Rickiesmom Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Jaynie has been home for one week today! She's doing so well, eating like a champ, active, and as those who read training and behaviour will know, getting into everything on the ground, the most notable "thing" being a dead robin . Yesterday she had a recheck appointment with Dr. Norris (here is the old thread for anyone not familiar with Jaynie's story). He just called and the news is really good on the whole: - NC State tick titer results are back - she's positive for bartonella babesia canis - we will not treat now as Jaynie is asymptomatic, and retest after she is off all meds (more info in post 9). - Urine and vaginal cultures both negative - Dr Norris asked if there was still blood showing up in her urine - I haven't been collecting it so I don't know - will change her bedding back to the off-white throws, and see if any staining appears. In the meantime she's been on amoxycillin which hopefully cleared up anything that isn't showing on the cultures. - Latest lepto titer results won't be in for another day or two, so that is pending; now, onto the great news - the bloodwork: - Her creatinine has gone down to 196! Still above the top end of normal (141) but a huge improvement over the last reading of 250. BUN is 3.9, down from 6.3! I didn't ask about eveything, but he did say it was all looking good. I'll see if my regular clinic has a copy of the report, and if yes will have it e-mailed so I can have a look. - The only disappointment was the urinalysis - her kidney's are not concentrating her urine too well - her value was 10.10 and the range is 10.01 to 10.5. This was on a first-catch sample. Pending the newest lepto test results, the plan is to have her go back in about a month to repeat the blood, urine and TBD titer tests. In spite of all she is eating, her weight is up by less than one pound. A problem I'd be happy to have, but wish she didn't. Our regular clinic is fairly close, so I'll take her up there for weekly weigh-ins, pending our next recheck at the specialty clinic. (She lost 11 pounds while sick.) In the meantime, she will stay on the prescription diet (along with her much enjoyed buttery one-egg omelet that she receives as a treat through the day). I am thrilled with her bloodwork, concerned about her specific gravity. Everything else seems to be under control now, pending the lepto titer. So many of you shared our recent journey, I know you will be pleased as well. Thank you again so much for helping us through that very scary and sometimes dark time. Edited November 11, 2009 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 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...
Newgreymom Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 So glad to hear the wonderful news...I've been checking for an update. Please make sure they keep her on the Doxy for 8 weeks. Diane (Burpdog) is the one who told us to keep Daisy on it for that length and she never relapsed. Keep us posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Great news! Sounds like they are finally getting to the bottom of everything, and are on top of it. We are very very happy for you two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 great update! not 100%, but massive improvement, and sounds like what's left can be worked on. (mmm buttery omelet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 YIppee! Hug & kisses to Her Sweetness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 It is so nice to read the good news. 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...
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Rickiesmom Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Thank you for the good wishes - I am so pleased about her bloodwork and hope the lower creatinine is a trend that will continue. Hopefully the SG will be better next time. Correction: NOT bartonella canis but babesia canis. So the doxy will be allowed to end later this week. Dr. Norris is inclined not to treat for the babesia now, since Jaynie has no symptoms, and since, while she is positive, it's a fairly low positive and the lab agreed it was borderline with an indication of exposure vs. infection. After all she's been through, it seems prudent not to add anything to the mix right now. We will retest once she is off all meds, probably at the same time as we do the rest, in about one month. He said a babesia flare-up would explain almost everything she went through. So I'm off to read everything I can about this disease. Edited November 10, 2009 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Great news......continued well wishes Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I am so happy to hear your baby is doing well, thank you for the updates! Other than the bills I feel like we all share this dog with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Energy11 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thank you for the good wishes - I am so pleased about her bloodwork and hope the lower creatinine is a trend that will continue. Hopefully the SG will be better next time. Correction: NOT bartonella canis but babesia canis. So the doxy will be allowed to end later this week. Dr. Norris is inclined not to treat for the babesia now, since Jaynie has no symptoms, and since, while she is positive, it's a fairly low positive and the lab agreed it was borderline with an indication of exposure vs. infection. After all she's been through, it seems prudent not to add anything to the mix right now. We will retest once she is off all meds, probably at the same time as we do the rest, in about one month. He said a babesia flare-up would explain almost everything she went through. So I'm off to read everything I can about this disease. I have three with low positive Babesia titers. Their PCRs show the disease is not active. But, as you found out, many things can cause a flare up. Info on Babesia Canis from the experts at Protatek Reference Labs. They tested all of mine. http://www.greyhoundlist.org/babesia_infosheet.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 YaY!! That is good news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 This is the best news!!! 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...
greysmom Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yeah Jaynie!! Fabulous! 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...
Rickiesmom Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 I am so happy to hear your baby is doing well, thank you for the updates! ...I feel like we all share this dog with you! I do too, and am so grateful for the GT family that surrounded us with love and prayers when we needed them so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 SO SO GLAD to read that she is doing better! Keep it up Jaynie!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Wow- this is really super news. What a ride! 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sending extra good wishes to Jaynie to enjoy along with her omelets. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Excellent news Mary!! Jaynie seems to be thriving being back in her loving home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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