RobinM Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 We brought in all 5- (still getting used to saying 5) Teddy for his annual. Chloe for her T4 Elsie for her nails and to make sure she has no more lumps or bumps. She has gotten testy with ME checking all of a sudden. Ollie's ears. And Beau Beau for his nails and weight check.... Teddy got just rabies and distemper- weight holding steady @ 80. Lean, ribs showing and very muscular. Beautiful boy. Chloe has gained 3 pounds and is up to 71. Doesn't look heavy but we won't let that get away from us. She tends to gain 2 or 3 in the winter especially because of her thyroid. Elsie- thank GOD- lump and bump free and she gained 5 pounds. Her racing weight was 63. She looks good. Beau- holding steady at 64. His racing weight was 63. He looks greyt. The budesonide was the best thing we could have done. He is soooooooooooooooooooooooo back. And The Ollister is up to 87 pounds and yet all ribs show. He has gained 17 pounds since we got him back in late November but he was 11 pounds BELOW racing weight when we got him. He looks greyt now. He could use another 3 but he could stay where he is too. He does have an ear infection, secondary to the scratching/inflammation. All nails done. Everyone had their heartworm. a 50 minute vet visit and everyone is happy, especially mommy!!! To give you all an idea of just how mellow and unfazed Ollie is about things, while the others were getting nails or blood done, he was laying out sleeping on the floor as oppossed to everyone else who was trying to hide so they did not have to be next. My 4 greyhounds and Ollie, the dog! 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...
Trihounds Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wow! Sounds like a great day at the vet's! Glad everyone is doing so well and it's obvious you are great re-habbers! Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Nice to hear all of this! Very, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Well, we don't hear this often. Great news!! Good job 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...
ahicks51 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Beau- holding steady at 64. His racing weight was 63. He looks greyt. The budesonide was the best thing we could have done. He is soooooooooooooooooooooooo back. Well, now. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Beau- holding steady at 64. His racing weight was 63. He looks greyt. The budesonide was the best thing we could have done. He is soooooooooooooooooooooooo back. Well, now. I know you know how scared I was to change from pred to the budesonide. There were no or very few clinical trials especially with GH - it was all antedotal. Even Dr. Couto had no experience with it but wished me luck. My vet did her reading last year and said there was nothing new but if I wanted to try it, she was on board. He was just so flat and nothing like the Beau I once knew. It wasn't my dog. to have this insane puppy back - there are no words. He is not scavenging around looking for food and just laying there catatonic. Well, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but he was pretty flat from being on the pred for so long. Very pleased. 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 Vers Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wonderful news! all around, and this isn't where I remind you I still crush on Ollie in a big way, no pun intended. So glad your pups are doing so well, but of course they are, they have your care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I can only imagine what people in the waiting room were thinking with all those greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 That's a good day at the vets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mickie37 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You surely have courage to bring all the fur kids at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Beau- holding steady at 64. His racing weight was 63. He looks greyt. The budesonide was the best thing we could have done. He is soooooooooooooooooooooooo back. Well, now. I know you know how scared I was to change from pred to the budesonide. There were no or very few clinical trials especially with GH - it was all antedotal. Even Dr. Couto had no experience with it but wished me luck. My vet did her reading last year and said there was nothing new but if I wanted to try it, she was on board. He was just so flat and nothing like the Beau I once knew. It wasn't my dog. to have this insane puppy back - there are no words. He is not scavenging around looking for food and just laying there catatonic. Well, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but he was pretty flat from being on the pred for so long. Very pleased. We keep an eye out for Beau, as you might suspect. Very pleased to hear this! "Anecdotal" can be very important information. Even data aren't applicable to every situation. Btw, if you learn anything about how to remedy hair loss in long-term budesonide use, Spencer would really like to know! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 I can only imagine what people in the waiting room were thinking with all those greys Our vets see a lot of greyhounds. When I was there, 2 were leaving, 2 were coming in but we win with the most! 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...
krissn333 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Robin this is such great news! I'm thrilled for you...great news all around and ESPECIALLY for Beau and Elsie! One year I took the 4 dogs (we didn't have Sutra yet) AND the 2 cats. That was a little bit much - carrying a cat carrier along with walking the dogs was tough! Sounds like Mr. Ollie was the perfect patient Fritz often lays on the floor when we're waiting for the doc to come in - in the winter the floors are warm because they're heated, and in the summer they're nice and cool Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I always look for updates on Beau, Elsie and all your pups (and I too have a crush on Ollie - there's just something about that face! ). What a happy vet visit for you - all good news, great reports on weight - it just can't get much better. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 So good to hear the wonderful updates! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 That is all good news, especially about Beau and Elsie! And what about Ollie??? "And The Ollister is up to 87 pounds and yet all ribs show. He has gained 17 pounds since we got him back in late November but he was 11 pounds BELOW racing weight when we got him. He looks greyt now. He could use another 3 but he could stay where he is too." Good lord, we should call him 'tank'! And here I was happy my boys have both gained some weight with Charlie topping the scales at 78.5lbs!!! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 That is all good news, especially about Beau and Elsie! And what about Ollie??? "And The Ollister is up to 87 pounds and yet all ribs show. He has gained 17 pounds since we got him back in late November but he was 11 pounds BELOW racing weight when we got him. He looks greyt now. He could use another 3 but he could stay where he is too." Good lord, we should call him 'tank'! And here I was happy my boys have both gained some weight with Charlie topping the scales at 78.5lbs!!! Tank!!! He is a really big dog. His paws are as big as my fists! 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 ScottH Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 GREYT news!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you and Rich plus the gang again next month in Gettysburg. Really excited about meeting Elsie & Ollie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 great news all around! Woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wonderful news...you really deserved some good news though! I'm glad all your persistence, patience, experimentation, hope, fear, and most important, love paid off this time. Hopefully, we get to meet again at GIG this year. Jan Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 we are so glad to hear that you finally had some good news after a vet visit! you guys deserve it after all you've been through. we will look for you guys at getty. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Great news, especially about Beau! Hope you can enjoy a happy and healthy spring and have fun with your pack! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 What a boring post. And how fabulous is that!!!!!! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Great news!!!! Ollister and my Maxster are tanks, my big bubba weighs 87 lbs too, he was @ 89.7 in December but he is very tall like a small horse! Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (1 for each of your pups) 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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