tornadosgirl Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thinking about Soul and praying that this will turn out with him being better soon and a solution to his troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 No advice for you, but just wanted to say that we've been thinking about you and Soul. This has got to be SO frustrating for you. Glad you got to talk to your vet already today. Sending good thoughts that Soul just had a "bump in the road" and that everything will be good again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Your vet sounds like a great person to have in your corner. Having that Flagyl on hand for any future flair ups has to give you some peace of mind, as does his/her support of your decision to get Flagyl in him yesterday. Sending healing thoughts to your and Soul. --Lucy and Piper Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) You're right Lucy and Piper ABD. I love my vet, I really do. He is awesome. I just wish he didn't bat for the other team Edited January 2, 2009 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Might want to note that flagyl is not something that should be given just one or two pills now and then, like immodium or pepto bismol. It's primarily an antibiotic. You want to give it for at least 10 days. Else you're apt to start breeding resistant bacteria. If the dog is having ongoing difficulties and flagyl has proven effective, it's worth discussing with your vet putting the dog on a long-term course of the med. Dogs regularly take flagyl for 6 months or more without ill effect. And (unlike reglan, for example) it's a reasonably safe med to give when you don't yet know what's wrong. All that said, it doesn't hurt to keep some on hand for future troubles that might start over a weekend when vet is unavailable. Hugs and scritchies to your boy. 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 DebR Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 you and Soul are in my thoughts and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 As Batmom said, flagyl is safe to use long-term. Morgan was on it for IBD for more than a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh Amber I am so relieved to hear that Soul did not need to be hospitalized! Big hugs to you and your sweet boy. I understand 100% your feeling about Tufts. I an KNOT a fan of the "local" (1-1/2 hr away) big vet hospital here, either. It's why we took Joe out of province for his heart/lung issues. Donna (also a poop inspector ) Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 feel better soul. we are in your corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Gawd, I'm so on edge everytime he goes outside, for fear of what might come out of him Oh yeah. For months and months, my heart was in my throat every time Minnie pooped. For a few years, I used a flash to check whenever she pooped in the dark. I'm less nervous now, and less (ahem) anal now about the flash, but I still look. I'm glad you had a chance to speak to your vet. I hope the new plan keeps Soul on track. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hoping today is a better day. Did you read the article I sent you on B12. Everone here is on that and probiotics to keep the good bacteria in their gut. Sending more hugs and a kiss for our boy. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I agree with Foxysmom...Soul should be on a probiotic at least while he is on the Flagyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Amber, I'm just now seeing this. I hope Soul is on the mend Shelby sends some kisses his way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Same here! I'm sure there are a lot of us Poop Inspectors out there Yeah, like in the dead of winter with my bathrobe, boots and flashlight. And this seems normal to me! 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...
MerlinsMum Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Same here! I'm sure there are a lot of us Poop Inspectors out there Yeah, like in the dead of winter with my bathrobe, boots and flashlight. And this seems normal to me! Oh... it isn't? Janet, could I have a copy of that article on B12 too please? Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Just seeing this now, I am so sorry Soul is struggling. Hugs to you and Soul from Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Janet, could I have a copy of that article on B12 too please? I saved it, I'll sent it to you. Thanks, Janet, I've added to my "list" of things to help Soul . . . . Yeah, like in the dead of winter with my bathrobe, boots and flashlight. And this seems normal to me! That was me yesterday morning! Out there in -1 with my giant flashlight, poking through poop Edited January 2, 2009 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Poop inspectors would be a good subject for C/F some day...not right now since I can't be on line very long to respond & tell my story. I hope Soul is doing better today...bless his tummy. I'll keep you both in my prayers through out the day and hopefully next time I can get on line, I'll have a good update from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I hope Soul is feeling better today and I hope you can eventually figure out what is triggering his upsets. It took me months with Fletcher's IBD to learn what would set him off, but he was never as sick as Soul was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sounds like Soul Man and Mom had a really close call! Thank G*d for FWF (friends with flagyl)! Soul Man, we're all praying as hard as we can for this little episode to fade into the background like a bad dream. Mom needs a break, too! Is there any way of posting a link to the article about B12? 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...
MaryJane Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 For your furture reference .... I've used the Tufts emergency clinic in Walpole (as someone previously mentioned) for some semi-emergencies (diarrhea, muscle cramps) and I was satisfied with the professionalism and the outcome of the visit. It's a small place though so, if it's a real emergency (accident/bleeding or so on..) I get into Angel in Boston. They have emergency services and I think they charge 100 extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've pretty much decided that if we ever have to go to the E-vet again, Angel it will be . . . . Soul just amazes me. He felt so awfully bad yesterday and this morning, but tonight he was a madman, and played with his stuffies for an hour straight. Continuing with the small meals of canned I/D. He had another BM that was blood free, save for a small amount of dark, digested blood from yesterday. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Go Soul!!! Hope you keep feeling better sweetie! :kiss2 We're all thinking of you here.... there are 10 fingers and 8 paws crossed for you here at all times Edited January 2, 2009 by merlinsmum Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi Amber, Glad to hear that Soul is doing better. It's so frustrating not knowing what the heck is going on, and that they can't tell us. Ugh.... Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm glad to hear that he's feeling better. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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