CaliforniaGreys Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Mary was taking her some home cooked food this afternoon. Dr Couto has also been in touch and will consult with the specialist who will see Jaynie on Monday. I don't know if you all realize, but in the middle of this Mary has been uploading the over 170 items into Alisha's auction software for the Miss Nellie Auction. That is a huge undertaking and had to be very difficult to focus on with this medical crisis going on. I didn't know that but it doesn't surprise me! 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...
Rickiesmom Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Just back from the clinic - it's an emergency clinic on the weekends so extremely busy. I had to wait 90 minutes to see Jaynie, and was then only allowed a few moments with her. (Though I got a few extra because it was time for her to go for a short walk.) I had a short conversation with a vet this AM who told me she's on Fentanyl for pain, and from her behaviour on the walk, I think it's working. She's also on ampicillin (sp?) but I don't know if that's speculative or they have found something - I won't be able to speak with a vet again til late tonight. She's very thin. I was also told in spite of the fluids she's still dehydrated - I guess if your kidneys aren't working you can pee out liquid at a very fast rate. I was told they were keeping track of that but I don't know how exactly - they aren't collecting her pee or anything like that. I took in some warm Basmati rice and some lean boiled meat balls, and was delighted that she wanted to eat - the meatballs especially. It was infuriating not to be able to stay because I wanted to see how much she would eat. Her name, breed and colours are taped to the rice and beef ziploc bags, so I hope she gets what they took from me. I also brought some dehydrated tripe and lung along as nice smelly temptations, but they don't want anything uncooked in the clinic, which in retrospect makes sense. More than anything I want it to be Monday, when she will see the internal med specialist and we can hopefully get to the bottom of this. Dr. Couto apparently knows him which is a good start. In the meantime, I am hoping a call tonight with the vet who admitted her yesterday will answer a couple of questions, and also update me on how her values are looking. I pray they are improving. Thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts, ideas and support. I am heartsick, they help me as well as Jaynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Just back from the clinic - it's an emergency clinic on the weekends so extremely busy. I had to wait 90 minutes to see Jaynie, and was then only allowed a few moments with her. (Though I got a few extra because it was time for her to go for a short walk.) I had a short conversation with a vet this AM who told me she's on Fentanyl for pain, and from her behaviour on the walk, I think it's working. She's also on ampicillin (sp?) but I don't know if that's speculative or they have found something - I won't be able to speak with a vet again til late tonight. She's very thin. I was also told in spite of the fluids she's still dehydrated - I guess if your kidneys aren't working you can pee out liquid at a very fast rate. I was told they were keeping track of that but I don't know how exactly - they aren't collecting her pee or anything like that. I took in some warm Basmati rice and some lean boiled meat balls, and was delighted that she wanted to eat - the meatballs especially. It was infuriating not to be able to stay because I wanted to see how much she would eat. Her name, breed and colours are taped to the rice and beef ziploc bags, so I hope she gets what they took from me. I also brought some dehydrated tripe and lung along as nice smelly temptations, but they don't want anything uncooked in the clinic, which in retrospect makes sense. More than anything I want it to be Monday, when she will see the internal med specialist and we can hopefully get to the bottom of this. Dr. Couto apparently knows him which is a good start. In the meantime, I am hoping a call tonight with the vet who admitted her yesterday will answer a couple of questions, and also update me on how her values are looking. I pray they are improving. Thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts, ideas and support. I am heartsick, they help me as well as Jaynie. Quote 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 dobiegrey Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Sending lots of hugs, loves and prayers in you and your girls direction!!! You are in my thoughts, please post tonight when you hear from the vet, I know I will be checking back to see an update and I know many many other greyhound moms and dads will be too! Love to Jaynie Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Energy11 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 At least she is interested in eating, which is a GOOD thing! They have to find out what happened, ... in the meantime, looks like she is in good hands! THAT is what matters. In ICU, they will make sure she eats, and does not get dehydrated. Lots of love, hugs and prayers from us here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Prayers for Jaynie....It's great she's got an appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's good that she's eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 to you. You are amazing lady. To continue with all the auction loading with everything going on. Many for your sweet Jaynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Keep eating, Jaynie! I sure wish I was competent enough to assist with the Miss Nellie preparations. You have so much on your plate, Mary. Sending more well wishes and am thinking of you guys constantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sending prayers for Jaynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I spoke briefly with Jaynie's overnight vet this AM, as well as her tech. They are continuing to push fluids at a pretty aggressive rate and she is tolerating this well. Tech felt she was becoming more responsive (though I don't know how much of that is the Fentanyl). She is not eating much when food is left with her; will eat a little if hand fed. Vet said this was not unusual in kidney cases because the dogs often felt a bit nauseous. They just took blood to check her values - should have the results back early this afternoon. I'm going to go down there early in the afternoon with fresh food and hopefully her bloodwork will be back by then as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I think Fentanyl can depress appetite too. It certainly didn't help Cora's when she was on it. for better blood values, a stable/improving day, and some answers 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...
Newgreymom Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Prayers Jaynie is better when you arrive this afternoon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I think Fentanyl can depress appetite too. It sure can, and like the vet said, kidney issue can do the same. Many prayers for a better day today and for comfort 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 PhillyPups Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Many for you and Jaynie today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I spoke briefly with Jaynie's overnight vet this AM, as well as her tech. They are continuing to push fluids at a pretty aggressive rate and she is tolerating this well. Tech felt she was becoming more responsive (though I don't know how much of that is the Fentanyl). She is not eating much when food is left with her; will eat a little if hand fed. Vet said this was not unusual in kidney cases because the dogs often felt a bit nauseous. They just took blood to check her values - should have the results back early this afternoon. I'm going to go down there early in the afternoon with fresh food and hopefully her bloodwork will be back by then as well. Is she on any antibiotics as well as the IV? Continued prayers for your girl. 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 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Is she on any antibiotics as well as the IV? Continued prayers for your girl. She's on ampicillin because of the possibility of lepto - we should get the lepto titer results Monday. Jaynie was vaccinated against lepto when she came to me, and was scheduled to get the booster early next week. (Which is unlikely now, in view of what's going on.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 When Goldie was in Acute Kidney Failure, she wouldn't eat. The ONLY thing she would eat was chicken liver, which, of course, was not a good idea for a kidney dog because of the protein. At that time, we gave her whatever she'd eat/had to. Hope the kidney numbers come back better today. The fluids are a GOOD thing, and will help her kidneys a lot. Love, hugs and prayers for Jaynie and for you, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Is she on any antibiotics as well as the IV? Continued prayers for your girl. She's on ampicillin because of the possibility of lepto - we should get the lepto titer results Monday. Jaynie was vaccinated against lepto when she came to me, and was scheduled to get the booster early next week. (Which is unlikely now, in view of what's going on.) From experience with lepto, remember the vaccine doesn't protect them against all Lepto. There's several different lepto's. When one of mine got lepto he also had a severe case of pancreatitis. Fluids are key. lots of prayers for your girl and for you. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sending thoughts to Jaynie, get better soon sweet girl! 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...
NevadasMom Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sending prayers... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You and your Jaynie are in my thoughts. Thanks so much for keeping us up to date. 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...
Guest BoogieDown Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 We are sending out hugs to you and Jaynie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 This visit was not encouraging. Jaynie was very lethargic when I got there. I didn't think she looked as good as she did yesterday. She lifted her head when she heard me speaking with the tech, and so I got down with her and spent some time cuddling with her and talking to her. She would only eat one or two small pieces of food. It made me so sad that when I finally was being given time with her, she wouldn't eat, whereas yesterday, when she was interested, I wasn't allowed to stay. Next visit I'll bring a few new things to see if a change will help. But the beef she wanted yesterday was of no interest today, and after one or two tiny pieces of boiled chicken liver today, that wouldn't do anymore either. No information on her labs as the vet was busy with emergencies - I am supposed to get a call by 8PM tonight. There was a sign on her cage to weigh her and measure her urine every 6h though I still don't understand that part, since I was allowed to take her for a short walk, and of course she peed. The one encouraging sign was that she really perked up on the walk. So for now we wait for the vet to call, and continue to count down to our appointment with the specialist tomorrow AM. I'll update again after the call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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