Trihounds Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Well, I have avoided posting in this forum I think because I'm trying to avoid the reality of Bumper's current condition. In his 6 months with us, this is his second bout of "something" causing inflammation around his spinal cord, which causes a neurolical disruption between his brain and hind end. As a result and as I think the swelling progressed over the last 2 weeks (since he has been in and out of regular vet), he was not able to walk or stand on Friday. An emergency MRI concluded everything was "normal". Huh? So, the likely causes are 1) autoimmune or 2) less likely, but some type of infection like meningitis. While Bump was under for the MRI, the neurologist did a spinal tap and we expect the results tomorrow. I guess they can deduce whether it is autoimmune or not based on the type of white blood cells in the spinal fluid. If there are a variety, I am told, it is likely autoimmune. I felt terrible for him on Friday morning as I wheeled him into the neurologist's on a gurney and he was shaking so much his teeth were chattering. I hated seeing him like that. He is at least a bit more comfortable and less nervous now but is still in a fair degree of pain. I am told he is able to walk with assistance and go to the bathroom on his own, though he needs some motivation to do so. If there is any white light left out there, given so many struggling houndies, our Bumper could sure use some. Here is a shot of him on a better day (night) while sleeping in DDs lower bunk while camping: Thanks for any well wishes you can send his way. Edited August 25, 2009 by BrucieDad Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 for Bumper. I hope they come up with a diagnosis and a treatment plan that has him home and happy soon. Quote 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...
Batmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Lots of good wishes and prayers. Such a handsome boy . 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...
MandysMom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for Bumper. 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 2greysinPA Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending Lots of prayers and White light for bumper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 for Bumper; hopefully you will get some answers, and he will soon be on his way to recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending many well wishes your way for Bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Good thoughts for Bumper from New Jersey. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest argolola Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I just put him on my prayer list. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 We're praying for Bumper's diagnosis, treatment and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending tons of prayers for your Bumper that he feels better and that you get an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 :hope Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Many prayers from Philly for sweet Bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fudge Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hoping Bumper will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending many prayers for your Bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UESBrindle Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Love, prayers and hugs for Bumper! He is surely handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Lots of prayers coming from NEPA for Bumper. :hope :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Prayers and white light coming for Bumper. I hope he is well soon. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sending prayers for Bumper! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 If there is any white light left out there, given so many struggling houndies, our Bumper could sure use some. There is always plenty to spare. You must be so worried. Please let us know how he makes out with his tests. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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