queenwinniesmom Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Oh, Joanne, I'm sorry you and Tucker are going through this. No advice, just Let us know how he's doing. 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 houndlover Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Billy had some problems in the fall and they couldn't find out through bloodwork, urinalysis and stool sample what was wrong with him so they told me the next step would be an abdominal ultrasound or x-ray. I opted for the ultrasound b/c I thought it would show more although it was more expensive than the x-ray. Billy did not have to be sedated or anything with the ultrasound and it was not invasive at all. Did the vet say why they recommended a scope and what they were specifically looking for? Sending good thoughts to Tucker. I hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Has he had an abdominal x-ray/ultrasound? No, do you think he should? I would do those before scoping. As others noted, quick, easy, inexpensive (here at least), sedation not required unless he's really freaky at the vet's. 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 MZH Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 A couple of my friends have had dogs that were skinny and generally unthrifty. Turns out they had H. pylori. They found it by scoping the stomachs; they see colonies in there. Their blood work and ultrasounds didn't show much. If your vet wants to scope to look for it or something else like that, it's probably the right thing to do. Luckily, the H. pylori is easily treated. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Tucker started Tylan powder on Saturday. An ultrasound will be scheduled next week to rule out Lymphoma. Edited February 23, 2009 by crazy4greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Tucker started Tylan powder on Saturday. An ultrasound will be scheduled next week to rule out Lymphoma. Oh no! You'll be in my thoughts. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oh no Tucker sweetie, we aren't having any of that Lymphoma talk, hear me...we just aren't going to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good thoughts for Tucker, hopefully it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thinking of you and Tucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Tucker started Tylan powder on Saturday. An ultrasound will be scheduled next week to rule out Lymphoma. And that's what going to happen - they're going to rule it out. *hugs* Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Tucker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Many prayers for you and Tucker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 How's Tucker doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 NO lymphoma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 How's Tucker doing? He doesn't know anything is wrong with his tummy, he is running around like a mad man! His poop was more formed today, but not anywhere near it should be. I haven't heard when the ultrasound will be yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I took Tucker to the vet today as he has been losing weight again. Last time this happened was in October. I changed his food and he did great until about a month ago. The vet weighed him and he only weighs 64#s. He should be 75#'s They drew blood and are running a CBC, Major Chem. Profile and a T4 to check his thyroid. If they don't find anything, then they want to scope him. We send hugs and kisses to you and Tucker. Good thoughts and prayers all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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