retiredracers Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Our little grey girl, Mouse, who is 8 years old and weighs a whopping 48 pounds (her heaviest weight yet... normally she goes about 46-47) has had a little bit of vomiting over the last few months but not enough to get me concerned. Last week, she stole a turkey neck (she doesn't normally get them) and developed diarrhea. I took her to work with me so that she wasn't home all day by herself and we did bloodwork while she was here (it had been about a year). Her bloodwork showed some anemia, elevated liver values and that her bilirubin was elevated. We did x-rays and her spleen is enlarged. I have an appointment with the internist who saw my lab many years ago (and who I really like) Wednesday morning at 10:30. I don't even know what to expect and I've been in veterinary medicine for 12 years. I know that she has ehrlichia and her titer was really, really high. She's gone through several treatments with doxy (at the recommended greyhound dosage). Her mouth is also in pretty bad shape... my fault mainly but her gums always stay inflammed and painful even with antibiotics and dental cleanings so I don't brush them like I should. She was scheduled for a dental a few months ago but I cancelled it due to life stuff and kept forgetting to reschedule her. I just don't know if either of those things could be contributing to her liver/spleen issues. So if you could keep Mouse in your thoughts, I would appreciate it. I'll post more once I know more tomorrow. Thanks and here's a picture so that you know what she looks like! 12/10 Update: The visit to the internist was this morning and, in her words, "The ultrasound was very boring." I stayed with her during the ultrasound and she was such a good girl. We have sent off additional bloodwork to NC State to look for add'l tickborne diseases and we'll wait for them to come back before doing anything else (well, except for adding amoxi to her doxy). Thanks for the good thoughts and well wishes. Mouse (and I) appreciates them! 12/11 Update: Mouse began turning yellow this afternoon. I talked to the internist and she's starting her on Actigall/Ursodiol, sAM-E and metronidazole (low dose). I've sent an email to Dr. Couto but he's out of the office until 12/15. The internist talked about a surgical liver biopsy next week possibly! I think they are worried about cancer... poss. lymphoma. I can't stand NOT knowing what is going on. If I knew what it was, I could deal with it. I HATE not having answers. On the plus side, she seems to be feeling just fine... eating, drinking, etc. Please, please keep her in your thoughts. She needs the power of GT. Edited December 16, 2008 by retiredracers Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oh what a doll!! Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 You both will be in my thoughts today -- please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sheila, I really hope it's nothing to worry about. Give us a call after the appointment tomorrow. I'll be anxious to hear. I'm off to take Bonnie in for chemo now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers for your precious little girl Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Mouse is in my thoughts and prayers! What a cutie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 She's such a little darling! Many prayers for sweet Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What a beautiful little girl. Lots of prayers coming from California 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...
MP_the4pack Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oh she's adorable! You got 16 paws crossed here. And if you find that's she's not that bad, please take care of her teeth. My Pearl had so many complications due to one abscessed tooth. Go to a dentist. It's worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Good thoughts for you and you sweet little girl. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers and good thoughts for your adorable Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending many prayers for the pretty little girl. 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 greytmonty Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending good thoughts for pretty Miss Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vickys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 keeping good thoughts for you and your lovely girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers and positive thoughts!!!!! 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...
Burpdog Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 She is so cute! Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What a sweet little face. Sending good thoughts your way for Mouse and hoping the appointment will go well. 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 LoveMyJoseyBean Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 What a face!! Hugs and prayers and good thoughts for your girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending good thoughts for your lovely little Mouse. Let us know how she's doing. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending prayers for your beautiful little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending good thoughts out for cutie-pie Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sending good thoughts for your sweet Mouse. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oh my goodness, she is too precious. Good thoughts are coming Mouse's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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