marion Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I don't know what happens with her but I've the impression that her life is coming to its end. Last 27th of July her so beloved half-brother 'Ivy' crossed the bridge and she got a serious depression and got very skinny. She recovered strength after some weeks but her face remained very skull-like. Nevertheless, despite her face muscles having partly disappeared, she managed perfectly to eat, drink and chew stuff and play sometimes with empty plastic bottles or balls at the beach where I took her about 3 times per week. But her happiness was gone. She didn't like the walks without Ivy and always trotted behind me. Her face is always sad and serious. She became a very picky eater and often she refused kibble but loved home made food and I started cooking on a daily basis. In the last weeks on some days she refused even the home-cooked but on the next day she ate again. Her activity level seemed to decrease a little but still she was O.K. Last Sunday she refused to eat any food. Well I thought, she might need a day or two to get her digestive system in order. Monday she didn't eat either. I cooked all her preferred meals, sardines, chicken, hamburgers...nothing. On Tuesday she kept refusing to eat, so I called the vet who came today and checked her all over and took some blood for an analysis. I hope to get the results tomorrow in the evening. Soldi has lost a lot of weight in these few days and is very weak. The last two mornings she vomited superyellow foam. She can't hardly walk and only goes slowly into the garden to pee every now and then. She drinks sufficient water. The vet recommended some electrolyt stuff, that she vomited directly after giving a tiny bit to her. She looks so sad and it breaks my heart to see her like that. I suppose that she has some kind of cancer. Her gums look good, however. Anybody had some kind of this happen? -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adoptastar Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 the yellow foamy stuff is probably bile - what dogs throw up when there is nothing left. as far as the eating or not, you might want to find a specialist, as what your describing could be serious, or as simple as a parasite/worm. We're praying for you. I don't know what happens with her but I've the impression that her life is coming to its end. Last 27th of July her so beloved half-brother 'Ivy' crossed the bridge and she got a serious depression and got very skinny. She recovered strength after some weeks but her face remained very skull-like. Nevertheless, despite her face muscles having partly disappeared, she managed perfectly to eat, drink and chew stuff and play sometimes with empty plastic bottles or balls at the beach where I took her about 3 times per week. But her happiness was gone. She didn't like the walks without Ivy and always trotted behind me. Her face is always sad and serious. She became a very picky eater and often she refused kibble but loved home made food and I started cooking on a daily basis. In the last weeks on some days she refused even the home-cooked but on the next day she ate again. Her activity level seemed to decrease a little but still she was O.K. Last Sunday she refused to eat any food. Well I thought, she might need a day or two to get her digestive system in order. Monday she didn't eat either. I cooked all her preferred meals, sardines, chicken, hamburgers...nothing. On Tuesday she kept refusing to eat, so I called the vet who came today and checked her all over and took some blood for an analysis. I hope to get the results tomorrow in the evening. Soldi has lost a lot of weight in these few days and is very weak. The last two mornings she vomited superyellow foam. She can't hardly walk and only goes slowly into the garden to pee every now and then. She drinks sufficient water. The vet recommended some electrolyt stuff, that she vomited directly after giving a tiny bit to her. She looks so sad and it breaks my heart to see her like that. I suppose that she has some kind of cancer. Her gums look good, however. Anybody had some kind of this happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) I'm sorry to hear this It does sound like it could be cancer......sending many prayers The only other thing would be worms. Edited March 31, 2010 by Burpdog Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 No ideas for you but I've got your baby in my prayers. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 No answers for you but keeping you and Soldi in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 How heartbreaking this must be to watch. She's just been so sad since Ivy left. All I can offer is a very special prayer for both of you 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...
Jiffer Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sending prayers. Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sending my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I am sorry she and you are going through this! Almost sounds liver-related with the weight loss, lack of appetite and now, the vomiting bile. Do you know how her liver functions are? Part of this could be the loss of her companion, but, it also sounds like it could be something with her liver/possibly cancer. At present, I'd do a full blood panel, and go from there. Feed her what she wants and give her lots of love. That is all you can do at this point. We surely do send you lots of love, many hugs, and TONS of prayers! Dee and The Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Has she been tested for kidney disease? Can make her very sick but there are some things you can do to help her feel better. Best wishes. Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 An ultrasound will also tell you a lot. You have my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks for your kind replies, so far. There's NO WAY to get any food into her since Sunday. Tomorrow I hope to know some more info when the blood panel comes back. She has no fever and doesn't loose any fluids except those vomits. But about 3 days ago I saw dry blood on her blanket which I suppose she vomited at night. But that was only once. What worries me is her impressingly fast decline. Sunday, we still walked about half an hour, Monday morning I took her for a short 20 minute walk but she didn't want to jump into the car and fell aside (never happened before)and today she hardly maintaines her body on her feet, so weak is she...I'm so terribly sad and can't eat and find sleep either... -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Prayers for you and sweet Soldi. 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...
3DogNite Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 the symptoms you describe has been my life with Rascal for the last couple months. he was diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis. 3/1/10 renal failure. We had an Ultrasound done that confirmed the poor state of his kidneys. he has started eating again ,, only Raw diet, which isn't the best for the kidneys. but at least he is eating something. He still has lost 3lbs this month. he is on blood pressure meds, pepcid asprin subQ Fluids (i give them to him at home,, every other day) I hope you get better news from the tests you are doing! lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sending prayers for your sweetest girl. Some pepcid (10mg famotidine) might ease her tummy and help her to eat again. Your vet could give other meds that might help. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I am so sorry your Soldi is sick. Sending many prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Awww Marion , it is breaking my Heart. Poor Soldie . Sending you lots of gentle Hugs and Prayers for you and your Pup. I hope the Bloodtest will give you some Answers as of what is going on with Soldie How old is Soldie ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4dogscrazy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sending you white light from PA for your little baby Soldi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Ok.. if you want to try to "force feed," you could try baby food, or broth, ... Ensure, etc. and use a turkey baster ... give SMALL AMOUNTS several times a day, ... This is obviously not an ideal way to get nourishment into her, but something! Just a thought ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 she could be very ill, or she could be vomiting because her stomach is empty. the weakness too could be caused by low body fuel. try syringing some sugar water in her to give her body a little something to run on. or syringe in to her the equivalent of Ensure or Boost. hopefully having something in her stomach will quell her nausea a little and having some fuel for her muscles to use will help her weakness 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...
JohnF Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 How sad. It sounds like late stage Renal Failure; I've lost 3 beautiful dogs to it over many many years and the first one went quite quickly from healthy and happy to being PTS over about 3 weeks. Middle one took about 8 weeks after starting to get picky before she refused food. The last one we managed in CRF for about 2 years, but after going off food completely it was only a couple of weeks. If this is what it is then the dog will be feeling as if they have a really bad hangover plus an upset stomach; you can however do things to make them feel more comfortable which your vet will explain id there is a diagnosis of the condition. Hope and prayers fpor a good outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I don't have any suggestions, just sending my good thoughts for you both. Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 When I Force Fed Rascal i used Caned food, put the can in the refrigerator, being cold will help hold it together. form into small balls, and push into mouth, down the throat. Rascal got very used to this quickly. GOOD LUCK! lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Marion I am so sorry to read about beautiful Soldi. I have no advice to offer but you know you and Soldi are in my thoughts always. Please take care and let us know how Soldi does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I am so sorry Marion It sounds like she is acting very much like my Sugar when she went into kidney failure. Sometime you can "jump start" their appetite with sub-q fluids and meds like pepcid or cerenia (sp?) to soothe the stomach and stimulate the appetite. It didn't work for Sugar, and after a week of her refusing all food, I realized she was ready, so I let her go I hope this is not the case with sweet Soldi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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