Guest Nekos_Mommy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So Neko had an abdominal ultrasound today because they were looking for a few different possible avenues that could cause non-regenerative anemia. they did not find anything to do with his anemia but they did find that his duodenum of his small intestine looked opaque on ultrasound and could be the cause of the chronic soft stool/diarrhea that he has. (we will do a biopsy once we figure out the anemia/bleeding issue) they decided not to do a mucosal bleeding time test because last time it took him 8 hours to clot.. So, no new information on the anemia/bleeding.. I got Dr, Linda Blythe involved (she is the greyhound specialist at Oregon State) and she is going to look at neko's case as well. Right now we are twiddling our thumbs waiting for von willebrands to come back.. thursday he is going in again to get another CBC run to check his platelets again and make sure hes stable. He they will also check to see if his anemia is regenerative (they want to check one more time to make sure because we REALLY want it to be regenerative) and check his cobalamin levels to see if his small intestine is absorbing nutrients properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Gosh, what a nightmare for you two! Hope you both have a good night, and glad at least that he can be 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 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...
galgrey Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 What an ordeal! I'm so sorry you still have no answers. Continued :hopes for Neko and for you. 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...
tbhounds Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So frustrating-thankfully Dr Blythe will be made aware of Nekos case-she sure knows ghs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 In my mind there would have to be a life-or-death reason to do a biopsy of any kind until the cause of the bleeding is identified. I had one with von Willebrand's although it didn't rear it's ugly head until the end. Sending prayers for your handsome guy and hugs of comfort for you. Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Good to hear that you have an accredited greyhound expert joining you on the case. I hope she can find some answers for you and Neko. Still crossing paws and fingers here for him. The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 In my mind there would have to be a life-or-death reason to do a biopsy of any kind until the cause of the bleeding is identified. I had one with von Willebrand's although it didn't rear it's ugly head until the end. Sending prayers for your handsome guy and hugs of comfort for you. The reason for a bone biopsy is so they can rule out bone marrow suppression--diagnosing cancer etc. One of mine had a bone marrow bx @ Ohio State-really wasn't a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 for your precious boy... Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sounds like you're in good hands. I keep thinking about Neko and checking the thread for updates. Sending more good thoughts for you and your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just catching up on this now. Prayers for Neko on continuing improvement. Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I've been following this thread and keeping him in my prayers. Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Waiting for an update...hoping its good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytBengalMom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thinking about sweet Neko, and hoping for good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekos_Mommy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Just dropped my baby off at OSU this morning.. theyll be checking to see if his anemia is regenerative (in case we checked too early before) and doing a CBC to make sure he is stable and does not need a transfusion again.. his gums were pretty pale again this morning . They will also be checking his cobalamin levels to see if his small intestine is functioning properly and is absorbing b12 like it should (cobalamin defficiency may be contributing to the non regenerative anemia but still does not explain the random bleeding out) im hoping for an update soon today... and im really hoping for good news Edited March 14, 2013 by Nekos_Mommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sending more hugs. Will be waiting with you in spirit. 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 March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sending more hugs. Will be waiting with you in spirit. Same here. 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...
silverfish Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Waiting and hoping with you!! The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekos_Mommy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Just picked him up, good news is hes stable (PCV 19%) but the bad news is he's still non regenerative. His von willebrands test came back at 71(low normal, the low end of normal is 70) so it may be contributing but its not the cause. Next step is a bone marrow biopsy to figure out exactly what is wrong with his red blood cells/platelets... I was really hoping for better news today Edited March 14, 2013 by Nekos_Mommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikinghounds Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sorry you didn't get back the best news. I really hope they are able to figure out what's causing his troubles and treat it. Sending healing thoughts and hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Good that he is stable so far but I too was hoping for better news. Continued prayers for your boy. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm glad he's stable. I hope you can find the source of his NR anemia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Next step is a bone marrow biopsy to figure out exactly what is wrong with his red blood cells/platelets... Keeping you and your boy in my thoughts. I hope the biopsy can give you some explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Best thoughts and wishes going out to you and your boy. Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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