Guest greytbookert Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sending many prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 UPDATE! She was given a reprieve. The vet took one look at her and said she's not ready yet. She can sit up on her own. Her appetite is very good (even for her). She has control of her bowels and bladder. We stood her up in the back of the SUV and when we place her hind feet where they should be she stood. It wasn't long and she swayed, but still stood solo. Mark (vet) said she is definitely worth giving a try, so gave her a shot of dexamethazone, then sent us home with meds. I didn't look at the bottle, but I'm sure it's pred. Five days she gets it twice a day, 5 days once a day, then every other day. Definitely a steroid. So, I drove home with my little old lady still demanding and still the Diva that she is. By the way, for people who need a sling and do not have a chance to go to the store or make one, here's an idea I got on the fly today since the towel was so difficult to handle. If you have the large and not too stiff canvas bags, roll them up but have the handles hang out either side. Voila. Instant padded sling with handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Great news! Hugs to you and Onyx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Wonderful news. When my old boy Chip, my horse who went to the bridge at age 32, was aging, I had a stash of dexameth.....While I didn't want to overuse it, given his advanced age, I figured there was no harm in using it as needed - and my vet was a great supporter and believer in quality of life. The dex was my miracle drug!!!! I hope for Onyx that she has the same success with it! 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...
Remolacha Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 So glad to hear she is still with us! When my old girl had one of her worst back end failures (she had spinal issues) and we had to carry her into the vet using her bed like a gurney, she couldn't even stand or sit, a course of pred got her going again (and acupuncture kept her going for awhile) hang in there Onyx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yay, Onyx! Keep getting stronger, sweetie! You can do it! Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) GREAT news!!!! I am happy for you and your Onyx! Edited February 10, 2011 by Energy11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm so glad she's home. Excellent idea on the sling, too. Thank you. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Great news that she's home where she belongs. Keep getting stronger sweet Onyx!!!!!! 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...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Wonderful ! I'm so happy to hear this ! You keep going, Onyx sweetie !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greystoked Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sweetie and his humans would like to add our prayers. And Spring is coming soon, I've been hearing and seeing the Spring birds, and the critters out back, and at the parks... they seem to be looking forward to this coming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Good news. There were several times that I thought time was up for my horse, but each time the vet said to give dex a try again. Time did run out, but it was several months later. Hope winter breaks soon and that your baby improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Greyt news! I was holding my breath as I opened the thread. Prayers for only good updates!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Good news! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 That is great news! I hope you still have many, many more happy months with that girl! 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...
robinw Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm so glad Onyx is home 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...
Houndtime Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 So glad to read that she is home. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 You go girl!!!! Many prayers for you to be up & about soon!! Kathy,DesiRay,Skeeter Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Was just checking in to see how Onyx was doing. Good news great! Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Yay Onyx!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 That is great news! 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...
kickchick2000 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Wonderful news! Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Onyx, you just hang in there Sweetie and heal. I have faith in the groundhog that this nasty ice will soon be gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Great news! Hang in for spring Onyx! Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hang in there, precious girl---spring is coming! We're glad Onyx is home. Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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