Prayers And Good Thoughts For A Best Friend's Grey

[Guest Energy11]

Hi All!

 

My best friend "whose a guy," Glenn, has a sick boy, Raymond. He has had diarrhea and GI symptoms going on two weeks. The vet I used to work for is treating his for enteritis, and the x-rays were clear, except for an "enlarged spleen," ... as we know GHs have larger spleens.

 

Raymond is on Flagyl and ID prescription canned diet. Today, he has stopped eating, and Glenn thinks he is dehydrated. He is going to the store to get some Gatorade to put in the water, and some low sodium chicken brooth, so he can give, in small intervals, as well. Raymond won't eat yogert.

 

Some of you might know Glenn and Raymond. Glenn is the one who has the black and white GH puppy who was at Sandy Paws both this and last years, and Mt.Hounds this year. Raymond is head-turner, with his blue fawn coat and bright almond eyes!

 

Glenn lost his Monica, only 6, two years ago, to heart disease, and he is really can't be going through this again. Please start praying for them, because they could use the "power of Greytalk!"

 

I love this man like he as my brother, and don't know what he'd do if he lost Raymond, only 7.

 

I have suggested he get an ultrasound on Monday. SOMETHING is being missed!

 

Thanks again for everything! Love and Hugs, Dee and The Five

[CaliforniaGreys]

Lots of prayers from here Dee, please keep us posted

[crazygang]

Sending positive healing thoughts for Raymond....

[Rickiesmom]

Prayers they find whatever is wrong with Raymond, and that it's easily fixed.

[Guest Energy11]

Lots of prayers from here Dee, please keep us posted

Will do, Claudia!

 

When Glenn lost Monica, he called me EVERYDAY for six weeks. Glenn is a VERY dedicated GH Dad. His greys sleep with him. His wife, whom I also love, has four Iggys. Glenn sleeps with HIS greys, and she, with HER Iggys :-) I don't think there is a bigger-hearted or more caring man, than my friend, Glenn. I PRAY on bended knees that this is something simple. Dr. B, my former vet/employer, reviewed the x-rays again yesterday, and is calling it enteritis, but MY gut, is ... something else is being missed. Fecal is clear, bloodwork, normal.

 

Thanks for caring, and I will keep everyone posted! Love, Dee

[TheFullHouse]

Lots of prayers for Raymond here. If he can get some Nutritional Yeast and get a little down Raymond, it might improve his appetite. It sure helped Emmy when she wasn't eating.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Dee, if it is in fact enteritis, are oral fluids going to be enough to hydrate?

[Guest greyhound1]

:hope

[Guest Energy11]

Dee, if it is in fact enteritis, are oral fluids going to be enough to hydrate?

No, I doubt it. I was thinking he needs sub-q fluids. OF course, I have them here, but that doesn't help now. I will see what Glenn reports later on, and if there is no improvement, I will suggest the E-vet for fluids.

[CaliforniaGreys]

Dee, Judy's suggestion for the Nutritional Yeast is a great one. It really helped Misty too

[Guest Energy11]

Dee, Judy's suggestion for the Nutritional Yeast is a great one. It really helped Misty too

I will mention it to Glenn when he calls later on. Thanks! Will keep you posted

[Guest kydie]

healing white light from western Pa

[Guest GreenGreys]

Prayers and positive thoughts for Glenn and his Raymond.

[Trihounds]

Thoughts and prayers are coming their way!

[Guest eaglflyt]

Prayers for Raymond are being sent from Oklahoma.

 

Shelly in OK

[Batmom]

as we know GHs have larger spleens.

 

I don't believe spleen size in greyhounds is out of proportion to their relative size as dogs, so that is something to watch carefully.

[Guest Energy11]

as we know GHs have larger spleens.

 

I don't believe spleen size in greyhounds is out of proportion to their relative size as dogs, so that is something to watch carefully.

I do agree there, but Dr. B, my former vet/employer, is GH savvy. I trust him. I hope it all works out for Raymond!

[nyGreys]

Sending Prayers.

[Remolacha]

[MandysMom]

Sending prayers.

[Guest Energy11]

RAYMOND UPDATE!

 

 

Hi All! So far, your prayers and good thoughts are working! Thank you!

 

Glenn and his wife got some Pedilyte yesterday, and are mixing it 50/50 with water. They are also mixing the ID prescription food with low sodium chicken broth in a puree, and he is eating that. So far, he keeping things down, and the stool is semi-formed.

 

They will be bringing him into see Dr. B. tomorrow for an eval and some fluids. Dr. B and I have been emailing about this, and he thinks Raymond is dehydrated too, from this whole ordeal!

 

Let's hope it is something as simple as the enteritis and dehydration. Will keep everyone posted, and please continue to keep Raymond in your thoughts. D

Edited August 16, 2009 by Energy11

[CaliforniaGreys]

Thanks for the update Dee, I've been thinking about this boy. Good to hear that he's eating and more important, drinking, but fluids are a good idea. And I know you already know that

[Guest kydie]

Thanks, been wondering about this poor pup!

[Guest K9Cookies]

Glad to hear that things are getting a little better. We'll still be thinking about them.

[Guest 3greysinPA]

Glad to hear things are a little better... but still sending many prayers from Eastern PA and praying for a full recovery soon.