milosdriver Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 So, we left our sweet boy at the ER vet hospital last night, after a long day of bloody diarrhea (which was really, only blood) and vomiting. His blood work shows a white blood cell count of around 2. As I understand it, greyhounds have a lower WBC than other dogs, but that's below the healthy level for them, even. The vet's concern is that he has a gastrointestinal infection of some sort but that his body's not fighting it. She's put him on IV fluids, IV famotidine and two IV antibiotics (gram pos and gram neg). The vet tech called at 6:30 a.m to tell us about his night. He hadn't thrown up or excreted blood since we brought him in last night. He rested all right. They wanted to offer him some food, but didn't have anything lamb based (which is the kind of kibble he eats at home,) so I cooked up some ground beef and rice (he *loves* ground beef as a treat) and went to visit him around noon. He was happy to see us - even wagged and grinned for a bit - but he was especially happy to smell ground beef. Had his nose stuck in the shopping bag right away. We laid down and petted while the vet tech checked with the doc about what food to give him. When she returned with a plate of beef and rice and kibble, he only had eyes for the food. He ate all the beef and rice, ignored the kibble, then settled back down for petting. He's subdued - clearly not feeling well, but he's not freaked out about being at the hospital, which was a big concern for me. We also brought one of his beds and a pillow (he's a greyhound, of course he needs a pillow!) He went happily with the vet tech when we were done our visit. I just checked and two and a half hours later, he's kept the food down! Thank heavens for small victories! They want to keep him another night and I'm very glad of this. Tomorrow they will do the blood tests again and see if the WBC is up. Please keep thinking of us and praying. Here's a picture of him on holidays last summer, back seat driving: Patti. Quote
Houndtime Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Hungry boys = 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
TheFullHouse Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Sounds like he's battling a bout of HGE. The antibiotics and fluids should fix him right up. Eating is a good sign, keeping it down will be a better sign. If he's able to keep it down he'll be on the road to recovery. Fingers crossed for a good evening report! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee
Guest Mooogies Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Fingers crossed and prayers on the way. Sounds like he's doing well though! Quote
Guest Adrianne Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Yay Milo!!! Sending more good thoughts and prayers your way. Quote
Guest Energy11 Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Way to go, Milo! VERY good report! Quote
Batmom Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Sounds like he is doing well, all things considered! Hope he continues to improve so he can come home with you tomorrow. 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.
iluvgreys Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Great update! We're pullin' for you, Milo. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again.
Guest VaGreymom Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Prayers for your sweet Milo and hugs for you. Sounds like HGE to me. I have had this happen to one of my girls a couple of times. Pretty scary. The fluids will help and it is greyt news that Milo is eating. Quote
Remolacha Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 good progress report! (love the backseat driving picture) Quote
brandimom Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Continuing prayers for Milo. Glad he was happy to see his home cooked meal and his bed. Glad everything is staying down with no D. Great that you got to visit with him and perk up those spirits. Quote
Guest Smiley Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks for the great update! I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers! Quote
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Great news! And that picture is priceless! Quote
EllenEveBaz Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Sending good thoughts to Milo's gut, and I love the pic. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter
Trihounds Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 Awesome news and I love his pic!! Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road
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