Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Lots of prayers from here Dee, please keep us posted 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...
crazygang Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Sending positive healing thoughts for Raymond.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Prayers they find whatever is wrong with Raymond, and that it's easily fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Dee, if it is in fact enteritis, are oral fluids going to be enough to hydrate? 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...
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Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Dee, Judy's suggestion for the Nutritional Yeast is a great one. It really helped Misty too 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 Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 healing white light from western Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreenGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Prayers and positive thoughts for Glenn and his Raymond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thoughts and prayers are coming their way! 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 eaglflyt Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Prayers for Raymond are being sent from Oklahoma. Shelly in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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. 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Sending Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MandysMom Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Sending prayers. 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 Energy11 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 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 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 kydie Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks, been wondering about this poor pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Glad to hear that things are getting a little better. We'll still be thinking about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Glad to hear things are a little better... but still sending many prayers from Eastern PA and praying for a full recovery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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