Guest ChancesMom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Amber, I am sorry, I am just seeing this. I am glad that you were able to get some Flagyl. Please continue to watch his poop and if it gets any bloodier take him in right away. I am home with the phone beside me if you need to talk. Hugs to you and da Soul Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Oh no. I have no advice, just prayers and good thoughts! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 He might need to be on Flagyl and some other antibiotics for a longer period, or at a higher dose. One of the suspects of HGE is bacterial, and maybe they started to flare up again. Did they ever culture his feces for bacteria? Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Poor Soul, I hope this resolves quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Amber, it's good that you can be home with him to moniter what's going on. I'm so sorry he's not feeling well again. Soul, sweetie, your Mom worries about you so. And so do your friends! Please feel better soon. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Soul really needs to catch a break here!!!!! 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...
Jackandgrey Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Oh nuts Amber. Soul sweetie you do not need to be doing this. We are all worried for you. I'm glad you can get the Flagyl Amber. keep us posted. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have no advice but I am praying Soul feels better soon. Poor boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sending prayers for your sweet boy. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I hope Soul gets better. Our thoughts are with you. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sadly, I have no advice to offer you, but I do send all my hopes , prayers, and positive thoughts that this is just a small detour in Soul 's recovery to full and robust health. These pups are fighters and Soul is a champion. Come on Soul, you can blow this off riteawaykwik! Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dillymom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Poor Soul. You guys have been through so much lately. I have no advice to give but want you to know that we're sending good, warm thoughts for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Feel better Soul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Come on brother in blackness...you gotta get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) I'm Back . He's now acting like nothing is bothering him, and he's been given his first dose of Flagyl. I just can't believe this is happening again . . . .and out of nowhere! And I have to say, I am really, really PI$$ED at Tufts and will only use them as a LAST resort from now on. I mean, c'mon! How hard is it to give me a round of Flagyl to get us through until tomorrow? He spent a night in ICU there for this, they know what his issues are . . . . But they said it was illegal for them to give me the meds without seeing him, even though they diagnosed him with HGE back on 11/5 . . . Yea, $150 bucks just to walk through the door. Argh!! Archie sometimes has bouts of colitis due to his age. All I have to do is call my vet and say he's having another bout and pick up the meds. So I guess by doing this my vet is performing an illegal practice. I'm sooooo pi$$ed!!! Deep breaths. . . . I'm so hoping that the flagyl will settle everything down and get him on the mend. Thank you so, so much Jeannie for the suggestion, I hadn't even thought of that. YOU ARE A LIFESAVER And Jordan, thank you for the PM. I'm going to discuss all of this with my vet. I worry about the cost, I just had to have $1300 worth of work done on my car, but that's what credit cards are for. I hate to put him through a scope, but at this point there prolly isn't any other option. . . .Out of nowhere, I still can't believe this is happening. Kerry, thanks for letting me vent. Sorry if I interrupted your visit with your friends So, advice: Do I give him a small meal tonight or continue the fasting? He's hungry and I have the canned I/D . . .Maybe two small meals totaling half a can? When he had HGE in November, neither vet recommended fasting, but said to go ahead and give him the canned food . . . . Edited January 2, 2009 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Do you think he could stomach some rice with the canned food? I'm not sure what to suggest. I just hope the Flagyl takes care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I too can not believe this is happening again. I wish I knew what to do for you, Soul and BEAU! 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...
Guest VanillaBean Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have an IG with HGE. Comes on unexpectedly. My vet has given me Prednisone pills for her. When she refuses treats and a meal, I know it is starting. Give her 1/2 a pill and she is good as new in hours. Just FYI. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I would fast him for 24 hours. Hard, but probably best. If he tolerates flagyl well, might ask your regular vet about leaving him on it for 3-6 months. Poor bug, and poor worried (and poor! ai yi yi!) momma. 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 JillT Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 For future reference, I have also seen Flagyl (under generic name of Metronidazole) at Petsmart. Oddly enough, it is sold in the fish/aquarium section and is called something like Fish Zole. I did not buy any when I saw it as I did not need it then (and haven't since), but I did inspect the bottle, and the only ingredient was "Metronidazole 250 MG). I was curious about it and did a little research on the Internet, and as far as I can tell, it is exactly the same thing vets (and human doctors) prescribe. You might want to discuss with your vet. My vet did, in fact, give me a prescription for Metronidazole to keep on hand when one of my hounds seemed to be having recurring bouts of stomach issues, and I found that if I caught things early, giving it to her for just a day or two nipped it in the bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sending prayers for your sweet Soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Regarding feeding Soul..I've been on Flagyl before, and it made my stomach so sick..I can't imagine not giving him a little something.....but I just don't know. Did the vet say why he didn't recommend fasting him before? I wonder if a little rice with a small amount of the canned food would be fine...are your vets on call? Can you page them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Oh sweetie, I hope you feel better soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Just got back and read your update. As for fasting him, I just don't know. I'd be inclined to fast him to give his stomach a rest. On the other hand, I know Flagyl is supposed to be given after food, presumably because it is not too gentle on the stomach otherwise... maybe a small amount of canned food, literally just enough to line the stomach so you can give him the Flagyl, as others have suggested? I'm no expert, unfortunately. Poor Soul, poor you. You know we're all here for you. :grouphug 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...
RobinM Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 We have the Flagyl called in in DH's name since we can put it under the insurance. Can your doc call it in for you? 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...
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