Guest KennelMom Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 We had a similar situation, similar behavior and weight loss with him...a tick panel is a really good idea as previously mentioned. With our boy (12), he ended up having chondrosarcoma that just took a while for us to see on an xray. Hopefully, nothing like that is going on with your boy, but I was back and forth with the vet many times over a couple months before we found it. Sometimes it can take a while to find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 that the vet(s) can figure it out and it's treatable. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I'm really not sure if testing is available in Canada, but you could probably contact any of the labs below and inquire. They would probably know of any labs doing this testing in Canada. Protatek Labs NCSU Ohio State University Just wanted to also mention that when our girl had that type of pain of screaming on being touched, the vet treating her first suspicioned either a spinal injury or TBD (specifically RMSF). Her situation turned out to be a severe reaction to a vaccine, but the TBD panel was very helpful in ruling those possiblities out ... and were first suspects when she was seen. Edited March 17, 2010 by eaglflyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Regarding food -- and so glad to know Logan's eating -- we had some trials here in the beginning with Stella with her both being finicky and having very loose stools. Canned Kirkland Lamb and Rice, believe it or not, consistently gave her her firm poo and was irresitible to her. Ingredients-wise, it's not a bad food, but not as rich as the EVO. I wish I could be of more help, and am holding Logan in my thoughts for good health here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Rather than 1/2 can of EVO put in a few tablespoons and heat it for 15 seconds. I'd do Protatek and do the whole panel. It's around $62 US for the panel which includes VF Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 No idea what could be going on, Donna.. but our love and good thoughts are with darling Logan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 If nothing is wrong with his liver and kidney output there must be something amiss with absorbtion of nutrients direct from the gut. What about the simplest cause: internal parasites? Hope he gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Poor Logan! We're thinking of you all! TBD was my first thought too, with the other tests coming back OK. Those stupid tick diseases can lie in wait for years after exposure before showing up as a problem. Lyme is notorious for that I think. Regarding the food, I was advised to feed Toni puppy food when she needed to gain weight as it has more calories, is easy to digest, and is really palatable. She was on Science Diet canned/kibble when we got her and had HORRIBLE diarrhea. As soon as we switched her to another brand she was better - gained weight fast, better poop, and she loved it. The other thing she really liked was canned hash (the people food version) from Dinty Moore. I mixed in an egg, either raw or cooked, and that went down fast! 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...
Guest bluefawn Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sending prayers and white light for Logan. I hope there will be something easily treatable. Poor boy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Prayers and hugs for you and Logan. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Rather than 1/2 can of EVO put in a few tablespoons and heat it for 15 seconds. I'd do Protatek and do the whole panel. It's around $62 US for the panel which includes VF OK he'll be getting a warm blue plate special tonight And yes - a complete panel is the way we are going to go. I'm bringing all the info to our vet on Friday. Thanks everybody!! I will keep you posted. Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hummmmm ... "Blue Plate Special," huh!!!?? You ARE a good Greyhound Parent! Lucky Logan, to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hummmmm ... "Blue Plate Special," huh!!!?? You ARE a good Greyhound Parent! Lucky Logan, to have you! Yes but something tells me we are dating ourselves Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Donna, so sorry to hear about Logan's problems. Prayers and good thoughts for sweet Logan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Was immune mediated poly arthritis ever mentioned?? You might want to touch base with 2hounds to compare notes. Just a longshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AGirlNamedMe Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I hope he starts feeling better soon. Seems like if he's eating normal quantities and his poops are mostly normal, it could be a parasite. Haven't I read here that the tests are often non-conclusive and there's no real risk in treating as if that's what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Has anyone suggested an abdominal ultrasound to check for masses on any of these organs? Hershey lost weight like this and his bloodwork was completely normal - but an ultrasound revealed masses on the liver & spleen. I hope that he improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Has anyone suggested an abdominal ultrasound to check for masses on any of these organs? Hershey lost weight like this and his bloodwork was completely normal - but an ultrasound revealed masses on the liver & spleen. I hope that he improves. He had a bladder ultrasound because of the elevated epithelial cells in the urinalysis. I don't know if they checked the liver and spleen too. I will ask. Thanks ! Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thinking about Logan this morning. Hope you all have some sunshine today. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Donna, hugs for you . I can imagine how worried you are for your handsome boy. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Just checking on Logan this morning ! Still hoping for some answewrs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 oy. It sucks not knowing what is wrong. Hugs to you and Logan Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 He's eating well and his uhmmmm "production" is back to formed (thanks Diane for the heated wet food tip) albeit still not seemingly enough for what he's eating.... I'll keep you posted Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Just wanted to check in and let you know I'm thinking of Logan. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We're thinking of you, Logan -- sending "get well" wishes. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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