Ullaluv Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 How is Jack doing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 He's doing well, thanks for asking. . Went for blood work today, and the vet is pleased with his progress. Poop is really runny, though. He is eating about 6 cups of ultra low fat food daily, and is not losing weight. Will get bloodwork results by Thursday. 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 October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great news!!!! 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...
gr8kids Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Oh I wish you the best with this, prayers are with you. The poop will change if its a different diet and will for a few days, add some pumpkin or make some cooked ground beef/chicken or turkey w/pumpkin to help get the poop under control. good luck Jack, you are in greyt hands! Kathy p.s. if your vet isn't educated on natural supplements, they will be the first to say no. Speaking from someone who has a lymphoma dog survivor 6 months now w/no signs of it. We did the treatment and I also consulted w/Dr Becker a natural vet who agreed w/the treatment and then gave extra natural supplements to clean the body and help fight to keep the cancer in remission. You can do a phone consultation with her too....she is a world of knowledge. Edited October 17, 2012 by gr8kids Kathy, Bo (SK's Bozo), and Angels Storm (Greys Big Storm), Grace (Rise to Glory) and Sky(Greys Sky Dove),My dog believes I go to work for their food and treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 So happy to hear he's doing well and eating! I can't stop thinking about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Forgot to add that he will be starting on prednisone. We have to see how the bloodwork comes out first. She is concerned about his albumin level, as well as protein. He is currently on pepcid, flagyl, and clavamox. She did say he seems to be doing well, and there's no fluid in his gut--which means the bowel repair is holding. I have to take him weekly for blood work, at least for awhile. 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 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Glad to hear he is holding his own! 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 October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Honestly, I have been amazed at how well he's done. Aside from the diarrhea, that is. If *I* had had similar surgery, I would probably still be whining. . He was under anesthesia for FOUR HOURS. He is still thin--73.8 yesterday, when his normal weight is more like close to 85--but at least he didn't lose since last week. If we can get this under control, I won't even complain about the price of the food. . Promise. Edited October 17, 2012 by rascalsmom 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 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great report. All systems go go go in the right direction now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Nice to see he's eating and holding his own! 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 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great news! 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...
rascalsmom Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Blood work results: total protein is up, to 4.3. Albumin is up a bit, from 2 on 9/27 to 2.3 now. Liver enzymes are normal. Jack will be starting on prednisolone as soon as I get the prescription. Hopefully this will work. But so far, everything is heading in the right direction! 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 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 GO JACK!!!!! 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...
racindog Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 go Jack!!!! 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...
DesiRayMom Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 More prayers that Jack continues to improve!!! And bless his heart for being willing to eat "anything." Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Woo hoo!! 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...
mychip1 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Many prayers for this to be managable! Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Go, Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yay Jack! What a trooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 This is so frustrating. I got the 'script for the prednisolone--the vet clinic doesn't keep it on hand--and took it to the pharmacy to get filled. It was for tablets. The pharmacist tells me he only has it in SYRUP and eye drops. He calls the vet, and then he calls me back. They decided to use the syrup!! I am rather upset about this--he needs to get more than 1.5 teaspoons (8ml) twice daily, and this stuff smells like a kid's grape medicine. He does not like it, it is hard to get it into him. Tablets would be SOOO much easier, he will take any kind of pill in a gob of canned dog food. Why doesn't someone have the tablets??!! 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...
DesiRayMom Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I cannot imagine a pharmacy not having Prednisolone. My clinic keeps both 5 mg & 20 mg tablets in stock. Where are you located? 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 October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 We are about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. This is really ticking me off. It's stressful enough going through all of this--ultrasound, surgery, and now all these rather expensive meds and we have to give him SYRUP?? 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...
JJNg Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Prednisolone is on backorder. Our clinic was running low, and we've been trying to get it for the past month or two with no luck, and the distributors don't even have a release date. From what I can find, apparently prednisolone tablets are only produced by 1 manufacturer, unlike many generic drugs that are produced by multiple manufacturers. Is there a particular reason your vet wants Jack on prednisolone instead of prednisone? Prednisone is converted into prednisolone by the liver in dogs (and in most other species), so the 2 are considered pretty interchangeable as long as liver function is normal. 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...
tbhounds Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We have some prednisolone in our clinic-which mg are you using? However, I second the question-why not prednisone? (Although quite frankly I still prefer budesonide over either one of those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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