TheFullHouse Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Bullitt had stopped eating all his meals last week. He wouldn't eat breakfast but would eat dinner. This weekend he wouldn't eat much of anything and today his abdomen got so big he looked pregnant. We rushed him to the vet. They did abdominal xrays but there was so much fluid they could not see the organs they needed to see. His blood work was fine except his protein was a little off but not bad enough to cause the amount of fluid he has in his abdomen. They kept him and are going to get some fluid from his stomach and culture it and do some chest x-rays. The vet gave us a list of the things it could be and none of them were good. I'm scared to death. He's only 7 years old. Mike took this picture while we were waiting for test results. You can see how big his belly is. Update: I spoke with Dr. B just a bit ago. He tapped his belly last night and did an ultrasound. Everything in the belly looks good. Spleen, liver, kidneys all looked normal so he decided to ultrasound Bullitt's heart. He found a spot on Bullitt's heart that is giving him concern so he's going to do another ultrasound this afternoon to see if there are any changes that have occurred over night and to get a better look now that there is not as much fluid build up. He told me he's pretty confident that this is a heart issue we're dealing with. I have to call him back after 5:00 this afternoon. Bullitt will be staying at the vets tonight. He told me he doesn't have as much fluid on his belly this morning as he did last night but Bullitt would not eat this morning. I'll post any new news tonight after I chat with Dr. B again. 5:00 Update Dr. B is still waiting on some lab results. When he gets those he will hopefully have a diagnosis for us and a treatment plan worked up. Bullitt is drinking water and ate some dinner tonight. Good boy! Hopefully I will have more to report tomorrow. August 15th Update The only reason I know the date is it's Mike's birthday today and we were hoping Bullitt would be home to celebrate with us but he won't. They have not received the results from the culture they are running on the fluid they took from Bullitt's belly. I know from them doing a culture on Jilly Bean, it takes a few days so I'm not sure when he will be home at this point. Dr. B said until he gets those results back Bullitt will be staying there. I do know he ate well this morning and is drinking so he is improving. Have I mentioned I'm not a patient woman and this is driving me nuts! I will update again when I know something. August 16th a.m. update I just got off the phone with Dr. B, he said Bullitt is eating well and acting like he feels a lot better. He told me he redid the ultrasound and Bullitt's heart looks good, no abnormalities at all and that it appears to be good and strong. The test results he is waiting for is a cardiac test that will tell us if Bullitt has any underlying heart disease. He said most dogs that appear with the amount of fluid in their bellies as Bullitt had usually have a heart murmur or during the ultrasound you can see that the heart is not functioning properly. That is not the case with Bullitt, his heart appears to be functioning fine. Bullitt's presentation of symptoms is quite odd apparently. Figures doesn't it. I specifically asked about liver disease since Peanut being Bullitt's sister passed away from liver failure and since Bullitt was admitted another sibling has been admitted to the vet (not one of mine) showing signs of liver disease. He told me all of Bullitt's liver function tests are good. The protein level was a little low but not low enough to have caused the amount of fluid Bullitt had in his belly. He asked if the presentation of symptoms were similar and I told him yes so he was glad I told him about that. He's going to do another blood work up just to make sure it isn't Bullitt's liver. He also said most dogs with severe liver involvement appear to be quite ill and Bullitt doesn't seem that way at all. He said until he gets the results from the cardiac tests back he just feels more comfortable having Bullitt there with him. He told me to check back after 3:00 this afternoon and see if the test results are back yet. Hopefully he'll get the test results back by tomorrow. Jilly Bean has an appointment tomorrow afternoon and it would be wonderful to bring Bullitt home with us then. August 16th PM Update It's been an eventful day. I received a call from the owner of Bullitt and Peanut's other sibling who is ill requesting my vet's number. Their vet wanted to call and speak to him. Bullitt's brother is not doing well so special prayers would be appreciated. The lab report is still not back. I swear they must use the slowest lab or I don't understand the complexities of the test. Janet sent me a copy of Peanut's lab report. I forwarded it to Mike and he's making a copy and dropping it off at the vet's on the way home and will visit with our boy for a while. He told me that was going to be hard on them both but I told him that's okay. Gee was there for a week and when we finally got to visit her it was to help her to the bridge. I don't ever want one of my dogs last week to be at the vet with no visits from us. While there Mike is going to request they do an bile acid test on Bullitt tomorrow. This test will tell us if Bullitt's liver is functioning properly. I need to know this for peace of mind. If it's not it should explain the fluid in his belly and I will then have the other 3 boys tested to make sure their liver's are functioning. The problem with litter mates I guess. Edited August 16, 2012 by JillysFullHouse 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...
gazehund Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 You know you have all the prayers I have and then some. Up date when you can. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers and healing thoughts being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh Bullitt, please be ok! 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...
Guest boondog Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 All of you will be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh no, how terrifying. Sending all good thoughts to Bullitt and your whole household. 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...
Riverhound Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh no! He's a young'un! I'm sorry. Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 ... hope they find what is wrong and fix it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh no!!! Sending you all the strength and positivity from here too! Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBean Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers sent! He is so young I'm sorry! **Shellie with GiGi aka: Good Girl (Abita Raginflame X Ace High Heart) and two honorary hounds Butter and Bella** https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiGisCloset2?ref=si_shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sending lots of prayers...keep us posted. Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh no. Lots and 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...
vsrenard Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am thinking tons of good thought for you, and the poor pup. Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Keeping you and your boy in my thoughts. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sending many good thoughts for Bullitt your way, Judy, and hoping that everything will be okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Judy, you, Mike and Bullitt are surrounded by all the good thoughts, white light and prayers we can muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Did they suggest an echocardiogram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Did they suggest an echocardiogram? I think they will once they x-ray his chest. Dr. B told me Bullitt does not have a heart murmur and his heart sounds good but that CHF and Cardiomyopathy are two things that can cause fluid in the belly like he has. He mentioned several other things also so I think he's just ruling one thing out at a time. 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...
HopeForHounds Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 You know I'm sick about this. I've asked our Angel girl to keep watch over her brother. Hugs to you guys. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sending lots of healing thoughts to Bullitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Oh, sweet Bullitt, we're sending you LOTS of prayers! Edited August 13, 2012 by queenwinniesmom 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...
tbhounds Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Fingers crossed--hopefully they will tap the tummy--it will give him immediate (but, perhaps just temp) relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Prayers for Bullitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Fingers crossed--hopefully they will tap the tummy--it will give him immediate (but, perhaps just temp) relief. They are doing that tonight. Poor guy was so uncomfortable. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I hope you get some answers soon, poor Bullitt Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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