Guest poopsie1 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Stanley is better !!!! I'm working for the rest of the week 6-2:30 and when I came home he met me with his favorite stuffy, Fido (the size of a cocker spaniel). He insisted taking it outside which he hasn't done since Saturday. He ate all his boiled chicken, hamburg, and rice and even came into the kitchen to beg when the chicken was being cut up. Tonight I'm going to take him for a very short walk to get him a little exercise. My boy is on his way back!!!! Thanks again for all your good thoughts and wishes. I'm just so darn excited I could spit. Edited March 25, 2009 by poopsie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We'll be thinking of you and Stanley. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Prayers for Stanley. Please let us know what the vet has to say 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 BoogieDown Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Good thoughts are being sent out to you, Stanley. Let us know what the vet says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Prayers being sent to Stanley. Please keep us updated on his condition. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending prayers for Stanley.... 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...
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Guest SoulsMom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thinking of you and Stanley Please let me know if there is anything I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momofevie Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thinking good thoughts for Stanley. PS Love his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending prayers for Stanley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Stanley, get well soon!! My angel boy and your boy share the same Grand dad P's Sizzler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Prayers for Stanley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending positive thoughts! Cross my fingers it is just an upset tummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Oh Anne Marie! I'm so sorry Stanley is feeling ill. We will be holding you all in our thoughts. I hope it is just a tummy upset. Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending prayers for Stanley 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...
Burpdog Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Sending prayers and looking for an update! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poopsie1 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Stanley spent the night at the vet. We orginally left him so they could do an x-ray and some blood work to rule out bloat. The vet said he had what is called a splintered stomach which is usually caused by pain and his heart rate was elevated. When he called around 7 he said his stomach was in the normal position and his blood work was good so his feeling was it is just a tummy bug. I elected to let him stay overnight so they could get him on some medication and try a little food and also let him rest without Dan running around him. He also wanted to check him again this morning to make sure he's on the road to recovery. I have to call between 8:30 and 9 and should be able to pick him up after that. I got into work at 4 this morning so I could leave whenever and have the day to spend with him. I'm sure we'll both sleep through most of it . One thing the vet said did concern me. He said Stanley's spleen is very slightly swollen but is in a normal position. He has a greyhound and treats quite a few so he said he has seen that greyhounds have slightly larger spleens and he attributes this to the fact they take more blood in because they're runners. Anyone have any insight on this cuz now I'm freaking out again. I explained to the vet that Stanley's sister died in October from hemangio and I was concerned about the genetic link. He responded that he really did think it was just a bug but to watch him and, if he continued having problems, I might want to have an ultrasound or an echo. I don't know if I should be proactive and just have it done or if it's better to leave well enough alone. My co-workers are telling me I'm getting too paranoid but he's my baby and this just scares the crap out of me. Thanks everyone for all your well wishes and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Stanley spent the night at the vet. We orginally left him so they could do an x-ray and some blood work to rule out bloat. The vet said he had what is called a splintered stomach which is usually caused by pain and his heart rate was elevated. When he called around 7 he said his stomach was in the normal position and his blood work was good so his feeling was it is just a tummy bug. I elected to let him stay overnight so they could get him on some medication and try a little food and also let him rest without Dan running around him. He also wanted to check him again this morning to make sure he's on the road to recovery. I have to call between 8:30 and 9 and should be able to pick him up after that. I got into work at 4 this morning so I could leave whenever and have the day to spend with him. I'm sure we'll both sleep through most of it . One thing the vet said did concern me. He said Stanley's spleen is very slightly swollen but is in a normal position. He has a greyhound and treats quite a few so he said he has seen that greyhounds have slightly larger spleens and he attributes this to the fact they take more blood in because they're runners. Anyone have any insight on this cuz now I'm freaking out again. I explained to the vet that Stanley's sister died in October from hemangio and I was concerned about the genetic link. He responded that he really did think it was just a bug but to watch him and, if he continued having problems, I might want to have an ultrasound or an echo. I don't know if I should be proactive and just have it done or if it's better to leave well enough alone. My co-workers are telling me I'm getting too paranoid but he's my baby and this just scares the crap out of me. Thanks everyone for all your well wishes and prayers. Thanks for the update! I've been wondering about you and your boy. As for the ultrasound . . . if he's already there, and they have the means and you have the $$ why not go ahead and do it? I paid about $200 this past fall for an ultrasound and peace of mind. Let us know how he is this morning, I know how scary it can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Glad he is better! Do a tick panel Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I explained to the vet that Stanley's sister died in October from hemangio and I was concerned about the genetic link. He responded that he really did think it was just a bug but to watch him and, if he continued having problems, I might want to have an ultrasound or an echo. I don't know if I should be proactive and just have it done or if it's better to leave well enough alone. My co-workers are telling me I'm getting too paranoid but he's my baby and this just scares the crap out of me. Thanks everyone for all your well wishes and prayers. Anne Marie, I don't think you are being paranoid. I didn't want to leap to a *worst case* scenario too fast but Catwalk's hemangio was in my mind too when I saw Stanley's symptoms. I don't think there is a genetic link, but given what happened with Catwalk, an ultrasound might help rule it out and set your mind at rest. The tick panel is also a great idea. Please keep us updated. All our best wishes for Catwalk's big brother. I still miss my girl so badly. Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I am glad he is doing better!! If you can run the tests run them!! I would. I am the kind of person who can imagine the worst,worst case scenario (I am slowly working my way to insanity..) and I worry constantly... Run the tests for your peace of mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poopsie1 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Stanley came home from the vet yesterday afternoon. The vet has called it gastroenteritis and has put him on a bland diet for the next three days, introducing regular food back into his diet on Friday. He was pretty quiet yesterday but ate his hamburg and rice and went out in the yard to pee and poop. He did do one little bark and a short run to the fence to greet the neighbor dog and he did come and lie down by me when we were eating dinner but the rest of the time he just stayed on his bed. I asked the vet about having a tick panel done - he said a full panel was done in 2007 and everything was negative. He has had no more vomiting but his stools are still a little loose. Explained by the vet that the GE works its way backwards so the no vomiting is a good sign. He was given two injections of Celenia (I thought this was the spelling but can't find anything online, I'll have to look at the paperwork again) at the hospital. I didn't think it would be a good idea to walk him last night but will try for a short one tonight since the weather is supposed to be nice. I expected him to come home and be his usual perky, goofy self and am so nervous and disappointed that he's not doing better. My DH keeps telling me that this is why he's on a bland diet for three days but I'm just so scared there is something else going on. Please keep the prayers coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) Sending more prayers. Was a tick panel done or just a snap? Which tick diseases were checked for? What were the results? edited to add: you live in tick country and 2007 was two years ago...... Edited March 25, 2009 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poopsie1 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sending more prayers. Was a tick panel done or just a snap? Which tick diseases were checked for? What were the results? edited to add: you live in tick country and 2007 was two years ago...... I have to go back through my paperwork but he said a tick panel (and said Erlichia, Babesia, Lyme, RMSF). I do remember now that Stanley was checked as well as my DH because we had a lot of ticks on all of us in 2007. Last year, though, neither Stanley nor Dan had even one. I didn't walk them in the wooded area where I used to take Stanley. Would it be presumptuous of me to send an email to Dr. C and ask him about the spleen thing when it isn't an emergency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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