3vagreys Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 OK, totally off the wall question, but is it possible the rx food could be responsible for the lowered protein? I know you are not supposed to feed it long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Some prescription foods are formulated for long term use. I'm not sure which food Jack is on, but many of the low residue, GI diets are ok for long term maintenance feeding. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Jack is on Iams "Intestinal Plus", formerly "Low Residue". And Jack is sick now. Same thing he's had several times before, what our vet calls gastritis. Restless, panting, throwing up, drinking lots of water. It started last night, and I gave him a sucralfate. That helped and he was able to sleep. But this morning, he's back to being bad again. Restless, panting, again threw up. I gave him another sucralfate, but I don't know what else to do....any suggestions? Jennifer? Re: the bloodwork. The first time I talked to the vet about his bloodwork (last Friday) she mentioned that some other numbers were down. I didn't write everything down, she was rattling off things faster than I could write. But I *think* she said his kidney and liver values were okay, but maybe albumin was down? I truly trust my vet. She is a friend as well as Jack's doctor, she is very knowledgable about greyhounds. I know she is indeed looking at the whole picture. I am almost to the end of my rope. I don't know how much more I can take, given a lot of other things that have happened in the past almost-four years. It has not been a good four years. Edited October 4, 2012 by rascalsmom 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 October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 We're not saying you shouldn't trust your vet or that she isn't looking at the whole picture. However, it is hard for anywone to make suggestions when we can't see the whole picture. Also, from personal experience, should an emergency arrive & you need to go to ER or a different vet practice it is extremely helpful to have copies of prior bloodwork so the vets know what your dog's normal values are & if those have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I wasn't implying that anyone thought our vet wasn't trustworthy. Not at all. Jack has a temp of 104.5. They gave him sub-q fljids, cerenia, and penicillin. We know without a doubt that there is something wrong somewhere....hopefully tomorrow's ultrasound will find the problem.....whatever it is. 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...
racindog Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Oh poor Jack! I'm praying for him. For Jack: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 A bit of good news. Jack is feeling better now, and is able to rest. I guess the cerenia helped. I am still supposed to limit his water to small bits, and if he keep that down I can give him a little bit (tablespoon) of food, and if that stays down, 1/4 cup. Limited the water is a challenge, because I am currently dog sitting two girl greyhounds for my friend. Just have to keep a close eye on Jack. I am SOOO hoping the ultrasound finds the problem. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 glad Jack is feeling better! hoping the ultrasound finds an easy, fixable problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Good thoughts for Jack & you as well. Glad he is a bit better. Sorry though that he had taken such a rapid downturn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 sending many prayers for Jack! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Good thoughts and prayers for Jack. Hopefully you'll have some answers soon. Quote 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...
robinw Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 You both remain in my thoughts... 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...
JJNg Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I truly trust my vet. She is a friend as well as Jack's doctor, she is very knowledgable about greyhounds. I know she is indeed looking at the whole picture. Like kudzu, I didn't mean to imply that your vet might not be looking at the whole picture. More that we aren't aware of the whole picture, so it's hard to make suggestions or help interpret your vet's recommendations. I hope that the ultrasound tomorrow reveals nothing serious. Keep us posted on how Jack is doing. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Just seeing all this now and wanted to wish Jack luck today and hope he feels better soon!!! Quote 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...
rascalsmom Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 After a lot of searching by the ultrasound person, they found a mass. The vet said it looks to be 2-3 cm, and on the small bowel, maybe. Hard to tell. The liver, kidneys, and pancreas all looked okay. He is scheduled for surgery Monday, but first they'll do a chest x ray. If they see anything on that, they will not proceed with surgery. There's no way to know what type of mass it is until they get it out and biopsy it. I was hoping for an answer, and I got one. Don't have to do the endoscopy, but this still sucks. 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...
Batmom Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You and Jack are in my prayers. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Well darn, I'm keeping both you and Jack in my prayers. Quote 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...
Guest dmt Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Sending many prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsoffreetime Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Adding my prayers as well...hugs to both you and Jack... Quote Rio aka El Rio (Dec. 4/07) - Home May 16, 2010Tiana aka CTW Tyra Time (June 7/07 to December 9, 2016) - home July 1, 2010, we miss you terribly, Sweet Girl Willy aka Starz Predator (Oct. 15/06) - home Aug. 29, 2010and littermates Merlin aka CTW Excalibur & Mirage aka CTW Mirage (Jan. 1/08) - home Dec. 5, 2010 & June 3, 2012missing Beagle-Chihuahua, Kasie Lynn (March 15/95-Sept. 13/10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I will be praying for you and Jack. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 sending more prayers to you and Jack :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kathyr Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 HUGS to Jack. sending white lights and prayers his way. Went through this last year, colonoscopy and two ultrasounds. IBS Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hugs to Jack and to you. Wishing you what they told me to wish for last year with Aquitaine: a benign fatty tumor or blood clot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Oh Melissa, this is just so unfair . I'll be sending loads and loads of good thoughts and 's to you---and to Jack. Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Yeah, it sure feels really unfair to me.....then again, I have always told my kids, who ever told you life was fair?? The thing I keep telling myself is that it is a good sign that he's still in pretty good shape....if it was cancer, surely he'd be doing worse by now (a year after he started having problems)....right? 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...
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