Guest Stripeyfan Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 The other day Kelly started having peeing issues (post here) which we thought might be a UTI, as he had suspected one back in Feb. But the vet, who we saw today, couldn't find anything abnormal in his pee. From the symptoms we described - the main one being peeing for 4-5 mins with very little flow, then needing to go again immediately, leaking urine and needing to go out in the night - she thinks he may have bladder stones or, worst-case scenario, a growth/growths in his bladder. Which could have caused the problems he had back in Feb too. We didn't want to wait to get this checked out so tomorrow morning he's going in for X-rays (2 different sorts) and an abdominal scan, and will also have bloodwork to check his kidney function. For the X-rays etc he will need an anaesthetic, although we've been assured it will be a 'safe' one for Greyhounds - I made sure I asked! I think it is called Propofol (sp?). Of course I am freaking out anyway, especially as he may need surgery if it is a blockage. And here I was hoping that THIS year might be a little less eventful health-wise for him. Please please please could we have some good thoughts via the power of Greytalk to keep my boy safe tomorrow. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hoping Kelly is JUST fine Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Oh no! Sending many good thoughts. I'm sure the x-ray procedure will be fine, though. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Praying all goes well for Kelly and you get some answers soon. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Prayers for Kelly, hope everything turns out just fine Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Very best wishes for smooth sailing tomorrow & an easy solution for Kelly's troubles. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 poor Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Sending lots of Good thoughts and prayers for Kelly!!!!!! :hope Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Lots of good thoughts for sweet Kelly! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Lots of good thoughts and prayers for Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks so much guys. I had a feeling this wasn't going to be simple... because nothing with Kelly ever is! But it's still scary. Will update tomorrow once we know what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You and Kelly are in my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Many prayers that all goes well.... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Sending prayers for your pupper and hugs for yourself. 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...
kickchick2000 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sending good thoughts. Quote 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...
Houndtime Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good thoughts for Kelly from Fuzzy who had plenty of pee pee issues this winter. Quote 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...
MerlinsMum Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sending LOTS of good thoughts for Kelly tomorrow!! He will be fine, you'll see but I know how hard it is not to worry, especially when anaesthesia is involved I'll be thinking of you both tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well and that the results are good news. And yes, please make sure you keep us posted! :goodluck :goodluck For Kelly --> Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good thoughts for Kelly! I hope things go well. 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...
sabrina Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Kelly that you get good news tomorrow Quote 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...
greyhead Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Kelly boy, here's hoping it's just silly little stones that will be easy to treat once they're discovered! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've been through this. My vet started with x-rays. One type of stones is clearly visible with x-ray. Nothing. Only then did we move on to an ultrasound. George did not have anesthesia for EITHER procedure. Not sure why your vet thinks Kelly needs it? I was told that George lay peacefully on his back in the U shaped foam form they use and actually was wagging his tail as the technician did the ultrasound! Naturally they found absolutely NOTHING... But at least we eliminated many options. Good luck to Kelly and you. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Just rang the vet. He is 'waking up nicely' and we can go and collect him in an hour. Argh, longest hour of my life! The vet wants to see us too so perhaps they have found something...? GeorgeofNE - I think anaesthetic for X rays is a standard procedure here. Kelly is pretty spooky with strangers anyway and he certainly wouldn't lie on his back like that! He hates being lifted too and if he doesn't like what someone is doing to him, he will NOT stay still. So I think he would have needed it anyway even if it wasn't standard procedure. I DID make sure they were using the greyhound-safe one, Propofol (I asked the nurse again this morning too!). She said they would give it to induce anaesthesia, then take him off it and keep him asleep with gas. If you don't mind me asking, what symptoms was George having? The main one Kelly has had now (and had in Feb), which was why the vet now suspects stones, was having to pee for 5 mins straight without much coming out. I timed him the other night and it really did take that long. Then, straight away, he'd have to have another pee which would come out in a big gush as if it was being 'released' after getting blocked by something. Thank you so much to everyone for all the good thoughts! Will update again later when we've seen the vet. Edited April 28, 2011 by Stripeyfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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