robinw Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Kristin, Sutra isn't still on Deramaxx, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Jordan, nope, no Deramaxx. He hasn't had any in about 4 days now. They're really quite sure that this is unrelated to the Deramaxx, but they told me to keep him off of it for at least 72 hours. I won't give it to him again unless he starts eating and keeping food down. I really WANT to give it to him because I think it would help him rest. He acts like he has a headache and doesn't feel well. But on the offchance that THAT'S the culprit, I won't give it to him. He's been taking it for over a month without an issue...and now that Ace, Fritz, and Skimmie are all not feeling well too, I have a feeling that it is a bug that's gotten to him. But, because his system is compromised from the cancer, etc. (plus he's 12), it hit him harder than it will hit the rest of them. They've all been eating grass today and each has thrown up some bile. Other than that, they seem alright. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Oh Kristen, I'm so sorry you and Sutra are going through this. It might be easier if you *did* have someone come and keep you company through this. When I'm alone is when I get the most discouraged and frightened about Wizard. Even if the person does nothing but hold your hand... Sending good thoughts to you both and all the upset tummy crew. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 If he's had a GI bleed, really best no Deramaxx even if that's not what caused it. Do you have Tramadol you can give him (assuming he gets along with that OK)? Really hoping he turns around for you. Quote 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...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) We have tramadol but I hate to give it to him as it makes him pant a lot and he gets really restless....then I can't tell if he's restless because of tramadol or for some other reason (he pants and paces when he needs to go potty). I may give him some melatonin at bedtime and maybe that will help him rest a bit. I'm making myself an omelet, so maybe he will want to share it with me... Edited May 18, 2010 by krissn333 Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 They did x-ray, right, to make sure he wasn't blocked? Poor babe. I can imagine how worried you must be for him. Quote 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...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Yep, xrays were "boring." Funny thing just happened...I made myself a cheese omelet and I saved a few bites for him. They weren't hot by the time I offered it to him. He sniffed the bites, touched them with his front teeth, then jumped back like they'd bitten him. He acted toward the omelet pieces like they do with stuffies...bite it, back up with ears up, bite at it again, etc. Then he would try to bury the plate with his nose. I put a piece on the fork and offered it to him. Again he mouthed it but wouldn't take it. He acted a bit agitated, like he really really wanted it, but didn't know how to get it. This went on for a few minutes, same thing over and over again....like "ohhhh I really want it, but I'm afraid to eat it." sort of thing. He is a bit more perky and is resting quietly. He hasn't had any panting episodes since right before he vomited. I may see if he wants some ice cream. First I'm going to try offering him some hamburger and rice. He had his Sucralfate just before 7pm. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I've been in the same situation. Sorry you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Well, he just ate a tiny bit of vanilla ice cream on his own, and then had about 20 ccs of mashed potatoes mixed with water. He seemed to like those better than the pumpkin. Or maybe he's just getting used to the syringe thing. Fingers crossed that he keeps it down! Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I was just thinking about you and Sutra, hope everything is going good and he is keeping the food down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 We have tramadol but I hate to give it to him as it makes him pant a lot and he gets really restless....then I can't tell if he's restless because of tramadol or for some other reason (he pants and paces when he needs to go potty). I may give him some melatonin at bedtime and maybe that will help him rest a bit. I'm making myself an omelet, so maybe he will want to share it with me... Kristin, you might ask your vet about just using tylenol #3 (codeine). I've used it for all my osteo dogs if the tramadol was no longer effective, and had no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 No advice but sending lots more for you and Sutra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Our night was a little bit better. He burped and farted a lot, then started panting again. He walked into the living room panting and spit up a little bit, but I think he kept most of the mashed potatoes down. After he spit up, I got him into bed and he slept ALL night. He's just had his sucralfate...we will wait an hour and then have our pepcid, followed by a little bit of food and then his antibiotics. I'm really hoping that today is the day he will turn around. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 We will keep our fingers and paws crossed! Hugs to you and scritches to Sutra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hugs to you Kristin for taking such good care of this boy. Do you have any Rescue Remedy? That might help take the edge off Sutra and help him relax. It also won’t interfere with any of his meds. Keeping our paws crossed that you both get some rest and that Sutra starts to show you some improvement today! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Sutra I hope he starts feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Prayers he starts doing much better and you can get a decent amount of food in him. Poor guy. Quote 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Maybe ask you vet for some Valium? Would help him rest. Curfew is VERY restless at night, has been since all of his "episodes." It really helps him. Sending hugs to you and Sutra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 He had some more mashed potatoes and ensure...so far he's been fed twice today and he's keeping it down. He's still sleeping A LOT, but he needs that,I'm sure. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Kristin, glad to hear he's eating some now. Fingers crossed that he keeps up thei improvement! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 The light is back in his eyes Oh you guys I'm so happy that I'm crying. He's here with me...mentally. He has been cleaning his legs since he's dribbled food on them the past couple of days - he's cleaned his paws and licked his owie where his IV was. I am about to feed him some more mashed potatoes. I hope this improvement continues...it was so nice to have him look at me today and be present, you know? Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 All paws crossed here for Sutra. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Your mashed potatoes must rock, Kristin! Yay Sutra! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The light is back in his eyes Oh you guys I'm so happy that I'm crying. He's here with me...mentally. He has been cleaning his legs since he's dribbled food on them the past couple of days - he's cleaned his paws and licked his owie where his IV was. I am about to feed him some more mashed potatoes. I hope this improvement continues...it was so nice to have him look at me today and be present, you know? :yay Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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