jamngrey Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Adding my prayers & well wishes Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I stopped to see him before work. They brought him up front to a room instead of letting me back to his kennel so I didn't talk to a tech. He seemed more like himself, came over to me when I walked across the room and called him. His gums are yellow. I checked his weight and it's 62 so I don't think he's lost as much as I thought. I think they will do bloodwork soon. Today's pic I took one while he was standing but he looks too skinny so I deleted it from my cell. I heard back from OSU: Bilirubin is typically elevated due to blood breakdown (hemolysis) or liver dysfunction. Greyhounds can normally have a slightly elevated bilirubin but this is too high. They may consider repeating an abdominal ultrasound to look for clues. I have seen clots in liver vessels cause such elevations. In this case therapy is supportive, along with possible administration of aspirin to help prevent future clots. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Kari it sounds like Lucky is in good hands--fingers crossed the liver values will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Keeping fingers crossed that Lucky comes home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 {{{Lucky just wants to go home}}} Kari he's doing so well considering the odds they gave you going in. I sure hope the next tests will have clear answers, good results, and a certain treatment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Keeping both you and Lucky in our thoughts. His morning pic looks good. I truly hope he can come home soon. 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...
Batmom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hang in there, Lucky and Kari! Hoping today is the day for a grand turnaround and Lucky will be able to come home with you. 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...
carronstar Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Keeping Lucky in my thoughts and prayers. Questions are only ever good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 continuing to send prayers for Lucky. You and your pups really have been having a rough time lately :( :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...
NeylasMom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Any news? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) FINALLY the vet called. He was supposed to call at 10am. The vet is a jerk but he saved my dog. He actually joked that he made me wait all day for an update. I can pick him up at 4:30 today. He has not clue why his bilirubin is elevated but told me to check it again in a few days. I asked if I could add asprin in case of a clot but he said no. That was what OSU suggested, to be on the safe side. Edited December 3, 2012 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Yay for Lucky, and you! So glad - he is so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I am so glad Lucky is coming home!!! Why is your vet against the aspirin? 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...
Wonder Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I am so glad Lucky is coming home!!! Why is your vet against the aspirin? He has been throwing up since Thursday so asprin might upset his tummy more. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 So very happy that Lucky is coming home. Holding very good thoughts for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Glad he's coming home 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...
tbhounds Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Theres no place like home :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Good news. May he recover well & may those gums turn a nice, pretty shade of pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've been holding my breath waiting to hear this. Once he gets home, everything will get better. They always feel and do better at home where it's familiar and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Glad to hear that Lucky is coming home, I'm sure he will be much more comfortable in familiar surroundings and his mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This is good news, and I am sure being home will help Lucky recover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Good news!!!! Yea Lucky!! Home is where the heart is, and I pray being home will make his liver feel better, too. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 :yay Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 What great news! Maybe his stomach is off because of the anesthesia too? He will be feeling fine again at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 We are home. I got him in the house and had him lay on a dog bed in the kitchen while I let the other pups outside. Then I tried to get him to eat, nada Now we are all hanging out in the livingroom. I'm beat and could go to sleep already. I get to sleep on the couch for 2 weeks until he can do stairs again. No biggie. I did it for 6 months when Sparks wasn't doing well at the end. Incision The drive home Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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