RileysLegacy Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Jabari is no better, maybe a little worse He's still peeing frequently but it has just become a part of daily life since no cause was found and the abx did nothing. He has been crying out occasionally when I pick him up and touch his shoulder/neck area. He has also limped a few times on that side, and is not as energetic on walks. But whenever I go to check him out, he acts fine. It is sooo hard to tell with him, b/c he can be SO dramatic about little things, but then stoic about big things. We have lots of little pokeys (burrs) in the area by my house and if he steps on one he holds up his leg and screams so loud you'd think he was dying. Same with dremeling his nails. And he is still goes totally nuts barking and lunging at the dogs in the neighborhood, so he does have some energy. The internal med specialist wants him to get a chest xray next, which I have been holding off on, but I just made an appt with my regular vet to talk to her about it. I want her to check Bari over again and make sure I'm not missing anything. He is looking even skinnier and eating more than 3x his normal amount of food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry to hear Jabari isn't any better. Sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Sorry to hear he isn't feeling better. It's so hard when you can't seem to get an answer. Edited March 22, 2011 by Swifthounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figma Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm just now reading the posts on Jabari and it sounds like I could have typed that story! Having almost the same issues with our 12-yr old Grey. Yep, was down to 54.5 lbs and seemed to have lost the weight pretty quickly. His normal weight has been more around 65-70 lbs for some years. He has always been a picky eater but really was turning up his nose to most anything I tried. Off to the Vet we went and did complete blood work, which was pretty normal. He has had somewhat of a cough/gag type thing going on but chest x-ray looked normal. Referred to another clinic to get an abdominal ultrasound, which pretty much looked normal but for a small thickened area (no definitive explanation). The only thing that is really showing up in protein in his urine. I contacted Dr. Dodds and she has been helpful in that this is probably not a thyroid issue and she said these test results are not all that unusual in an older Grey. She suggested what food to feed and agreed with the BP meds to keep the BP down in the kidneys. She also recommended Pepcid (20 mg) twice a day, which we are doing. His appetite is still hit and miss and he still looks very thin. However, he is still alert (for him) and gets excited and enjoys his daily walks. Can't say I notice much improvement with weight gain. So, all we know for sure is that he dumping protein in his urine and I am trying to follow Dr. Dodd's instructions. She did stress *no ID formula food*!! I have been feeding Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato with some canned also. I did try the canned, green tripe with his kibble today and he at that right down. Past 3 days, he has probably only eaten 1 meal each day. I have had this discussion before and am trying to find out what other Grey members suggested in the way of supplements. Vit B, I think. Hope we can all come up with some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 No protein in his urine at all? Blood values good? That's all I can think of to ask . Sending prayers for your little guy. 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...
GreyTzu Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry to read about Jabari. I hope you are able to diagnose what is wrong with him. We'll keep you both in our thoughts. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I will keep thinking positive thoughts for Jabari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sending prayers and good thoughts for sweet Jabari. Hugs to you. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Oh Lucy...I am so sorry they haven't found something that they can treat him for, that is so frustrating... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I know this is a long shot; but the drinking and peeing and losing weight thing sounds a LOT like what Frank was going thru a couple of years ago. In Frank's case, it appears that thyroid was the cause and he was presenting atypically. Frank has been on thyroid supplement ever since and the PD/PU and unexplained weight loss have never reoccurred. I didn't read all the posts to see what tests Jabari has had, but it might not hurt to mention. Hoping the little sweetie is feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks so much everyone. The internist did mention that they ruled out a thyroid problem. No protein in his urine & blood values ok. I think she mentioned more in depth bloodwork though, which I will ask about at our appt on Saturday. Luckily his appetite is still great at this point. I really appreciate all the good thoughts, I am starting to get very worried. Jabari is my everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I am sorry they don't know what's wrong yet I hope you get some answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Oh no, I'm just seeing this. I hope you can find some answers for your little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'm sorry you're not getting anywhere on his dx. I hope you're able to find an answer soon..... Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sending Prayers for you & your Little Guy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Oh I hope your vet can figure out what is wrong. Sending prayers for Jabari. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sending hugs and prayers for Jabari. I hope your vet can figure this out. Quote 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...
Guest ellieb Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sending good thoughts and white light to you & Jabari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Jabari Maybe you should send blood to Hemopet and let Dr. Dodds look at it. It's always good to get another opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 sending prayers for your little guy! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Jabari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just now seeing this. I hope you can get some answers. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Cute video of my toofless boy the other day http://www.youtube.c...h?v=4cLN1oalHJg Edited March 23, 2011 by RileysLegacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I feel guilty for laughing so hard! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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