NeylasMom Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Sending those good thoughts! 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...
silverfish Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Many good thoughts coming your way. I know what you are going through. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 You and Nadir continue to be in my thoughts and prayers Judy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep sending those good thoughts out for you and Nadir. I hope things improve over the weekend. 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 sending MANY prayers!!! :Hope 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...
Burpdog Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thinking of you & Nadir Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thinking of Nadir today... Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 After an extremely bad night, not due to the clot, but the buprenorphine he is doing even better today than yesterday. My vet had prepared syringes of the buprenorphine in divided dosages of 0.5cc. His thought was to keep it at the minimum and give another injection if needed. He had me give him 1 injection at the office to make sure I would be comfortable doing it. He never seemed to relax though like he did when he had the injection that morning so around 9:30 I decided to give him a 2nd injection. Shortly after that his whining got increasingly louder and he grew more agitated. The vet I had taken him to that morning had given me his number in case I had an emergency so I called him. He told me that in some dogs if too low a dose is given it can cause them to go into a pre-anesthesia like state and many will freak out. He had me give him another injection thinking that too much time had elapsed from the first injection at 6:00 to the 2nd at 9:30. Unfortunately that 3rd injection did not help the situation . I called Dr. Whindham back telling him what was going on. Her told me that unfortunately there wasn't anything more that could be done except wait for it to get completely out of his system then in the morning give 2 injections together, which would equal what he had given him. I did that this morning with MUCH better results. He rested very nicely this morning and continued to do so throughout the afternoon. I even decided to not give him a 2nd set of injections to see how he would do without it. I am happy to say that after having to leave him for a short while to try to find something he would eat because his appetite has been terrible he actually walked to where he normally eats when I brought his food to his bed. Unfortunately he only took a few bites before turning away from it and refusing to eat any more. The only thing he has consistently eaten has been ice cream, cherry cheesecake ice create that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thinking of you this morning.......hoping all is well. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnmclaren Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hi, yes you can. Don't worry he will be alright very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm hoping Nadir is still on the upswing this morning! If I could eat nothing but cherry cheesecake ice cream, I think I'd choose that too I know he needs the buprenorphine, but boy, it sure can make them agitated, distressed and whiny! (I refused it for Twiggy at the e-vet on Fri because of that and b/c I was pretty sure the Tramadol/Gabapentin I already had would be sufficient). Thinking of, and continuing to send good thoughts out to you both! 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster ride right now. Nadir was doing so good yesterday until he started eating again and had to take a poop . Having to go into the crouched position and strain because his poops are firm had him crippled with pain again. He was doing so good yesterday too that I had even chosen to forgo the burprenorphine injections he was due to get at 1:00. He was walking even prancing around acting happy until about 10:00 when I took him out to go potty. I never thought I would regret him having firm poops . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Continued good thoughts for Nadir. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Judy, we are beaming all the good thoughts and support we have to you and Nadir. Hopefully things will be back on the upswing soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Don't skimp on the meds. You want to be ahead of the pain, not behind it Sending prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Keeping you and Nadir in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sending prayers to you and Nadir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Oh, that sounds like a good update, overall! We had a similar bad reaction to Vetergesic with Sid, and it took a while for it to leave his system, but when it did he was just SO much better. Hoping to hear that things are continuing to improve! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Keeping fingers crossed for soft poops and a good day today. As you probably know, sometimes medications slow down the digestive system and cause hard stools or constipation. 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...
TwiggysMom Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'm glad to hear Nadir was feeling so good; too bad poop had to ruin it all! I hope that he's recovered from that, and that he can have more comfort for his "necessities"! 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yesterday was not a good day and today seems to be continuing the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rickiesmom Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 You are both tucked into our hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnmclaren Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 My prayer are with you both. I want to suggest you one more thing that you should concern to other vet also so that you will confirm that whats going on with nadir. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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