snowjay Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) It's Cody's turn to be sick... Over the past week or so he's been showing some signs of arthritis with a slowness to stand and reluctance to jump on my bed, but once he is up he walks around ok, so I made an appt to see our vet this Thursday. When I came home from work Monday I noticed what looks to be his lymph nodes swollen on his neck, called the vet to see if she could see him sooner and couldn't (was headed into emerg surgery and are closed NYD and today). She didn't seem all that concerned as he was still eating and in generally good spirits. Well yesterday morning things were going ok until he decided to throw up around 10am. Lots of water and maybe a handfull of kibble from breakfast. Ok, not waiting until Thurs so off to the e-vet we go. They ran blood work and everything showed normal and no sign of any TBDs either. They discovered one tooth that is questionable and might account for his swollen glands and are thinking the hind end weakness isn't related. The doc didn't want to go crazy with tests & x-rays just yet until we follow up with our regular vet on Thursday. So we were sent home with some rimadyl for his pain and clindamycin for infection. He's resting comfortably and doesn't seem to be in any distress. We did have a little vomit at 4:30am, a little water and one piece of kibble and he really didn't want to eat much of his breakfast. I suspect it's the rimadyl upsetting his stomach and called the e-vet and they weren't too concerned since he's not constantly vomiting and is resting ok. He's been on it several times before but don't remember if it caused him a slight upset back then. So anyway it hasn't been a fun start to the new year - just want my Cody to be better so any good thoughts for him you could spare. Edited January 7, 2013 by snowjay Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Best thoughts for Cody. Get well soon, buddy. every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 many good thought for Cody from all of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 If the dog has an upset stomach anyway then couldn't you ask the vet to prescribe some Sucralfate to help keep it from being further irritated by the Rimadyl.? With TBDs ruled out you can ask your regular vet to run some 'standard' tests to make sure Cody's systems are all working OK. Hope Cody is a lot better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Aw, sorry you guys had to go to the e-vet :( . FWIW, what we do for most drugs is: 1. Give pepcid (10mg famotidine is the generic, usually called "acid controller" or some such). 2. Wait 30-40 minutes. 3. Offer meal or substantial snack (nice if they eat something but not required). 4. Give other meds such as antibiotics, Rimadyl, prednisone. Hope your boy is back to himself soonest! 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...
Wonder Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Do you have to use rimadyl? Maybe your reg vet can give tramadol instead. Not a fan of rimadyl after Lucky's liver get messed up on it. Edited January 2, 2013 by Wonder 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...
mychip1 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Many well wishes for Cody. 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...
snowjay Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Aw, sorry you guys had to go to the e-vet :( . FWIW, what we do for most drugs is: 1. Give pepcid (10mg famotidine is the generic, usually called "acid controller" or some such). 2. Wait 30-40 minutes. 3. Offer meal or substantial snack (nice if they eat something but not required). 4. Give other meds such as antibiotics, Rimadyl, prednisone. Hope your boy is back to himself soonest! I asked the nurse today if I should give him some pepcid and she said to hold off on that for now. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Do you have to use rimadyl? Maybe your reg vet can give tramadol instead. Not a fan of rimadyl after Lucky's liver get messed up on it. This isn't long term, just 3-4 days. AFAIK, tramadol would just mask pain but not reduce any inflammation since it's an opioid not an NSAID. I'm going to see how he feels and eats tonight before I give him another dose. We see our regular vet tomorrow morning. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Sending get well wishes for Cody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Join the club. Buddy got a shot that was more than the office call. Hope Cody is better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Feel better soon Cody! Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Good healthy thoughts for Cody. 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...
turbotaina Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Aw, good wishes for sweet Cody. Hope he's back to 100% very soon! Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well wishes going out to Cody ... feel better soon, kiddo Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hope Cody feels better soon. Not sure why they said no pepcid, I am pretty sure it wouldn't affect any tests they wanted to run tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Feeling for you!! I hope Cody feels better soon, with nothing too weird to deal with!! :hug My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmc333 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Would putting the rimadyl in a pill pocket help with his tummy upset any? Does a pill pocket slow down absorption or anything helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I got him to eat dinner tonight. I don't think he liked the venison canned food this morning, because he turned his nose up at it again tonight. But he did eat a little kibble and a half can of some chicken w/ veggies food, plus some cheese and white bread I gave him in the middle of the afternoon. Still not his usual appetite though. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hope he feels better soon. Keep us posted. My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sending positive thoughts for Cody. Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sending healing energy for Cody. 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...
Cully Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 :bighug waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Get well soon, Cody. Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2dogs4cats Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Ah, not such a good start to the year . Hope Cody feels better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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