krissn333 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh Denise I'm so glad to hear he's making a turnaround. I went through nursing my big guy Sutra back to health after his pancreatitis was left untreated by his former owner and he spent a week or so at the vet and almost died The big main thing is LOW FAT for a diet. Sutra had lost so much weight (he weighed 47 lbs when I got him, he should be between 65 and 70) and he didn't want to eat so we had to get creative with his diet. Today he eats Solid Gold Wolf King as it's low in fat but has good protein and calories. Feel free to PM me... Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm keeping Warlock in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Yay!! Good boy Warlock on scaring the school bus today... Good job... continued prayers to feel better... and Get Well. Sending up more prayers and healing white light from PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Aww, great job scaring the school bus today, Warlock! I've got him (and you) in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Many healing and positive thoughts being sent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Warlock is with the local vet now receiving his meds and IV fluids. His prognosis isn't good unless we can figure out what's going on. He has the UTI we've been dealing with and now his pancreas, plus high blood pressure. Today the vet said he doesn't know what to do anymore for Warlock because he has multiple organ involvement. I've contacted OSU for a consult, but unfortunately Dr. Couto is out until the 6th. I just emailed all Warlock's test results and vet records hoping someone up there will have some suggestions on how to proceed. If Warlock would just give me some indication he's had enough, I'd know what to do. This morning he scared the bus away, enjoyed laying on the porch in the sunshine, trotted around the yard a couple times and did his normal yard patrol. He's weak but he still wants to do his normal routine, and he held himself up proudly while he did it. I told the vet this morning, he's not ready to go yet...at least not today. Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Is there an internist available where you are? They're more comfortable with complicated situations than regular vets are. Much love to Warlock! And you too, wonderful mom. Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 When Sutra's pancreatitis just wouldn't go away, we put him on Zithromax to knock it out. Don't know if what Warlock is dealing with is that simple, but I hope you can figure out what's going on and that he'll feel better soon! Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Continued prayers to you and Warlock! So glad he enjoyed the sunshine on the porch and his normal dog patrol in the yard. No it does not sound like he is ready to leave you thank DOG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I hope Warlock feels better soon. I know how frustrating it must be not to be able to get a diagnosis. Here is a dumb question for you... If the vets suspect Cushings, but the test results don't support it, can he still begin treatment or would that be harmful? Could he have Diabetes and Cushings together? Sometimes that makes diagnosis more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I hope Warlock feels better soon. I know how frustrating it must be not to be able to get a diagnosis. Here is a dumb question for you... If the vets suspect Cushings, but the test results don't support it, can he still begin treatment or would that be harmful? Could he have Diabetes and Cushings together? Sometimes that makes diagnosis more difficult. All the vets are reluctant to start treatment for Cushings because it has the potential to be harmful. When I sent everything to OSU from 5 vets...every one of them mentioned Cushings in their reports, even the vet who did the ultrasounds. The vets think he has it, but the tests don't support it. I believe he has it and have to follow the recommendations of the vets. The endocrinologist did say he could have it, but still test negative. This episode with Warlock's pancreas is also another thing that goes along with Cushings. It's so frustrating, but hopefully he'll hang in there until we figure out what's going on. Right now we can only treat his symptoms and keep him comfortable. Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I know what you mean about frustrating. No one knows what my Curfew has, and it is scary sometimes. He isn't as sick as your Warlock, but, ... the other night, he had nausea, and panting ... last night, he was fine. I just wish I knew. It is a day by day thing here. With your guy, It really does sound like you might want to start the treatment for Cushings if all five vets, including OSU think that is what it is. Good luck, and lots of love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahsBlackPack Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh man Denise! I just saw this about Warlock now! The Black Pack and I are sending hugs and healing thoughts his way! Sarah, mom to Stella and Winston . And to Prince, Katie Z, Malone, Brooke, Freddie, Angel and Fast who are all waiting at the Bridge!www.gpawisconsin.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Just seeing this.......sending healing thoughts your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 What a year for you Denise. Continued prayers for Warlock. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Prayers for Warlock and for you. Hoping very hard that a diagnosis is found so treatment can be determined !! Keep scaring that schollbus away, Warlock !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Sending prayers for Warlock and hoping your vets can figure out what is wrong. That school bus needs you Warlock! 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...
MerlinsMum Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh no, just seeing this! Sending lots and LOTS of good thoughts for Warlock. :goodluckl Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 It is very possible he has Cushing's. My neighbor's Frenchie had it for a maybe a year before they figured out what was going on. Lots of tests, specialists and vet visits. He finally ended up at a vet school to diagnose it. And then the battle to figure out exactly what meds would work for him, and she ended up getting it shipped from the UK as it wasn't available here. She almost lost him a few times and the poor boy was pretty miserable for a long time. Hang in there sweetie, I'm sure someone at OSU will contact you soon even if Dr Couto is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 more hoping someone can figure out what's going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Sending Lots more Prayers.... Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I am just seeing this, Denise. You and Warlock are in my prayers. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CindiLuvsGreys Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I just wanted to add my prayers. I know how hard it is when you don't know what's going on and they can't tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Denise & Warlock we are just sending more prayers and hugs. waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Here is a dumb question for you... If the vets suspect Cushings, but the test results don't support it, can he still begin treatment or would that be harmful? Treating for Cushings when in fact it isin't Cushings, would throw Warlock into an Addisonian crisis, something you do not want to happen. I have never heard of Cushings affecting the pancreas. Poor guy, I so hope they can figure out what is going on with him Edited September 29, 2009 by cbudshome 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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