retiredracers Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I can't really post too much right now... all I know is that it may or may not be related to her ehrlichia. She tried to bloat twice over the weekend and now she has fluid in her abdomen (and poss. her stomach, too) but it's hard to tell. Regardless or what it is, it isn't good. The earliest she can get in for an ultrasound is tomorrow and I feel like that is weeks away. She needs the power of GT to help her through this. And so do I. I feel like I'm suffocating. I don't know what I can do to help her. Thank you. 2/10/09: Mouse seems okay today (and I'm better, too... Rescue Remedy is some good stuff ). Her stomach looks less distended to me but I'm not getting my hopes up too high right now. She has a quick ultrasound (i.e. free... which is always good) this afternoon with a vet who coming out to our clinic to see another dog. He's just going to look quickly to see what he can find... either fluid or tumor/mass. My vet has also talked to the internist across the street who did Mouse's ultrasound in December. She really thinks we should do the liver biopsy but says that there are risks, of course. We could also start her on pred/metronidazole combo to see what happens. The biopsy would tell us if there is copper hepatopathy or some other underlying thing that may need additional meds. However, she said the most likely course of treatment would still be pred and metronidazole. So I don't know what to do. I don't want the surgery risks (bleeding out, anesthesia, trouble healing) but I also don't want to not do it. She seems pretty stable right now. She wants to eat and she is still spunky but she is also not well, if that makes sense. She hates leaving our house and doesn't do well in strange places... I just don't know what to do. Afternoon update: The ultrasound was done and I still don't have any answers... however, I feel better. There wasn't anything blatantly evil in there!!! YAY! But still no definite explanations as to WHAT the H-E-double hockey sticks is going on! We've sent off more blood to see what where her values are this week. Also starting amoxicillin with the metronidazole... but no pred for now. Oh, and the ultrasound did show that her intestines are angry and inflamed and spasming. I'll post more tomorrow!! 2/11/09: Bloodwork results are in front of me... it looks better for the most part than last week's. What that means I don't know but I'll be calling to leave a message for the internist and we'll go from there. I did have a conversation with my vet yesterday afternoon and the internist told her that she wouldn't recommend a liver biopsy. Of course that was a "behind the scenes" admission and she could never tell it to a "normal" client... fortunately I'm not normal so I don't think we'll be going with the liver biopsy. After talking to her today, we'll probably start Mouse on pred and continue with the metronidazole, amoxicillin, actigall and the Chinese herbs that our holistic vet friend is also recommending. I don't think I wrote that on Monday... we have a vet who comes here who practices holistic medicine/acupuncture/chiropractic medicine and she came by on her day off to do some acupuncture on Mouse and to give her a holistic exam. She told me that Mouse had a spleen deficiency and she needed to be on a couple of Chinese herbs for that... the weird thing is that the ultrasound yesterday did show an enlarged (even for a greyhound) spleen but the vets are not worried about it at this time. Anyway, she's not out of the woods yet but I'm not nearly as freaked as I was over the weekend and Monday. Thank you for your support and prayers. GTers are the best people in the world!!!!! Edited February 11, 2009 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...
Burpdog Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 You got em! Be well Mouse Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending tons of prayers for your sweet baby girl! :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Lots of prayers coming from us too. Feel better pretty girl 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 zoolaine Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Good thoughts and prayers for you and your pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Praying here too, hon. Hang in there. A Virginian myself Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Adding lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for your sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Oh no! My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Edited February 9, 2009 by TBSFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending prayers and white light. 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...
Patsy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending all white light I can muster. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 sending you and Mouse all the white light I can muster!!!!!! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Prayers for your baby..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 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...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Good thoughts and prayers for both you and Mouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending positive thoughts and white lights to Mouse. 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 KRKWMU Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Mouse, keep fightin', crazy girl! The doctors will figure things out and you'll be feeling better soon! Sheila, I'll call you tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for Mouse. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sheila - many good thoughts and prayers for you and Ms. Mouse. Any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Adding our prayers and lots of white light to your sweet girl. Hoping that they can get everything cleared up and make her comfortable and happy again, not to mention, getting you breathing again. You are right, tomorrow seems like forever when you are going through something like this. Sending hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Positive thoughts, prayers and gentle hugs for both you and Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fourofem Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 We're here for you sending lots of good thoughts and prayers. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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