CaliforniaGreys Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Oh Mary, I wish the news was more encouraging. She must really just feel sick, and I know you're feeling sick over this. Although she perked up for her walk, that's a good sign More prayers!! Edited October 25, 2009 by cbudshome 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 October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Maybe part of her lethargy is being in a cage at the vets. While it is necessary, sometimes, that is part of it, especially based on her perking up on her walk with you. Sure hope she gets well soon. This is horrible for you both! Lots of love and prayers from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It is just so hard not knowing what it going on, I pray you get some answers soon! I agree with Energy11 maybe she is getting a little depressed from being at the vet, but tomorrow hopefully you will get some answers and she will start down that road to recovery and home! My PRAYERS are with you guys! Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I agree, I think part of it is being at the vet. They usually have a lot going on there, and it can be very stressful on the patients. And she probably isn't getting much rest either. Hang in there.....if it helps any my vet has said acute many times is due to an infection present in the kidneys. Many times it's correctable. Hoping that's the case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thinking positive healing thoughts. Hopefully her lethargy was just from the pain meds and from being in the kennel. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's the fentanyl patch--GH's just don't seem to do well with them--never saw a GH eat well with one on--why is she wearing one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's the fentanyl patch--GH's just don't seem to do well with them--never saw a GH eat well with one on--why is she wearing one?? I should have been clearer - she's receiving Fentanyl via her IV, there is no patch. In view of her kidneys, they told me that an opioid was a safe choice for pain management vs. other possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Mary, sending more prayers for you & Jaynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 No news yet? What time is it where you are? Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hang in there. I know how stressed you probably are feeling right now. Lets hope you get some answers tomorrow. Sending many prayers Jaynie's way. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 No news yet? What time is it where you are? Lou Nothing yet. I think there may be a shift change at 8, so with luck, if she was too busy to call beforehand, I may hear once she's handed off. I guess worst case I'll learn more tomorrow when I speak with the specialist, but I was so hoping to hear her values were improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is she in pain because of the kidney issue?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is she in pain because of the kidney issue?? Yes, poor lamb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 For good news tonight or tomorrow. This little girl needs to get home! 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...
HopeForHounds Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) For good news tonight or tomorrow. This little girl needs to get home! Seriously! Did you tell her she's getting a new necklace yet? Genuine fake diamonds cheer me up everytime. Edited October 26, 2009 by foxysmom Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Seriously! Did you tell her she's getting a new necklace yet? Genuine fake diamonds cheer me up everytime. We had a long, if one-sided conversation during which that and many things were promised. Believe me, I am counting on the Fentanyl to dull her memory or I am in big trouble. And nothing would please me more right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Believe me, I am counting on the Fentanyl to dull her memory or I am in big trouble. This totally cracked me up. I really hope you get some news tonight. I hope even more that she's feeling better by tomorrow. 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...
greysmom Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 If she doesn't really need to be at the e-vet for special monitoring (or because you're not at home during the day) I would try and persuade them to let her come home with you after her exam tomorrow. They just don't do well in that environment and get even more depressed than from being sick. We'll be thinking about you and hoping for good news tomarrow. greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Seriously! Did you tell her she's getting a new necklace yet? Genuine fake diamonds cheer me up everytime. We had a long, if one-sided conversation during which that and many things were promised. Believe me, I am counting on the Fentanyl to dull her memory or I am in big trouble. And nothing would please me more right now! And just so you know, I've written this all down and will make sure Jaynie knows when she gets home! 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...
seeh2o Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Claudia's made a list and Jaynie will be checking it twice! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 If she doesn't really need to be at the e-vet for special monitoring (or because you're not at home during the day) I would try and persuade them to let her come home with you after her exam tomorrow. They just don't do well in that environment and get even more depressed than from being sick. We'll be thinking about you and hoping for good news tomarrow. greysmom I am with you all the way - nothing would make me happier than to have my girl at home. Unfortunately she's critical, and really needs the IV fluids, meds, monitoring and ongoing bloodwork being done to pull her through this. All her bedding is washed and waiting for her homecoming - it will be the occasion of great celebration. But we won't know when or how until (hopefully) tomorrow when we see the specialist. I am praying he can sort through this, figure out the cause, and get Jaynie on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Claudia's made a list and Jaynie will be checking it twice! Yup, cuz Jaynie WILL get well, she WILL come home and she WILL have those diamonds 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...
Houndtime Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I am just catching up to this now. I hope she is feeling well soon and one the road to recovery. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Finally talked to a vet. Jaynie's values aren't really improving and her platelets are down to 38 (normal range is 170 - 400). They are going to start her on Doxy speculatively. The basic tick panel is negative but it doesn't test for everything. On the platelets, he acknowledged it was a big drop from the already low 64 on Friday, but is not considering a transfusion at this time. The net of a much longer conversation, is that the ER vet doesn't want to do too much more, given that Jaynie has an appointment tomorrow AM with an internal med specialist - he is deferring to the specialist. More than ever, tomorrow morning can't get here fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Please let there be something to do for this sweet girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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