Guest JulesMom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Thinking of Buddy and your family this morning and praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Praying for Buddy and you. Please update us when you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Just got back from the vet. They are keeping him to do bloodwork, and some x-rays. He was crying when touched under the neck area, and she says it's swollen in that area....he also has a temp of a bit over 104. She said it's possible he has LS; she is going to x-ray him starting at the neck area, since he had trouble there before. She says that could cause trouble all the way back....the temp could indicate infection somewhere....we don't know what to think. Thank God dh took the day off. I would be a mess if I was dealing with this all by myself. Oh and he is down to 66 lbs. His usual weight, for years, was 74. That alone really scares me. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sending more prayers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 tons of prayers for Buddy :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GreytMuse Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Adding my prayers and good thoughts to all of those already out there for your sweet pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sending hugs and prayers. 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 PiagetsMom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I know you're worried I'll be checking back later for an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rascalsmom Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 I called to check on Buddy. He was given pain meds and muscle relaxers, but still isn't calm enough to do the x rays. They will sedate him a bit more and then take the pictures. They did do some bloodwork and the good news is, the test for Lyme disease was negative. The rest of the bloodwork will be sent out, we'll know more tomorrow. The tech told me he will be able to come home later today. They will call me after the x rays. One question, if anyone knows. Can they detect cancer from bloodwork? Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hope the birthday boy is doing ok at the vets, definitely not the place to be on such a special day. Hope that the vet finds some answers for you - keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and scritches and a kiss for sweet Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 One question, if anyone knows. Can they detect cancer from bloodwork? Depends on the type of cancer and what (if any) organs it's affecting. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. 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...
duncan41 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sending healing light for Buddy and prayers for a simple dx. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Keeping Buddy in my prayers. 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 BoogieDown Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 OK, so much for my hopes that you were being paranoid. We are sending good thoughts and hugs to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rascalsmom Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Update: x rays are taken. In addition to the "narrowing" in his neck, she noticed an area of "narrowing" in the lower spine. So the poor guy's got problems at both ends. He is still sleeping, the doc is in emergency surgery and someone will call me later to see if he can come home tonight. The bloodwork will hopefully be back tomorrow. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 So no tumors? That is good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 I guess not.... Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sending more prayers. 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...
rascalsmom Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) We just brought him home. He is still rather loopy from the sedation they gave him, but glad to be home. Still having trouble getting around. The vet showed us his x rays. In his neck there is a real "white" area, and a "cobwebby" area, which could indicate infection. In the back end, there is a bone spur. So there are issues on either end of his spine. He's on antibiotics for potential infection (cause of the fever??), as well as rimadyl and tramadol for pain. The vet's suggestion is to get him through this acute stage, and if he doesn't get better soon, he may need to see an orthopedist. I asked her about chiropractic and/or acupuncture, and she said that may help, but that would be for maintenance; he needs to get through this first. She's going to call tomorrow when the blood work comes back. Maybe we'll know more then. The weight loss STILL really worries me. 8 pounds since September.... Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. It really does help to know there are others who understand. Edited January 30, 2009 by rascalsmom Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 {{{{{{{{{{Rascalsmom}}}}}}}}}} 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Keeping your boy in our prayers. Please tell him to feel better so we can celebrate his birthday 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...
Guest trevdog Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Poor boy....what did they feel the "white" area was? That seems odd to me... I'd be concerned about the weight loss too. Is he eating normally? Sending more positive vibes to Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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