grey14me Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 :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...
duncan41 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 More powerful prayers for Buddy! 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...
Guest 4baddogs Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm just seeing this and pray that Buddy is now resting comfortably. Dr. Beebe at Northview is a phenomenal orthopedist and just a wonderful man. He did Zoe's bionic leg. Dr. Kneuven at Beaver Animal Hospital uses/performs accupuncture (he's our regular vet). PM me if you need more info. Or have Chris get my phone number from Jillian. I hope you're doing better now that your boy is home with you. I'll keep him in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Today's update. --Buddy seemed to rest really well last night. We expected him to be up and down, but he wasn't. So that's good. --This morning he got up and drank and drank and drank. Also good. --With the help of some ground beef, DD and I got him to eat almost all of his breakfast, which was 1 c. of kibble and probably 3/4 lb. of cooked hamburger....along with his rimadyl, tramadol, and simplicef. --He then went outside, peed, and had some diarrhea. And got the tip of his tail in it. But at least he was able to squat down to do it. --Right now he is resting ON HIS SIDE. He hasn't been that relaxed in several days... I also talked to the vet, and nothing remarkable showed up on his bloodwork. White blood cells were up a bit, BUN and creatinine were up a bit (but she also said he was a bit dehydrated yesterday, which could cause that), and his AST (an enzyme concerned with muscle) was up a bit, also not surprising to her, as he was having tremors yesterday. But nothing terribly out of whack with his bloodwork. SO. She wants to see him next Saturday, as long as he is improving...earlier if he's not. Continue with the meds, give him a bland diet to help with the D (which he won't mind AT ALL....hamburger and chicken, he loves both of those!). She also said if he's improving, the acupuncture/chiropractic might help. To that end, I have made an appointment with a vet who does that (Paula, that would be with Dr. K), for Feb. 26th. If he does NOT improve, he will probably have to see an orthopedic vet. But we are hoping for the best! 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...
silverfish Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Just seen this - I'm so sorry poor Buddy is having pain issues with his spine. It's miserable. I'm glad you took him along, even if it was his birthday. Think of it this way, for his birthday this year, he got his medical needs cared for and some pain relief. Can't be bad, huh? Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sounds like a pretty good update. Sending more prayers and hugs too. 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...
duncan41 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 So glad Buddy was able to relax and heal. Hope it continues through this week. Let us know how he's doing tomorrow, ok? Hugs and kisses. 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...
Batmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Checking in on Buddy this evening and hoping he is still doing well. 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 LindsaySF Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hopefully he continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Get well soon Buddy, :bighug Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drafters Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hopefully he continues to improve and rest comfortably! Rest will do him so much good. And it's wonderful to hear that he was able to eat. Hang in there! Let us know how he's doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebero Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hoping to hear everything's all right with Buddy. Birthday Boys just want to have fun! Sue Quote Visit My Website Visit My Etsy Store Visit My eBay Store Part of all proceeds benefit Greyhound adoption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sunday: He is doing even better today! Able to stand/walk for a little longer, ate a big bowl of rice, boiled ground beef and chicken, and ate his pills in Satin Balls....He hasn't poo'd since yesterday morning, when he had a little D, so we are anxiously awaiting that event . He seems to be a little more "himself" today, too....rubbing on me for attention, etc....he still looks SO thin, though. The girls both left a little kibble in their bowls this morning, and he showed no interest in that. No surprise there, why would he want kibble when he can have chicken breast and ground beef?? 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 MAXNAV Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 One question, if anyone knows. Can they detect cancer from bloodwork? Sorry to hear about your poor Buddy. My vet was able to tell me through bw that my collie had cancer. He indicated that the calcium level was extremely high, and that was an indicator. Cm'on Buddy. Get better for your momma! We'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 sounds like he's on the right track (so to speak). The chiro/acupuncture will really help his spinal issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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