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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

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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.

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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

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{{{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.

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Keeping both you and Lucky in our thoughts. His morning pic looks good. I truly hope he can come home soon.

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.

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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.

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 Illinois
We 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.

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continuing to send prayers for Lucky. You and your pups really have been having a rough time lately :( :( :(

 

:hope :hope :hope

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
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Any news? :hope

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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

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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.

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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

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I am so glad Lucky is coming home!!!

 

Why is your vet against the aspirin?

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.

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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.

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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

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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. :bighug

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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

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The drive home

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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

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