Guest ZBippy Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I thought I would post an update on Sterling for the kind people who have given me so much advice and good thoughts over the past several months. Well, my update is good news--Sterling has Lyme disease! Ha! Who would have thought I'd be so happy to find that out? I am just thrilled to know what is wrong with him. I can't remember if I've posted since the first week in December so I'll start there. At that point, his back end wasn't working properly and he wasn't eating. We took him off the amoxicillin and put him on metronidazole and batryl (sp?) while waiting for blood test results. The thought was that he was having some sort of reaction to the amoxicillin itself. Within 36 hours, he was doing better (eating and could walk across wood floor fairly well.) Within a few days, his walking was perfectly fine. He has been putting weight back on (he had gone from 72 to 68 and then down to 61, weighed in at 66 after 2.5 weeks, and I think he's gained another couple of pounds since then.) I've just been adding either canned food or dinner leftovers to his meals to keep him eating and gaining weight and that is working really well. So we did a full tick panel and he came up as having Lyme. My aunt said that it just barely registered but between his symptoms and the test results, we are treating it as Lyme. So he is now on a month of doxycycline, which will hopefully knock it out. He hasn't had any side effects from the doxy so I'm happy about that. Thanks to everybody who has helped me through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This is deffinitly some good News and it looks like , you have a Plan to tackle this.Gentle Hugs and some Prayers for Sterling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm glad you have some answers. Sending prayers for a rapid recovery for Sterling. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 This is really good news! More prayers are coming for Sterling's complete recovery. I'm so glad he's finally putting some weight back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sterling, that certainly is good news. OK now just keep putting some weight on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 At least you KNOW what is going on, and that it can be treated. Good Luck and lots of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TexasGreytMom Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Great news that it's manageable and Sterling is happy and eating well. MMMMM - table scraps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Greyt update. Sterling -- have fun adding the rest of that weight back on. 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...
Guest eaglflyt Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I thought I would post an update on Sterling for the kind people who have given me so much advice and good thoughts over the past several months. Well, my update is good news--Sterling has Lyme disease! Ha! Who would have thought I'd be so happy to find that out? I am just thrilled to know what is wrong with him. I can't remember if I've posted since the first week in December so I'll start there. At that point, his back end wasn't working properly and he wasn't eating. We took him off the amoxicillin and put him on metronidazole and batryl (sp?) while waiting for blood test results. The thought was that he was having some sort of reaction to the amoxicillin itself. Within 36 hours, he was doing better (eating and could walk across wood floor fairly well.) Within a few days, his walking was perfectly fine. He has been putting weight back on (he had gone from 72 to 68 and then down to 61, weighed in at 66 after 2.5 weeks, and I think he's gained another couple of pounds since then.) I've just been adding either canned food or dinner leftovers to his meals to keep him eating and gaining weight and that is working really well. So we did a full tick panel and he came up as having Lyme. My aunt said that it just barely registered but between his symptoms and the test results, we are treating it as Lyme. So he is now on a month of doxycycline, which will hopefully knock it out. He hasn't had any side effects from the doxy so I'm happy about that. Thanks to everybody who has helped me through this! I'm so happy that you have a diagnosis and that treatment is underway!!! Hugs to Sterling. I hope his treatment is successful and he's feeling great soon. I might also suggest that you join the Tick-L list. They have tons of experience and are very helpful, too. Many vets are on the list, also, that specialize in TBDs, and many owners of dogs that have had TBD's, too. You can also search the archives which are filled with information. One more thing, I hope a full tick panel was done. So many times a dog often has more than one TBD simultaneously. Very best wishes, Shelly in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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