Remolacha Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 keep getting better Ruby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Adding to the well wishes for Ruby... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think Ruby is making good progress. This just happened . 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...
Batmom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 How are things this evening, Melissa? If you can get a reasonable number of calories in her and she doesn't seem distressed or in pain, I too would let it ride for a few days and see how she gets on. Hard on you, I know. Physically and mentally. Hugs. 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...
duncan41 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Just catching up with this - oh, my - I am so sorry this has happened to Ruby! Sending many, many prayers and hugs for everyone! FWIW: I am curious about the new thinking about pred. As with a lot of things, I am not a fan of the one-size-fits-all philosophy. If Ruby is not making sufficient progress, is there anything to be lost by trying a course of pred? It certainly won't hurt her recovery and if she shows some improvement, wouldn't it be worth it? JMHO. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 We got Ruby outside early this a.m., and she initially seemed to be using her feet a little better, especially the front ones. Then she took a nice long pee. After that, though, she was tired, and wasn't moving as well. To be expected, I am sure. She did not want to eat yet today--I tried the maximum calorie food (just let me say, what a mess that is. She prefers to lap it off my fingers instead of out of a bowl....it's like baby food with sand mixed in. Yuck.), and I tried chicken. No go. Eric said he got her to eat a lot of chicken last night, while Emily and I went to her school's musical. I didn't feel like going, but it was good for me, and I enjoyed it. I think I needed to get out. I don't know if I should try syringe feeding her...or just give it a couple of hours. I do know that I cannot do this for a long period of time...even though she's 'smallish' as greyhounds go (60 pounds at a good weight, and she is no longer that ), it is very taxing physically, to get her up and about. And we MUST use two people, there's no way to do it alone. I know, I know, it's much more difficult for HER, but I am not a spring chicken anymore either..... I'm so sorry you and your baby are going through this I don't have real advice, except that when Ace was sick, we force fed him with a syringe every meal and after a couple of squirts it was like he said "oh yeah, I'm hungry! That tastes good!" and ate on his own after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 More prayers for Ruby's continued improvement. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Ruby is still reluctant to eat. We're taking her to the vet today, to see what's up with that. Not eating=getting weaker and losing weight=minimizing her chances for recovery. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Sorry to see that Ruby isn't eating for you, Melissa. Sending hugs to all of you. 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...
Batmom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Sending prayers, Melissa. Depending on what the vet thinks, it might be worth trying a low dose of pred to see if that will spark her appetite. Sometimes it does. 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...
rascalsmom Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Finally back. They did bloodwork, and it showed she *may* have a bit of pancreatitis. However, the high-calorie prescription food, being very high protein, could cause that. Everything else was okay. They gave her subcutaneous fluids. She didn't think Ruby was extremely dehydrated, but she said even if they are a bit dehydrated, it can make them not want to eat. She gave Ruby an injection of Cerenia, for nausea. We also have tablets of the same thing to start her on tomorrow. She thinks Ruby may be getting a UTI, since I saw what looked like some sort of discharge in that area (on the bottom of her tail). So she'll be on ciprofloxacin for that. She checked Ruby's bladder, and thought it felt OK, so she is probably emptying it well. In all, she said Ruby looked "a lot better than I expected her to". Today, Ruby is trying to get up more on her own. We walked her outside when we brought her home, and she was actually moving pretty well, ON HER OWN--of course with us still using the slings. She again peed outside. Dr. B. said by this time next week we'll have a better idea of whether or not she might be able to reach the point of getting around on her own. That has to be my criteria--she has to be able to do that. And of course, to give her the best shot at that, she's got to start eating!! She weighed 61 pounds in January....today she was 52.4. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 well, it seems like the new stuff can be treated, so that's good. hopefully she will be feeling better and eating soon. 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...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 More prayers headed your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 That sounds like an encouraging report from the vet. I hope she gets her appetite back and then her mobility. You're doing everything you can to help her fight this, and I know she feels how much you love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Sounds like you have an excellent vet. Continued prayers for your girlie! 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...
rascalsmom Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 We do have a great vet. She's wonderful. The tech who gave her the fluids, who is relatively new to the practice, told us that Dr. B. is "the best vet I've ever worked with." To top it off, she studied at OSU, with Dr. C., so she's extremely greyhound-savvy. AND she is great at explaining things thoroughly. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 My Kasey is on prednisone for his allergies. The "sideffect" is increased appetite - although he's always exhibited the opposite of this effect - not much of an appetite. Maybe that is a greyhound thing and might explain further why she isn't mowing stuff down. We are all thinking of you guys, thank you for your updates. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Can anyone help me figure out why Ruby will willingly eat some things--graham crackers, milk bones---but will NOT eat canned dog food (or cat food, or tuna fish) on her own? I KNOW she *can* eat--heck, she can chew up a milk bone!!--but to get 'real' food into her, we have to syringe-feed....this is getting really frustrating. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 She could have some nausea - and anything 'stinky' might seem unappealing. Have you tried Ensure? It was the only thing Princess would take when she was feeling bad. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Possibly she is feeling nauseous or has an acid stomach? Is she still on the Cerenia? Perhaps she needs something a little different. I just looked it up and 'anorexia' and 'inappetance' are listed as possible side effects. Might be relevant, might not .. but in one study that they did the only dogs who showed inappetance were those on Cerenia - none in the control group were affected. It was a small number of dogs, but still, since she's a senior and fragile I'd be inclined to ask if she can try something else for her stomach. Cerenia If you click on 'full prescribing information' you can find the details in a pdf. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yes, she's still on Cerenia, as well as ciprofloxicin. I keep wondering how much is too much....if you know what I mean. She is not a young dog. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yes, she's still on Cerenia, as well as ciprofloxicin. I would suspect the antibiotic is upsetting her stomach. BTW - when I had nausea from chemo, anything with a strong odor made my stomach turn. Even the flowers someone sent. When Morgan wouldn't eat, I finally found deli roast beef worked. I then got him to the point where I could get him started with roast beef and then he would eat his food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Not sure it's the antibiotic, as she wasn't eating BEFORE being on the antibiotic. We've given her the antibiotic yesterday and today, and we got some food into her (syringe) along with the pill. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Personally, I'd feed her whatever she wanted. All the best food in the world won't help if she won't eat it. Have you tried making slice & bake dog cookies from her canned food? Quite a few of us with renal failure dogs found that the same prescription food our dogs turned their noses up at straight from the can miraculously became a yummy treat if baked & served like a cookie. Go figure. Give it a try. You've nothing to lose but the cost of one can of food. Another idea is to try giving her a Tums, Tagamet, Zantac or Pepcid 10 min to an hour before a meal. It may settle an acid stomach caused by her prior lack of eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Melissa, maybe after taking the antibiotics for a while is now upsetting her tummy. I agree with the above to feed her whatever she will eat. Hoping and praying for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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