Graciehound Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I don't post often, but have learned so much from others' posts over the last few years. I know that Greytalk has members from all over the world, so I am hoping to get many prayers for my girl tonight. My heart girl is at the Emergency Vet right now and has been there since about 11 PM. I need prayers and white light from everyone. Gracie had yet another episode this evening starting around 10 PM. By 10:20 it hadn't resolved, so I was getting concerned. (Both of her previous episodes lasted 5-10 minutes.) By 10:40 she was seizing. I was calling neighbors and friends to get someone to stay with Travis. Matt is at work. I got her to the vet by 11:10ish. She seized the whole way there. Her body temp was up at 106 - extremely high. They were able to stop her seizure, get fluids in to her at the fastest rate possible, and were wetting her down with wet blankets to bring down her temp. We started a plasma transfusion, as the vet is concerned she might develop DIC (Disseminated intravascular coagulation) from her extended high fever. Even though her temp is down and she is no longer seizing, she is not out of the woods. If she develops DIC, she most likely will not make it. If she makes it without developing DIC, the vet suspects a tumor of some sort that is causing the seizure. Please say a prayer for my Gracie. My heart is breaking right now. I'm not ready to say goodbye to her. Quote Lisa, Matt, Travis, and Kathryn Furkids: Gracie (Styled Princess) and felines Tilly and Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How awful! I am so sorry. Many many prayers for you and Gracie. Come on Gracie girl, get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sending white light and healing thoughts for your Gracie. :hope :hope Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graciehound Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Not good - just got off the phone with the vet. She just had another gran mal seizure which was harder for them to stop this time. They had to actually induce her to stop the seizure. Waiting about 10 minutes for the blood work. Some early indications that she might be going in to DIC. Dear God, she can't die! Quote Lisa, Matt, Travis, and Kathryn Furkids: Gracie (Styled Princess) and felines Tilly and Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm sorry. I hope she stabilizes. She's at the right place and in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sending prayers for recovery for Gracie and comfort for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sending many prayers for Gracie. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Tons of Prayers and white Light for Gracie and for Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sending more prayers and caring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Prayers for Gracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Prayers for you and Gracie, and gentle hugs. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You and Gracie will be in my thoughts today. Sending healing thoughts from Iowa for her, comforting thoughts to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Many :hopoe for Gracie and to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolady Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Praying for you and Gracie. Quote Alice (missing 12/7/05), Wonder and Ben And our beloved Bridge Kids... Inky, Maui, Murphy, Ragamuffin, Della and Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Just seeing this and sending heartfelt prayers for your Gracie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You and Gracie will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is so hard to be waiting for news. Hoping you hear of an improvement and that Gracie's condition has been stabilized. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graciehound Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 6 AM update - No more seizures since around 2. Her 2 AM bloodwork showed her PT and PTT clotting times were slightly elevated, meaning we might be heading to DIC. Her RBC and platelets were normal. They've started her on several other medications. At 6 her clotting times were both normal. RBC are stable and glucose is back in the okay range. Her temp is still ever so slightly elevated. Her next dose of phenobarbital is scheduled for 8:30. They are giving her increased doses via injection to hopefully ward off any more seizures. She's not out of the woods yet. If she pulls through this, we still have to find what is causing the seizures. Quote Lisa, Matt, Travis, and Kathryn Furkids: Gracie (Styled Princess) and felines Tilly and Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 That's a promising update at 6:00 am. Fingers crossed here that she continues to improve. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Sending many prayers that Gracie continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 you're both in my thoughts 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...
retiredracers Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Good thoughts for Gracie Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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