Guest FullMetalFrank Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) Frank has a vet appointment next Weds. It was supposed to just be routine stuff, a thyroid recheck and a well visit... but then I used some of his pee to do my urinalysis lab for school. We found some blood and protein in his urine, as well as some crystals (I think calcium oxylate but I am not 100% on that) So. I am going to need to get his urine cultured to see what's up, he will be having a cystocentesis which he's never had, poor kid. Also I am going to have his vet take a look at his hind end reflexes, because he did not do so well when we did a neurological exam on him, also in class! He *seems* fine although he does occasionally shuffle a little and on long walks, he'll start to drag his rt. rear foot a little. He's ten; he's my big baby boy; he is such an important part of this family. I just want him to be OK; I know he's getting older and that's hard enough without worrying about these new issues. Edited March 18, 2010 by FullMetalFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sending prayers and good wishes for your Frankie from here - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydreams Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Oh Frankie, I hope and pray everything is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Prayers and gentle Hugs for Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I hope everything is ok! Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Prayers and hugs for Frankie. 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...
Guest SusanP Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I wonder if a UTI could cause enough discomfort to affect walking? Our Wizard, almost 10, has recently been to the vet repeatedly for walking issues (occasional stumbling, slowing on walks) and very frequent potty accidents indoors, peeing more frequently, restlessness. In his case, no UTI, but an xray finally revealed that severe intestinal gas was the problem. Metranidozole and probiotics have ended all of the above. I'm hoping Frankie's problem is equally easy to solve and glad you spotted trouble early on. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkdogs Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If Frank is up there in years, he could have some lumbosacral issues or a bit of degenerative disc disease. I had wonderful results with acupuncture--I don't know where you live, but if you are near Philadelphia PA, there is a wonderful Dr. at Queen Village Animal Hospital and also at U. Penn who has helped a number of my old dogs. My old Leo had what sounds like very similar symptoms and I think she added a good year of quality to his life. Her name is Dr. Fuoco. Wherever you are, maybe there is a practitioner? as far as I know (I could be wrong) qualified animal acupuncturist are all vets, so they are highly qualified. Best of luck to Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Prayers, scritches and love for Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sending love to Frankie! Maybe all of this is a bad UTI? Hoping he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 for your boy! Sure you worry, I have an 12 year old non-grey, and everyday, I watch for any slight change in her, it's though watching them get older, we love them soooooooo much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Good thoughts for Frankie from central New Jersey. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluefawn Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sending prayers and hugs for Frankie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 hope it's nothing serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Frankie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Calcium Oxylate crystals I had to look, it's been so long I couldn't remember if they were the little "x" crystals or the "coffin lid" crystals. Can't answer the whys for you though Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I tend to think his hind end issues are old-age related, maybe a little arthritis creeping in or could be early LS. He is totally asymptomatic for a UTI; the only reason we have for suspecting anything was the urinalysis I did on him, so I am glad that if there is anything going on there, we're finding it really early. It is the calcium oxylate crystals from LuvAPuppy's post that we saw. I get real sentimental about my big boy doggy; he and I have been down a long road together and frankly (pun intended!) I don't know how I am going to cope when he is gone. We had a grief counseling segment in school with a really great guest speaker and a lot of what she was talking about got me pretty weepy. It happens to all of us; we do the best we can for these guys but Father Time is relentless and eventually he will take them. Frankie is "only ten", I need to remind myself... There is a GOOD chance he will be with us for a great few more years. These are little issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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