4My2Greys Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 We have an appointment with Auburn tomorrow and right now I'm very afraid I'm not going to hear the news I want to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Keeping you and your boy close in my thoughts. 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...
o_rooly Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Adding more good thoughts. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 More good thoughts from up North. 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks everyone we can use all the good thoughts you can send. I'm going today to try to find out the status of his clot and if is worth it for us to keep fighting. Lately as I've posted his condition has worsened and the pain becoming more intense and lasting longer. There have been several nights where he has been up all night panting nonstop from the pain. I've increased his gabapentin to 400mg from 300mg twice a day and tramadol from 50mg twice a day to 100mg given in the morning before I leave for work, then at 6:00 pm and again at 12:00 am. This seems to have helped somewhat, but he still has episodes of panting from the pain. What I'm hoping to find out is if the clot is growing larger (not good) or if it is starting to break down and although giving him more problems right now will continue to dissolve and eventually no longer be a problem. The other thing I want to discuss with them, if the clot is growing is the possibility and cost of surgery, I guess they would put a stent in to bypass the clot. It wasn't presented as an option before because of his heart, but considering what I'm looking at now I almost feel that if the success rate is high enough and I can afford it it will be worth the risk compared to the alternative I'm looking at now of having to let him go because I can't control his pain anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Judy I hope the news is positive. We are here for you no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 We are hoping that you have good news today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hoping for some good news for you and Nadir. BTW, Gabapentin needs to be dosed every 8 hours, not every 12. So you have a chance to increase his pain control that way. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes, I made that mistake too. vet said give him gabapentin 300mg every 8 hrs, rather than higher dose every 12 hrs. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Keeping Nadir in my prayers and hoping for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Gosh, I've been following this thread. I hope you get good news today. Lots of prayers for Nadir. Quote 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...
3DogNite Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 All fingers and toes crossed for Nadir!!! a few prayers have been whispered as well Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Oh, Judy, tears for you, for your worry and for his pain. We are keeping you both in our prayers, and hoping that it isn't the sad news you fear. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Sending more prayers for Nadir! Quote 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Quote 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...
NeylasMom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Any updates? 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 We didn't get back home yesterday until almost 9:00 last night. I sat down to give an update after getting Nadir and Chase fed and taken out for potty then fell asleep as I started to write an update. Unfortunately the original thrombus has not gotten any smaller. There are also numerous clots in the arteries of his back legs. We was able to actually feel one that was in the artery coming down right under his groin. You can feel a pulse if you place your fingers right in the crease of his groin then come down about an inch or so and you feel this hard corded area after that you lose the pulse. My vet had found this on examination last week after his bad episode and it was confirmed on ultrasound that this was a clot. I've got to start getting ready for work so I will give an update tonight on what we discussed as far as surgery goes. He slept very good last night I'm very happy to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for letting us know, Judy. The good thoughts, white light, prayers, and nose kisses from Lydia are still coming! Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I've never dealt with a clot before, so I don't know anything about it... might sound ignorant, so I apologize.... if they know where the clots are located, they can't insert a needle in them and break them up, or inject something to break/dilute them? I can't believe what pain he's experiencing from this, yet it seems like they should be able to treat it somehow... poor baby... my hopes and prayers are with you... Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Good thoughts Judy! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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