Guest IrskasMom Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 More Prayers and Hugs for you and Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Adding my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sending prayers from here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just seeing this and feeling terrible for you. We went through all kinds of stuff with Spencer's intestines a year and a half ago. I know how tired and lost you can be. Lots of prayers from us for Red, you, and DH. 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...
galgrey Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Adding my prayers and white light. 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...
nyGreys Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sending lots of hugs & prayers for you & your sweet boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest SusanP Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Minus the diarrhea, this sounds so much like my Wizard's story. We are still struggling. With Wizard, the prednisone the internal med specialist put him on made him very sick very fast- much more loss of appetite, much more slowness, head tremors, panting, spells of clear discomfort, pacing. Specialist wouldn't consider prednisone was causing trouble for him, but our vet found it had caused trouble for liver, kidneys and electrolytes (via bloodwork) and we are weaning him off. The improvment is there, but it is very, very slow. While he was on the prednisone, one of his original problems, constant pooping and peeing in the house with no warning, stopped. It still seems better now that he's on a very low dose of prednisone, but he is pooping and peeing in the middle of the nite, so his schedule is still "off". His original prednisone dose was 20 mg 2x day. He's now getting a quarter of that dose. The diagnostic work we've had on Wizard includes: full bloodowork, full thyroid testing, urinanalysis, stool testing, xray, and ultrasound. The xray showed only massive amounts of intestinal gas (something that can cause pain) and the ultrasound showed the same plus slight thickening of intestinal walls, so we have a tentative dx of IBD as well. Since I don't know how my Wizard's story will end at this point, I can't really give you advice, but I hope the above gives you some ideas. I don't know if it helps to know someone else out there is going through a similar thing. Wizard is 9 1/2, so they are similar in age, too. Hugs to you both. Mystery illnesses are the worst. Is your guy on Pepcid to counteract stomach irritation from all the meds he is on? Are his stools turning dark? Wizard ended up with darkening stools (blood in them) from the prednisone given without Pepcid. Edited May 10, 2010 by SusanP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks all Yes, Susan, it helps to know we are not alone. Thank you. I know you have been dealing with this for awhile. Last week I was afraid Red was going to leave very soon. Maybe not. I will revisit Wizard's thread. Thanks again I am giving pepcid because he seems nauseaus, and because he is on the metacam. I am taking in urine today. Couldn't get enough poo to test. Good news is that last night he ate half my New York strip all on his own. He came up and asked for it. He did have discomfprt later on as it started to go through I gave liquid kao-pec to help, and I don't knwo that it gave him any comfort. This morning he had a soft poo that was a bit orange looking. Not the usual pale kao poop. I am watching red. Of the three things he loves most: cookies, loves, and walks, he is only turning down the cookies. He is asking for loves as much as ever, and he practically drasgs me on walks. Since Friday, he has had to stop and take a rest, but then we move on. We went for several walks yesterday... short ones, but many, and he wouldn't go the same direction twice. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmiles Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Miles and I are rooting for Red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arandomchic Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Molly and I are sending prayers and healing thoughts to Red... Jennifer, Mike and the menagerie --- Molly (Blue Sky Dreamin), Tinker (BT My Lil Girl) and their feline brothers Miles and Lewis Visit Molly's Photo Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Tonya I'm so sorry to hear about Red, I hope he starts to feel better soon. Sending many prayers and hugs for him. Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I just returned from out of town and saw this. Tonya, I've got Red 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...
Ullaluv Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sending more hugs and kisses, and all our love for you and Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Prayers for Red from our couch potatoes as well as white light healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks.. The metacam has been helping whatever pain it is that Red has. He still pants when he has to pee or poop.Today I took him in to see Dr. C. He said someone should have warned him. He was taken aback by the way Red looks. He has lost 5#s in the last two weeks since Dr. C has seen him. He has lost 6 ounces since Friday. He is a little dehydrated, so I had to leave him for IV fluids. They are pulling more bloodwork and sending it to an outside lab this time to check other things. His pee is concentrated nicely but showing some signs of bilirubin. Dr. C said that it may be because he is not eating. Red's teeth are officially awful. Vet feels it is because of the negative state he is in. Dr. C is making him an ultrasound appointment at the speciality clinic where we took Moose for as soon as they can get Red in. They did Red's ultrasound last fall. Red is not good. Not good at all. My heart is breaking. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Gee, I surely do hope they get to the bottom of this soon! Sending love, hugs and more prayers for Red and for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Tonya, I am so sorry to read this. I will be thinking of you guys and hoping that you can figure out what is wrong with Red asap. The iggies and I send our love. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks all. Thanks, Lucy; I will. I thought we'd be talking about LP this summer... not this :sad We have an ultrasound appt Wed. 9 a.m. Dr. C consulted with Dr. Totten, the board certified internist who saved Moose last fall. Dr. T asked that we change to tramadol for the pain to save any further gut upset. Red does look better after his fluids. Hoping for answers. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Sending prayers for Red and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Okay, no heartbreaking yet, y'hear? Fluids are amazing, and there are lots of prayers and good wishes flying around out here. So hurry up, Wednesday, and get here! Edited May 10, 2010 by greyhead 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...
LuvAPuppy Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks all. Thanks, Lucy; I will. I thought we'd be talking about LP this summer... not this :sad We have an ultrasound appt Wed. 9 a.m. Dr. C consulted with Dr. Totten, the board certified internist who saved Moose last fall. Dr. T asked that we change to tramadol for the pain to save any further gut upset. Red does look better after his fluids. Hoping for answers. Prayers of strength for you and Red. Are you in Ft Wayne? The eVet clinic my vet ownes has an IM specialist Dr (Amy?) Totten. If you're coming here I wish I didn't work on Wednesday, I'd meet you at the clinic for moral support, it's 5 minutes away from me. 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...
Anne Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Oh Tonya, I just don't even know what to say. Please hug him tightly for me and give him many many kisses and love and tell him how much I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I know what a horrible roller coaster ride this is, but wait til you find something out from the ultrasound. I'm glad fluids helped, and I'll bet he will feel more comfortable on the Tramadol. More hugs to you both. I'll be waiting to hear about the ultrasound. Is that Wednesday tomorrow? Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Sending more prayers and good thoughts for the ultrasound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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