VinnieAndRexsMom Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 As of 4:30 p.m. today, x-rays say he has a prostate twice the size it should be, lungs, heart, bladder, and spine look good. Urine is boring. We are hoping for a prostate infection. He will be on bactrim for a month. Baytril was the other consideration, but vet was concerned about his stomach long term and felt bactrim was a better choice. I am also giving him metacam for a few days because he looks a bit uncomfortable. Reddy is 10 as of Aug. 15th and such a sweetheart. It all started last night with the dripping and stream. I have noticed more a sense of urgency in the last month and three night accidents b/c he couldn't wake m. He pees like a race horse. He has always "saved up" as we call it, but now he really has to go NOW. . He never pees after bedtime For the last year or so, Red doesn't go out to pee as often.... maybe two or three times a day. I really have to press him for a third or even fourth pee. We have had three accidents in the last month, night accidents, because I didn't hear him get up. He was never a middle of the night pee'er. When he ran out to the LR, Tess let him out. When he came in, we noticed the blankets were dripped all over. As he stood there, we watched a stream come out, and then lots of dripping. We peed him again. He took a nap, and when he got up, he started dripping again. We peed him yet another time. He laid on a bed and watched me sew belly bands, got up, no leaks, moved beds, got up for treats, and went to bed. No leaks, but he wasn't down as long those times, I don't think, as compared with the first time. So, now after scanning GT for Poise pads, belly bands, and diapers, we are set. He started all meds tonight. I am hoping it is just an infection. Tess will be home with him tomorrow to do extra potties and change him if necessary. I love this Red boy so much ... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 :grouphug I hope the meds work, poor boy! 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...
grey14me Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Tanya, sending healing thoughts for Red. Gosh, I know what you're going thru. Quote 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 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Love and good thoughts for Red! Hope this all clears up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending lots of caring thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 A shot of Convenia worked magic for both of my gyrls. (better than pills) I'm sorry you have to work thru this. Not fun. hugs for all, ~Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 You KNOW I'm sending you tons of hugs and smooches for Red and a ton of hugs for you too. I've met your boy and he is sure special! (Actually I've met a couple of your boys!) Tell Red his Aunt Annie said to get better quickly. Many prayers being said for him and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Poor Red, and poor you! Sending hugs and prayers of healing your way. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending lots of good healing thoughts for Red! :goodluck Poor boy Quote 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...
RileysLegacy Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh no, poor Red. I am thinking good thoughts and hoping that the meds fix the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Many prayers from here 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending prayers for Red. 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...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and healing white light to Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for all the prayers and healing thoughts. He's resting comfortably and I'm headed to bed. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 sending hugs hope you are able to figure this out Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hopefully the meds take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 so sorry for red and that you're going through this stress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending prayers from here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 sending prayers!!! :hope :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Red had a good night and woke up dry He is still dry today and has been asking to go out. Thankfully, Tess and Moose are home with him today. Thanks for all the prayers and good wshes Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Great news! Just Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 That is such good news, sounds like the meds are already working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliWest Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Tonya you cannot start a thread about your boy that says now it is red. My heart skipped a beat thinking that he was peeing blood. Now that I have read your post I know what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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