shawna Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 So, when it rains it pours! Tank is going for his exam tomorrow, and then to schedule a dental. Why? Because he seems to have a rotten tooth and he's not eating anything. I'm panicking because he's not eating and I am stretched thin while I'm job hunting. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I just went through this with Gee yesterday. She quit eating a week ago so I got her in and she lost 9 teeth! No wonder she wasn't wanting to eat. Try to give him something really soft like yogurt, scrambled eggs, boiled chicken. These are the things I got Gee to eat before her dental. After having her teeth out yesterday, she woke up and chowed down on her breakfast this morning! 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...
shawna Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I've tried those things, but he's not intrested. We're going to keep trying because he has to eat something. But its killing me to watch him not be interested in food. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Some folk may object to my idea.. but I've used it on my hounds at various points.... Fresh raw chopped meat, tossed with a little garlic powder... If that doesn't spark interest, I don't know what will. Good luck and a big hug for Tanka nd you!!! (PS Our Tessa had dental recently....went back to chomping down her regular food within one day!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Any updates on Tank? 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...
shawna Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Went to the vet yesterday. He drew some blood, he's not convinced it is a dental issue. He says its just a typical greyhound mouth, so while he will need a dental eventually, right now he wants to see if there's something in the bloodwork. And Tank's on antibiotics. I made him some egg drop soup last night. I have some soup bones defrosting and I'm going to go get some beef broth and make some sort of soup from that. Tank ate some of the chicken and drank some of the broth last night, but he's not real intersted in it this morning. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawna Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Well, the bloodwork came back. Tank has liver failure. He's got an appointment to be put to sleep this evening. There is nothing that can be done to reset his liver and a flush will only get rid of the biliruben for a day or two. Which, while it would buy us some more time together, wouldn't cure his liver failure. Quote Missing Hiro, Tank, and Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 What a shock. You must be reeling. My deepest sympathy to you & Godspeed to Tank. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I am so sorry you will lose your baby, sending comforting thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Oh no! What a horrible shock. I'm so very sorry. 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...
mychip1 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Oh...I'm so very sorry.....God bless.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BorzoiMom Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Wow, that's just terrible. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 i am so sorry. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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