Guest BoogieDown Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I dropped off Boogie at the vet this AM. They didn't have any open appointments, so they are working him in as they can. I really didn't like leaving him there, but I would rather do that than wait for an appointment next week. Ever since I've had Boogie (1 year), he would throw up now and then. I never really worried about it - some dogs are barfers, some aren't. As long as the appetite and attitude were good, I didn't worry. About a week ago, he started throwing up a little more frequently. It's always just a small amount, and is a dark brown, very strong smelling liquid (very acidic smelling). He also started coughing, hacking, and reverse sneezing. Last night he started doing it (coughing and throwing up) more frequently. So, in the middle of the night I had already decided that I was going to call the vet today anyway. This morning, he didn't eat breakfast. This is the first time in the year that I've had him that he didn't herd me toward the dinner bowl when meal time was approaching. He didn't even pick up the spilled Cheerios on the floor this morning. The only reason I have dogs is so that I don't have to sweep the floor. If he's not going to do his job, something is wrong. He's getting IV fluids right now. Then they'll take some films of his chest and abdomen. Plus, blood work up. Then we'll see where we go from there. The first suspicions are pancreatitis or valley fever. He tested negative for valley fever in September, after some neck pain and limited range of motion in his neck. Of course, he could still have valley fever, even after testing negative for it, or he could have contracted it later. Stools are unchanged. He has always had soft stools. He is straining to go, and acting as if he is having stomach cramps (arching his back and holding his tail out). So, now I'm just trying to keep myself busy while waiting for the vet to call with updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending prayers! I assume they tested him for all the other TBDs? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Which vet? If it gets stranger and they're not too familiar with greyhounds, take him to Yocham in Phoenix. No appointments, just walk-ins. (And howdy from Chandler/Gilbert Roads, BTW!) Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Boogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 tons of prayers for Boogie :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...
iluvgreys Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Oh dear... Sending prayers and light to your Boogie boy. Edited March 6, 2009 by iluvgreys Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending prayers - please keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Adding our prayers that they can get Boogie fixed right up. Sending hugs and scritches too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Adding prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Which vet? If it gets stranger and they're not too familiar with greyhounds, take him to Yocham in Phoenix. No appointments, just walk-ins. (And howdy from Chandler/Gilbert Roads, BTW!) I take him to Arizona Animal Wellness Center. They are familiar with greys, and I have been happy with them in the past. Thanks for the suggestion to go to Yocham. It's always nice to have other resources available. His regular vet is Dr. Johns, but he is seeing another vet today - not really my preference, but sometimes you take what you can get. Oh, and you are very close to me - I am at Ray and Gilbert. I'm still awaiting news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh dear, you must be so worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 updates? Sending loads of prayers. 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...
Batmom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending 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...
Tracey Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Adding my prayers. Hope Boogie feels better soon. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending my many prayers. Our Angel LaceyLaine had the same problems and we found that she had pancreatitis. Sending my many 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...
MandysMom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending prayers. 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 BoogieDown Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 We got back from the vet a little while ago. While we weren't able to bring Boogie home with us tonight, we did get to say hello to him for a little while. He is doing much better, but is spending the night at the vet. X-rays of his stomach showed a large amount of what is presumably rocks. His heart and lungs look great. He has been on fluids all day, and his temperature is now back to normal. The vet did another set of x-rays this afternoon, and the rocks are already starting to move through his intestines. So, the vet wants to watch the rocks move toward the exit and make sure everything looks OK. Boogie was definitely acting much better this afternoon. While I wouldn't say he was lethargic this morning, he definitely wasn't himself. He is spending the night wearing The Cone, because he ripped out his IV line. With a little luck, Boogie the Rock-Eating Wonder will be back home tomorrow. I hope so, because my floor is filthy. He has a lot of cleaning to do, if he ever wants to work off this vet bill. As far as why he was eating rocks, I need to have that discussion with the vet tomorrow. I had another dog who ate rocks, but it never caused problems with her. He has a dog door that leads to an area with rocks; if I need to close off the dog door and walk him from now on, then that's what I'll do. Thank you to all of you for your kind words and prayers. It really helps one's spirits to know there are people who care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 So glad to hear that he is doing better and that he will be home tomorrow. Continued healing prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Been there, Ivey done that. I had to watch her like a hawk. She would eat anything. Sending prayers everything moves along. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending prayers for Boogie Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Good grief. Boogie, you noodlehead ............ Here's hoping everything passes OK. You might try replacing your rocks with mulch. I have one who eats *that*, but it seems to pass thru without difficulty, at least in her case. 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...
4greyhounds Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending more prayers for Boogie! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Boogie is on his way home now. DH is picking him up. It looks like the rocks have passed without incident. The bummer news is he still has an elevated temperature. It had come down yesterday when he was on an IV, but it's back up again (104.5 F). His WBC count is elevated as well (I don't know what the count is). So, we are waiting on the final blood work results. Last September, he was tested for the common TBDs and Valley Fever, and all results were negative. We'll see if anything turns up this time. In the meantime, he's on some antibiotics and a bland diet to help with the tummy. He ate breakfast this AM with gusto, and is back to his bouncy self. He hasn't thrown up yet today (so far). But I'm still worried... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Keeping our fingers and paws crossed. Hope his fever comes down and the panels come back normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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