Guest greytkidsmom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Kebo hasn't been eating well for a while. We got him a new kibble that he loved for like 3 days then he was back to sniff, lick, walk away. DH and I had separate business trips at the end of January and our long-time pet sitter had a personal breakdown so we had our backup pet sitters and some work friends take care of the kids while we were away. This led to a bout of stress colitis in BOTH Kebo and Tiel. Tiel actually had some blood in her stool so when I called the vet on a Friday afternoon they said they would see her right away. I asked if I should bring Kebo also and after a long pause they said I could just bring some stool (they know he hates the car). We saw my last-choice vet whom we have never seen before and was not overly friendly but did an appropriate workup and agreed it was stress colitis based on the lack of parasites in both stool samples and on the elevated clostridium perferingens (sp?) count in Tiel's sample. He gave me a prescription for flagyl for Tiel but not for Kebo because he hadn't been able to examine him (um...I did ask and we were literally just there 2 weeks ago for a routine well visit). I understand and would probably do the same for a human patient so I left with my 5-days of flagyl and fortiflora. Somehow I did manage to get flagyl for Kebo (please don't judge) so they both completed a 5 day course and both stools firmed up. My work schedule got a little more regular and he was eating a little better. For the past two weeks it has been a challenge to even get a cup of food into him (he eats 4 cups a day). I took him to get weighed last week and he was up 3 pounds. We were using low-sodium chicken broth to entice him to eat so I stopped that in case the little bit of salt in it was causing water retention. The acupuncture vet has been twice and both times has treated appetite points. She did a thorough exam of his abdomen and couldn't appreciate any fluid. I made an appointment for him to see our vet Saturday am and emailed her to make sure I wasn't being an overreactive owner. She agreed we should come. This week I started adding some canned food to his kibble and man did he like that. I was reluctant because when he needed a soft diet after his maxillectomy and we gave him canned it gave him the runs. He had some soft stools yesterday but today I came home to multiple piles of vomit. He is drinking water and his mucous membranes are moist. I told the vet that I still had some "contraband" flagyl and she said to go ahead and start it up again. I'm really worried. His CBC and BMP have been okay but we haven't checked liver or pancreas. He has had several cancers and I wonder if something has spread to his abdomen. If you can spare a good thought for our sweet boy we would appreciate it. He turned 12 2 weeks ago and it seems that every birthday brings some new medical adventure. Thanks again for listening to me ramble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Sending good thoughts for Kebo (and you). Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Good wishes headed in your direction. I hope it turns out to be something minor. Hugs to your gent Kebo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Very best wishes for handsome Kebo. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ugh--I think its time for Kebo to have a series of radiographs +/- an abdominal ultrasound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sireltonsmom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Caring thoughts for Kebo. He's had more than his share of problems, sweet boy. I sent a copy of your posting to Nancy Faris as I was sure she'd want to send you good thoughts too. It sure sounds like you're doing all you can to keep him well and comfy. When Sir Elton wasn't eating much his vet added Tramadol and we fed him mac and cheese with hamburg cooked in it. He ate that well for quite some time. I didn't add salt cooking the noodles. There's enough in packaged foods anyway. Mac n cheese can be homemade to control that as well. Good luck and please keep us in the loop of his journey. Ginny who is owned by Mindy (RDRP) and Beau (prison trained grey). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Sending best thoughts for your boy. 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...
greytpups Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Poor Kebo...I hope it's nothing serious this time...he really deserves a break from his medical issues Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I know how stressful this is (for you!) I hope the vet is able to get some answers. I think I would ask for x-rays and maybe an ultrasound as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Good thoughts for Kebo. I hope it's nothing serious 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...
duncan41 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Poor guy! I sure hope someone can find an answer to his tummy ache. Quote 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Given Kebo's inappetance yet willingness to try soft foods, I wonder if there isn't something new going on in his mouth. Our fallback here for loose poo / diarrhea is Tylan, have you discussed that treatment with your vet? Good luck and good thoughts for Kebo to feel better. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ugh--I think its time for Kebo to have a series of radiographs +/- an abdominal ultrasound. This is what I am thinking too. Our vet is so sweet. She sent the most reassuring email saying "we'll palpate, listen, and probe everything and then go from there." I sent a copy of your posting to Nancy Faris Thanks Ginny - she is so special to us. Given Kebo's inappetance yet willingness to try soft foods, I wonder if there isn't something new going on in his mouth. Our fallback here for loose poo / diarrhea is Tylan, have you discussed that treatment with your vet? Good luck and good thoughts for Kebo to feel better. His mouth seems the most obvious culprit to me as well but the kibble we have been feeding is the size of lentil beans and is soaked until it is very soft. We will definitely have her look that over though. Haven't talked about Tylan - the poo firmed up a few weeks ago with flagyl and we are adding fortiflora. The good news is that he ate all of his dinner last night and all of his dinner this morning - brown rice, chicken, and cooked sweet potato. How I hope it is just that he has become a grumpy old man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Glad he ate his dinner and breakfast. I hope he did the same last night and this morning. More good thoughts for sweet Kebo. 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...
LuvEarsies Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awwwww, Kebo keep up the eating, it's good for you <3 Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Sat 3/1 update: He has eaten all of his breakfast and lunch for 2 days now. rice, chicken, and sweet potato. He is on day 3 of flagyl. We saw the vet this morning. He is down 2.5 pounds from January. She agrees that something is "off" but nothing apparent on physical exam. Plan is to start homemade diet (she gave me some recipes and resources - I'll pop over to dietary thread for more advice I'm sure. Will complete 7 days of flagyl. If he isn't doing better the plan is an empiric course of panacur and/or abdominal ultrasound. We can also restart the "supple spine" supplement for his back that the acupuncture vet gave us - just taper up slowly. He was great getting into the car today which was quite unusual. Think he knew that he needed checking out. He is happily asleep on his chair as we speak. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 wtg Kebo...please keep us posted on his progress. sending good thoughts for Kebo Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Kebo has been eating pretty well over the last couple of days. He cleaned his bowl at dinner last night. This morning I was able to start with a stew one of my GH friends recommended (it took 12 hours to soak the grain and 12 hours to cook). He got 1 cup of softened kibble mixed with 1 cup of the stew. He finished 3/4 of it. Will offer the rest later after morning turnout. He is definitely interested in eating at mealtime and waits in the kitchen for me to finish mixing up his food. Much better than the temperamental old man he appeared to be a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Good boy Kebo :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 that is great news! hopefully, whatever was causing him to not eat wasn't serious and has been "cured" by his new diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I saw you mentioned fortiflora earlier. I wanted to note that for some unknown reason, this actually makes Fenway's issues worse. I've "tested" it twice to be sure fortiflora is the culprit. It is. I hope Kebo continues to eat well. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I saw you mentioned fortiflora earlier. I wanted to note that for some unknown reason, this actually makes Fenway's issues worse. I've "tested" it twice to be sure fortiflora is the culprit. It is. I hope Kebo continues to eat well. Good point. According to the log I have been keeping he has really had appetite problems since August. The fortiflora was a recent addition over the last few weeks. I will definitely keep an eye on it. I plan to stop it after a few weeks and just use the Nupro supplement which has its own probiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Kebo is slowly becoming a member of the clean bowl club again I noticed that he ate for me and not for DH but then realized that DH wasn't using the Kebo-approved ratio of stew to kibble. He had another acupuncture treatment today and the vet thought his low back felt a little looser to her. I will try to get him to the vet for a weight check next week and see where we are. He came upstairs the other day to let me know that I was 10 minutes late for dinner. I am very happy to see him both excited about food and eating again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Great update! Kisses to Kebo, he's my GT crush. How about some pictures of your sweet boy? Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 That is excellent news!!! I second pics of your beautiful boy. 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...
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