t'aime is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry your boy is having difficulty and is sick. It's so hard worrying and you're in my thoughts. Thank you, Winterwish. In past posts about Je t'aime, you've been so sweet and helpful. I appreciate your prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 If it helps at all, platelets are normally very low in the greyhound (although that third value they got is well below norms): http://www.recycledracers.org/FAQ/greyhoun....html#platelets * Greyhound: 80,000 - 200,000 * Other dog: 150,000 - 400,000 But that they were falling- I don't know enough physiology. Does that imply he's clotting somewhere? Best wishes for your pup. Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Has he been tested for TBDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 If it helps at all, platelets are normally very low in the greyhound (although that third value they got is well below norms): http://www.recycledracers.org/FAQ/greyhoun....html#platelets * Greyhound: 80,000 - 200,000 * Other dog: 150,000 - 400,000 But that they were falling- I don't know enough physiology. Does that imply he's clotting somewhere? Best wishes for your pup. Thank you - yes, the E-vet did say greyhounds are normally low with platelet. I'll check these websites, thanks. As for the clotting question - not sure. I will ask when I call in 2 hours. Has he been tested for TBDs? Hi - he has been tested in the past - when he had his seizures. I will ask them at the E-vet if they can run that test while he's there now. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh no... I will be saying prayers for your dear boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh no... I will be saying prayers for your dear boy. Thank you kindly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 You're in our thoughts and prayers at this house. Mary, with Spencer and Shane (who are jealous about that August trip, but still wish him well!) Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Putting Je T'aime in my prayers. I know how hard it can be to stay home rather than go to see him. I had the same thing happen a few months ago. Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Ahicks51 already posted the info by Suzanne Stack, that's good info to keep. All I can offer is plenty of prayers for your best friend, because that is something I truly understand. Take a deep breath, he's in good hands. Please update us when you can and know you've got support here! 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...
Guest mandm Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 quote] Hi - he has been tested in the past - when he had his seizures. I will ask them at the E-vet if they can run that test while he's there now. Thanks so much! Sometimes Babesia Canis is skipped when doing general testing for TBDs, because it is so rare in other breeds. Check to make sure that one has been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Saying Prayers for your sweet Je t'aime and gentle hugs for you. I'm sorry that you are going through this and wish I could help in some small way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Many prayers and good thoughts sent to you and your boy. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Know that my heart and prayers are with you and your "bestest" friend. The waiting is always so brutal. Please update us as you can. Sending warm white light for Je T'aime. 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 HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thank you all. I will ask about Babeisa Canis too. I just talked to a board member w/ my greyhound rescue group. They are suggesting a spleenectomy b/c she thinks it's tick-related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sending prayers for your pupper and hugs for yourself. 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 HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sending prayers for your pupper and hugs for yourself. Aw, thanks. I need a hug right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh hai! I like you too! seriously, though, sending good thoughts and big bear hugs to you and your bestbud. Keep us posted, ok? ~Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh how scary! Sending tons of good thoughts from Mass . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Oh, how agonizing it is to be away from your best friend when he needs you! Please let us know how he is when you have some news. In the meantime, you have tons of prayers and support going to you from our little family. Edited December 7, 2008 by duncan41 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...
Guest HighMaintenance Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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