RobinM Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I woke up to the sound of Beau whimpering as he was trying to shift positions. He was barely able to move. Refused breakfast for the 1st time since the pred. We took him into the vet as planned to have the banadage removed, he was now holding the RIGHT leg up. Upon examination and a lot of screaming, vet saw that right leg was swollen. It was fine on Wed. It was his left hip on Wed. In addition, he is running a fever. I did not ask how much. We decided right then and there to do a full set of x-rays under sedation and now I sit and wait... again. This just can not be happenening. Please, tell me it's not. Edited March 24, 2009 by RobinM 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...
4greyhounds Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We are so sorry... Sending lots of prayers and hugs..... 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 vahoundlover Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I was just going to check on Beau when I saw this. Forgive me if it's been asked before, has Beau had a TBD titer done thru NC State? Keeping your baby boy in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh Robin, I am so sorry to hear this. Beau, get well soon baby. Sending lots of prayers and wishes that this is just a temporary set back. I imagine the not knowing is the worst part. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Many positive thoughts coming your way. Poor Beau and poor you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh no, Robin. Sending lots of hugs and prayers. I second the TBD testing. I think you said in another post it hadn't been done, and I think I definitely would. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sending many good thoughts your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taylorsmom Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 oh gosh, how horrendous! I third the vote for TBD testing, stat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 My God Robin, when's it going to stop!!! We're holding that beautiful boy in our prayers. And prayers for you to keep your sanity. 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 March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 My heart is breaking for you and poor Beau. Sending hugs and prayers that he will start feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Prayers for Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I was just going to check on Beau when I saw this. Forgive me if it's been asked before, has Beau had a TBD titer done thru NC State? Keeping your baby boy in my prayers. Where exactly should the test go and what exactly should we test for? Please be specific so I can pass it on to the vet. 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 greytbookert Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 oh man Robin, what a ride you have been on lately! Praying for you and Beau! I would agree with full tick panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I was just going to check on Beau when I saw this. Forgive me if it's been asked before, has Beau had a TBD titer done thru NC State? Keeping your baby boy in my prayers. Where exactly should the test go and what exactly should we test for? Please be specific so I can pass it on to the vet. Robin, here's some more info. Phoenix had babesia when I adopted him, which is a TBD. I forgot to mention it and I'm sorry. His symptoms included limping, exhaustion, depression and listlessness. He couldn't even walk across the street without needing to take a long rest. He was treated with two shots of imidocarb two weeks apart and has been fine ever since. NC State info Please have Beau tested if he hasn't been already. Edited March 22, 2009 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh no! I'm so very sorry! I will continue to keep Beau in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I need a list of whcich TBDs, sometimes not everything is included. Do I just say FULL TBD? 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...
Ullaluv Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We send tick titers to Protatek Labs. They're in Chandler, AZ. Phone 480-545-8499. They do a lot of testing for Greys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I need a list of whcich TBDs, sometimes not everything is included. Do I just say FULL TBD? sure, i would. there are a whole mess of TBDs. the NC State website that I referred to seems to have all of the info you need. i know lots of dogs here on GT have had a variety of TBDs because greyhounds move around so much. I had difficulty getting Phene tested and diagnosed here because babesia isn't native to Ontario, nor are the brown ticks that carry it, but where we live now is completely irrelevant. We used Prototek labs in Arizona also. We were lucky as the little critters were visible in Phene's blood. Edited March 22, 2009 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobinM Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 "One thing to be aware of is that if your dog has been on antibiotics or prednazone in the past 6 months, the test can be masked by these drugs, giving a negative response. It's always best to wait 6 months to take a tick titer test to be sure the test returns a reliable response. " Beau is on 40mg of pred to address his severe IBD and can not come off of it, NOW WHAT??? 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...
BauersMom Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "One thing to be aware of is that if your dog has been on antibiotics or prednazone in the past 6 months, the test can be masked by these drugs, giving a negative response. It's always best to wait 6 months to take a tick titer test to be sure the test returns a reliable response. " Beau is on 40mg of pred to address his severe IBD and can not come off of it, NOW WHAT??? Honestly, if nothing comes from today's x-rays, I would go ahead and put him on doxy (assuming that pred + doxy is OK). Hugs. 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 lanielovesgreys Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh Beau. Here's hoping things get better quickly and the rest of your year is full of easy, calm, and happy. You and your poor pooches deserve no less. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greytluck Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 My heart goes out to your family. I hope you find some answers soon. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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