Guest ReleaseTheHound Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I was in the car with Kelly this morning, waiting for the vet to open to drop her off for a dental, when she had a seizure. She was clearly in pain, labored breathing, back arched so far she could barely stand, and uncontrolled bowels. The vet watched her through the day and she improved, so much that they conducted the dental. But when I came to pick her up at the end of the day, she had regressed and was barely able to lift her head. Prior to the dental she had several blood tests, Xray, and ultrasound, all of which were normal. So I took her straight to the emergency vet (my regular vet does not have overnight staff) and now I am waiting to find out if they can do anything for her. Her heart rate is good so, there is that at least. Prayers please. Updates will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 You and Kelly have my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sending lots of healing thoughts and white light for Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Poor baby. Thinking of you both. Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 You're both in my thoughts. Keep us posted, OK? 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 August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sending lots of prayers. 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...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh, my. Good thoughts coming you way. 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...
Guest ReleaseTheHound Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone. Update: The ER vet was cautiously optimistic. She'll be watching Kelly all night and maybe learn more than we know right now. I will call her for an update in a couple of hours, and again in the morning. I'm home now and Thorulf is here with me, aware of my tension and seeking to comfort me, but unaware of Kelly's situation. I envy him. Edit: Kelly's ear had just finished healing from the yellow-lab incident. Edited August 20, 2011 by ReleaseTheHound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Our warmest thoughts are with you both... Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sending many Prayers!!!!!!!!! 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...
45MPHK9 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Thinking of you and Kelly. 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...
Guest ReleaseTheHound Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Update: The emergency vet reports that Kelly is more alert -- not fully alert, but better than before. She is still panting heavily, so they're going to give her oxygen. Depending how much sleep I get tonight (strained back, unrelated to Kelly's situation) I may call them again, but will definitely post an update in the morning if not before. Thanks again for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Don, updates sound very hopeful. Sending prayers and hugs for Kelly and a good night's sleep for you. 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 ReleaseTheHound Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Update: vet just called. Kelly vomited and urinated a lot of blood. So she is going downhill again and something is very wrong, but at least it gives the doctor some context when she runs more tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sending more prayers......... :hope :grouphug 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 August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 We're here and praying for you and Kelly. :hope 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...
Guest ReleaseTheHound Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 It's over. Kelly has passed away. Bloodwork indicates kidney failure, and her symptoms suggest other organs may also have failed. This is very strange for someone whose lab results were all favorable only a few days ago. Since we're not sure of the cause, I asked that she be cremated. Tomorrow I will have Thorulf re-tested. I need to make sure that, if Kelly somehow got into hazardous material (I have searched the house and found nothing like that), he is not also in danger. Thanks to everyone for your prayers. She came to us at age 3, had a greyt 8 1/2 years of getting her way most of the time, and definitely made our lives better. When I feel up to it I might write more in Remembrance, but for now here's a picture from 2004: http://www.willadsenfamily.org/hounds/yard/kelly-mulch-resting.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm so sorry. I hate to mention this, but have you thought about having a necropsy done to get some answers to what possibly happened. Again I am deeply sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 What a horrible shock. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, precious girl. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I am so sorry. 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...
duncan41 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh, no. I was hoping that initial reports were a sign that she was improving! I am so sorry. :f_pink 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss of Kelly. It is shocking how one day they are fine and another they are gone. I am sure you are heartbroken. 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 August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh no! I was so hoping for a positive update. I'm so very sorry. 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...
greytpups Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm so so sorry, how devastating this must be for everyone who knew and loved her. Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I was praying for a better outcome for Kelly. I am so sorry for your loss. <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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