Hollis Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Aww Kari. Big hugs for you. I don't know if this helps but Honey had a 5lb mass on her spleen and had it removed. She was with us for two more years. (Honey was just over 20lbs at the time. So yeah, the mass was almost a quarter of her weight. And she survived!) Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Follow up on your request that he only be taken outside in a fenced area. If your vet is like mine, all dog collars are removed and only a thin nylon slip lead is used. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Glad he's doing better. Home he's home this afternoon where he can get some rest. 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...
kudzu Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Sending prayers for Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 hoping for a quick recovery, I know he will be happier at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I cannot express enough, I am so glad that you caught this early. I have lost two dogs when the tumor ruptured and they bled out. We did not have any warning. My earnest prayers for Lucky and warm hugs for you. Quote 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...
Rickiesmom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 What a good update, in spite of the noise factor. Hope Lucky can be home with you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 another update post 1 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...
DustysMom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Could the increased heart rate be a result of meds? C'mon Lucky. We're praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Just lots of prayers for continued improvement. He does sound like he'd do better at home. Edited December 1, 2012 by greyhead Quote 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...
Wonder Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Could the increased heart rate be a result of meds? C'mon Lucky. We're praying for you. It's common with a splenectomy. I asked if it could have anything to do with his hyperthermic issues and he said not really. It's from the chemicals that get released when the spleen is removed. Doc did say he would be better off at home because of his hyperthemic issues but he could keel over without treating the irreg heartbeat. So I really didn't know what to do. I want him home but don't want him to die here either. I am finishing up a few things at home and will go spend the afternoon there with him. 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...
kudzu Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 There is a lot of good news so far. Sorry about the heart issue. Is it arrhythmia? When my boy bloated he had his spleen removed at the same time. He had arrhythmias in the first 24 hrs after surgery. IIRC it is common with splenectomy. I honestly don't know if/how it was treated but it resolved quickly. He was released to come home in 24 hours. BTW, there was a mass on his spleen. It was benign. Sending more good thoughts for Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Has he settled down a bit there, or are they able to sedate him a bit so he can handle being there a bit better? It's a tough call - no advice, just hoping he gets past this little hump and is well on the road to recovery soon. If you decide to keep him there, would your mom or one of your friends stay at your house with your other dogs so you can stay at the kennel with him. Maybe take some mats or pillows to make it more comfortable for you? 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...
Batmom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 All fingers and toes crossed for you and your boy, Kari. 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...
Guest dmt Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 sending good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hopefully your being there with him will settle him down a bit and help him recover. 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 june Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Sending prayers that he continues to improve. june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Update Sat afternoon Good news and bad news. Bad news- he is staying another night. Good news- he is responding to the lidocane treatment to regulate his heartbeat. They have him on a drip so that's why he has to stay. I am going there around 1:30 and will spend the afternoon with him. 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...
Batmom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Give him some smooches for Grammy and me, OK? 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 December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Good news and bad news. Bad news- he is staying another night. Good news- he is responding to the lidocane treatment to regulate his heartbeat. They have him on a drip so that's why he has to stay. I am going there around 1:30 and will spend the afternoon with him. Can someone post this on my GT thread? I need to go see him now and can't take on GT from my cell very well. Thanks 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...
Cully Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Baby steps. 1hour at a time. :bighug Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Greyt news about responding well to the lidocaine. All paws crossed here and sending Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 :grouphug Thinking of you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Aww. But Lucky will pull through - prayers and thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Continuing to send prayers, Kari 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...
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