2hounds Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Sounds like she is in great hands, I hope you have an answer and she feels better soon! 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...
RobinM Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Mary- after reading post # 115- I feel so much better as I am sure you are. There are a lot of people pulling for your sweet girl. This must be making you totally crazy- I can relate. She will get through this. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I am feeling much better. Jaynie is not out of danger, but she is finally in the hands of someone I trust to pull her through if anyone can. No evening update from the clinic yet. Rickie has his final post-surgery re-check tomorrow at 12:15, so if not before, I will ask for an update while there in person. Thank you all for your support. It means more than I can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I take it you didn't hear anymore tonight, since the specialist is closed by now, she is still at the emergency vet hospital right? They are connected, the er vet and specialists? That is how it is down here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm glad you're feeling better, and like Robin said, there are many pulling for Jaynie. You know you're both constantly in my thoughts and my prayers 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 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I take it you didn't hear anymore tonight, since the specialist is closed by now, she is still at the emergency vet hospital right? They are connected, the er vet and specialists? That is how it is down here too. Exactly. It is a single facility but the staff that "owns" your dog depends on whether you are an ER case or a specialist case. Jaynie's ownership has now been moved to the specialist's staff, though I believe off-hours there is resource sharing. However, the specialist is now in charge of care instructions, which is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Mary, I just saw this. What a roller coaster ride!! I'm so glad that you've found a specialist that has earned your confidence. You and Jaynie (and Vikas, of course) are in my thoughts. Hoping for a positive update soon. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wishing Miss Jaynie a very peaceful, restful and healing night! You try to get some rest! You have MANY of us with you! Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Mary, Keeping you and Jaynie in our thoughts and prayers. It does sound like progress is happening. It is so hard. I find it ironic that you are doing the work on the auction to help Dr.Cuoto, who know the vet that is doing the work on Jaynie. I feel a coincidence of this magnitude is nothing more than a miracle when GoD is so busy elsewhere He doesn't have time to stop and take a bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm just catching up on today's posts, what a relief that she is in good hands that you trust. Fingers, toes and paws crossed for the best possible outcome...and soon. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thinking of Jaynie this am 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 dobiegrey Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thinking of Jaynie this am Me too! Lots of hugs and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thinking of Jaynie this am Thinking of her too, and you, Mary! Hope the little princess is feeling better today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Wow, just reading through this thread. It sounds like she is in good hands now and it must be a relief and a comfort to have faith in the person caring for her. I hope she continues to improve and that you will get the answers you need. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just catching up with all that has happened with Jaynie. It sounds like she is in the best possible care. Okay Jaynie, it's time to turn the corner and start healing sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I am so happy to hear that Jaynie is now in the care of the specialist...and has shown some improvement. Continuing to send prayers for her recovery and supportive thoughts to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 continuing to send prayers!!!! :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...
NevadasMom Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just sending hugs for you both.... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Spoke with Dr. Norris (internal med specialist). What they have so far is this: - ultrasound yesterday showed fluid in the abdomen which they sampled; it wasn't septic and today has largely resolved; he thinks it was probably fluid from the kidney therapy - the kidney cortex looked bright on the ultrasound, and enlarged; the spleen was also enlarged; this can be due to infection, scar tissue, a tumour... - the spleen is part of the lymph system so that it is enlarged is consistent with a systemic infection - the platelets are at 40; not materially better than they were and the pathologist at the lab confirmed the samples were valid He said the kidney values continue to improve. He's waiting for the lepto titer, and is going to take another sample for TBD testing which he will send to North Carolina. We are already treating for Ehrlichia. He doesn't want to add treatment for Babesia speculatively - want's the results back from NC. He's also running a test to check the protein in her urine. Results of urine culture are not back yet. Also doing a coagulation panel for bleeding disorders. He feels he's doing all possible non-invasive tests, and in the meantime continuing treatment. Although the samples would provide good diagnostic info, he's not keen to do a kidney / spleen biopsy "on a dog in renal failure with low platelets". His gut feel is that whatever is going on was smoldering before the spay, and also has in mind that first anaesthetic reaction after the dental, and that it is unusual for a young dog with good values going in to have a bad anaesthesia reaction. My sense is that he thinks in retrospect that might have been a sign of things to come. I asked about timeline. He said they will continue to treat her kidney issues until the values plateau. And for the rest, he hopes the tests and treatments they may lead to will help her. I asked about the causes of low platelets - he said it can be a bone marrow problem (not producing enough), consumptive (body consuming too many) or an immune disease. He wonders about the marrow because her WBC was also low. He mentioned a bone biopsy, but I think that's a possibility for later. Apparently the most common cause is auto-immune. So we wait for all the remaining results to come back, and pray there is an answer. If not, then he said we need to discuss "what's best for Jaynie and for you". So for now I am doing the only practical thing I can for her, which is to continue to bring her food (anything, they just want her to eat) and visit and tell her I love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Sending hugs and ongoing prayers. 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 October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Bringing her food, visiting her, and telling her, you love her, is the BEST therapy YOU can give her, for sure. This vet's assumption of "something smouldering" before the spay, makes sense. TBDs, do and can do this for sure. The trauma/anesthesia from the spay coudl have set of something living dormant. I hope the tests get back soon, so once he knows what he is dealing with, he can treat. Love, hugs and prayers for Jaynie, you, and the vet treating her! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Newgreymom Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Is she still on Doxycyline?? I would definteley continue with the doxy...As I said in a previous post, Daisy had pretty much all the same symptoms and when we started her on Doxy, she turned the corner. It was amazing...Forgot to add, if it wasn't for Burpdog (Diane) telling me to push the Vet into the doxy treatment, I think Daisy would not have made it.... Edited October 27, 2009 by Newgreymom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rickiesmom Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Is she still on Doxycyline?? I would definteley continue with the doxy...As I said in a previous post, Daisy had pretty much all the same symptoms and when we started her on Doxy, she turned the corner. It was amazing... Yes she is. What they didn't want to add speculatively was the drug for Babesia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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