robinw Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) We visited the vet this evening. He commented about how much better she looks than she did during her last visit 1.5 weeks ago. He said that her posture is good, she looks sharp and bright and she is no longer walking funny (during her last visit, her rear legs were buckling, her back looked twisted and her expression was dull). She had her first laser therapy treatment this evening, so I'm hoping for good results. Her appetite is back and she is finally eating full portions of kibble, although I soak it in chicken broth so she remains hydrated. eta: the laser was applied over her buttocks and thighs, her back legs and her spine near her back legs. update 7:30pm. Tina, Loca and I just returned from the vet. Michele (the vet) took xrays of her heart, lungs, bladder, bowels and her spine, as well as her rear legs. There's no sign of any growths or tumours, which is good news. She has tons of gas in her bowels and bladder, I mean tons of it! her heart and lungs are clear. She has some arthritis and something else with her spine (can't remember what it's called; some fusing in the front and rear of her spine). she also thinks the she may still have an infection. the instability and loss of appetite are due to the laser; the first treatment i guess can be very painful, a bit like seeing a physiotherapist for an injury. Loca has another pain patch and some appetite stimulants. She is returning to the vet Monday to go over the results of the culture and to see if antibiotics are necessary. Michele is confident (99.9% sure) that her present discomfort is the result of the laser and that subsequent treatments will be much better. she also said that there's nothing wrong with her that can't be treated . whew!! i need a drink! thanks all for your patience and support. this wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't such an emotional roller coaster and i wasn't losing so much sleep, as i jump out of bed every time she moves. things will get better. Edited June 1, 2009 by robinw 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 Che_mar_Cody Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 That is greyt news!!! I"m so happy to hear positive news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Excellent news!!!! Let's keep it up Loca! Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good news! 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...
2hounds Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I am happy to hear good news! Give that crazy girl a kiss for me! 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I like good updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Great news Loca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hurrah !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Happy to hear this news! Keep it up, Loca! CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Great news Robin...sending our love to both Phene and Loca and for everyone...you must feel so relieved too Edited May 28, 2009 by greytpups 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 vahoundlover Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Wonderful news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Excellent!! 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...
duncan41 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Excellent! I love good news! Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 :yay Fantastic news - keep it up Loca :yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 That's great to hear Robin. Loca has been on my mind a lot lately. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Great news! 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 TurnerMiller01 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! LOCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOUR GOOD NEWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I like Good News! Hugs to Loca! She will be table dancing in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 That is VERY happy news! Good girl, Loca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 spoke too soon. she's stopped eating, is wobbly and almost fell over on phene. back to the vet after work. 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...
Batmom Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Oh no. Prayers. 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 jettcricket Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Happy to hear that your little girl is feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flint Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 spoke too soon. she's stopped eating, is wobbly and almost fell over on phene. back to the vet after work. Oh, no. Hoping it's just a minor set back. You and Loca will be in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 does anybody have any idea what might be going on? this is exhausting and frustrating and i feel like all i'm doing is making her miserable and uncomfortable. what should i do? 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 Che_mar_Cody Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 spoke too soon. she's stopped eating, is wobbly and almost fell over on phene. back to the vet after work. Oh, no. Hoping it's just a minor set back. You and Loca will be in my thoughts. ditto!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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