Figma Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Our Grey has not been *right* lately. He has been eating poorly (hard to tell with him as he is a picky eater) and seems to be losing weight. I called my Vet this morning and they were booked but told me to drop him off and they would check him when they could. I specifically asked that blood work be done. She called me this afternoon and, yes, his blood work is off, mainly potassium very elevated, BUN is off, etc. She is sending out more blood work to the lab and is keeping him overnight on IV fluids. She mentioned she suspects Addison's disease. Ranger just turned 11 last month. I had read about Addison's in the past and just looked it up again. I've never had a dog with this diagnosis. IF this proves to be the diagnosis, am wondering if anyone on the Boards has experience with this in their Greys. I did a Search but didn't come up with much. Hope our boy is going to be okay and I went with my gut and got him in. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) Good that you went with your gut and got him in. If he tests possitive for Addisons, the sooner treatment is started(usually a once a month injection) the better. It's very treatable so hang in there, and many prayers for your boy Edited March 18, 2010 by cbudshome 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Any news? How is Ranger doing? 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...
Guest twhitehouse Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 My grandmother's dog has Addison's but I unfortunately don't have much advice or experience....just hugs for your boy. How is he feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figma Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 This day is starting out better then yesterday. Vet just called me to say that everything seems to be OK with Ranger. She said they have new equipment in the office and, when she saw the values from his blood work, she questioned that enough (due to the new equipment), drew more blood and sent it to an outside lab. Got a call this morning and everything is *spot on*, for a Greyhound . That was good news and no sign of Addison's disease. Man, when she told me yesterday his Potassium was extremely elevated, I was shocked he hadn't gone into shock or had a heart attack!!! Anyway, she said he is eating this morning (finally got hungry after 2 days of no food). She wants to keep him on the IV's the rest of the day and I'll pick him up later today. So, like she said, he seems to be in pretty good shape for an 11 year old dog. Keeping fingers crossed that this will just prove to be an expensive (yikes!) false alarm. Thanks so much!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenznaz Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 You're a greyt mom Glad he'll be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 You're a greyt mom Glad he'll be okay. Ditto 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...
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