dmswartzfager Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 So Miss Scarlett has been on warfarin and aspirin for a week now (aortic thromboembolism). The heparin injections were stopped on Sunday, much to her relief. I took her to the cardiologist for the clotting time test on Thursday evening. She's now clotting more like a regular dog, as opposed to clots forming too quickly, but the cardiologist wants her to be on the low end of abnormally long clotting time. So, we're alternating warfarin 2mg and 3mg every other day, and we'll recheck next Thursday. She's walking around better, and is even trotting a little. Her right femoral pulse was absent last Tuesday; it is now back, albeit weakly. I finally got to see exactly how much she likes cats (as in, for breakfast) - she was determined to leave with the lady with the cat that had just been discharged. So, since she seems to like being outside and going for rides and stuff, but she can't really walk (and really shouldn't, until the clots are all gone), we're going to get her trained to use the world-famous Swartzfager greyhound cart. First lesson was last night; we'll take the show outside over the weekend with the nice weather. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 What a sweetheart. And what a nifty little cart she gets to ride in! Hoping that she keeps getting better and better every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 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 PiagetsMom Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Glad to hear and update on pretty Miss Scarlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Good girl. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Glad to read about Miss Scarlett's positive update. She really landed in the perfect place with you. I'm currently going through the same issue with Nadir. He has a large thromboembolism located in the aortic trifurcation, which is blocking blood flow to his right femoral artery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 what a gorgeous girlie and how lucky she is to have you! I'm jealous.... I wanna be carted around in style like her... Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Sounds like wonderful progress! Love her ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 That is awesome! I saw something similar for an old girl when we were down in VA. You guys were meant for each other and we'll keep Miss Scarlett in our thoughts. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Miss Scarlett is Precious :beatheart I am glad ,she is doing better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Great to see such a positive update! Hope your beautiful girl continues to get better and better. Quote 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 psdirector Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 The cart is amazing! Miss Scarlet looks so comfy. Glad that she is doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 So glad Miss Scarlet is feeling better. That's some carriage for your precious girl......now maybe a parasol for some shade......... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 That's some carriage for your precious girl......now maybe a parasol for some shade......... The white PVC tubes at the corners of the cart are for holding the poles to support a canopy. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Glad she is doing better! That is quite the ride for a princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 That's a pretty good medical report. for more progress. I love the cart. Especially the padding. Very very nice. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I am so glad to hear that Miss Scarlett is improving - sending best wishes for that to continue! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 So glad to hear it! Sending you all continued good wishes. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 What an excellent cat-sighting position Waiting to see how the first outdoor excursion went. 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...
dmswartzfager Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 What an excellent cat-sighting position Waiting to see how the first outdoor excursion went. It went fabulously. She enjoyed being able to turn her head around in all directions and watch the world go by, without having to worry about bumping into things. Brian thinks she's the first of our hounds to truly appreciate the cart. I'm not so sure about that - Frazzle thought the cart was fabulous for taking a nap and roaching. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I read your earlier account in the Cute & Funny forum, and meant to post here that I'd seen it. But now I'm rewarded for being lazy by getting more details about Queen Scarlett's procession. Do you lift her into the cart? Did she settle down easily into position? Frazzle What a sweetheart he was. 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...
dmswartzfager Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I read your earlier account in the Cute & Funny forum, and meant to post here that I'd seen it. But now I'm rewarded for being lazy by getting more details about Queen Scarlett's procession. Do you lift her into the cart? Did she settle down easily into position? Frazzle What a sweetheart he was. I do lift her into the cart. I seem to recall teaching the boys to get in on their own, and made it easier by dropping the rear panel for them... but more often than not, I lift the dogs in. She easily settles into a sit, and then I gently pull her front legs forward to get her down - she doesn't resist this. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Scarlett had another episode in the van while we were driving to buy some more food for them - refusal to stand on her left leg, unable to get comfortable, and screaming in pain. We took her straight to the ER, where the doc on duty is young and doesn't want to do much of anything until she hears from the cardiologist. This time her left leg is affected, with a weak and intermittent femoral pulse (it's been a strong pulse until now). I think one of her clots moved. The ER doc basically sent us home until she hears from the cardiologist. Scarlett was given an injection of pain medications, but that's about it. So, we wait. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 oh dear.......sending prayers for Miss Scarlett Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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