spottydog Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Best wishes for you and Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks for the update. Sounds promising. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest alannamac Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Duke. What a handsome fellow. Hoping that they can turn this thing around soon so he's more comfortable and you can worry less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Healing thoughts and prayers for your boy. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What a handsome lad. Many prayers coming that he has a total recovery. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Good thoughts for Duke and you. I really hope the mess work and your boy comes back home to you soon. 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...
dante2zoe Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thinking of your handsome boy this morning. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hope he had a good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks, everyone! The ER vet hasn't called yet, so we're assuming that's good news. She said she'd call right away if Duke took a turn for the worse. Otherwise the plan is for her to call with an update after rounds this morning (around 10am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 All good thoughts for Duke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 The vet just called with an update. Duke is hanging in there! They put him on lidocaine last night for the cardiac arrhythmia. The pressure in his abdomen is still elevated ("17cm of water"), but it's not as high as it was yesterday, so she's not as worried about organ failure. Unfortunately he's still losing fluids due to the bloody diarrhea, and his oncotic pressure is low (8). They're giving him more plasma now. They're also continuing to adjust the heparin dosage; last night his clotting time was too long so they reduced the amount of heparin, but then this morning it was too short so they had to increase it again. They're doing another blood test now to check his kidney and liver function. The vet said Duke is sedated from the pain meds, but he's conscious and responds to his name. She's going to call later with an update and to arrange a time for us to see him this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 praying for continuing good news my thoughts and prayers are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Continued prayers. 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...
deboosh Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Sending prayers and white light that Duke will make it through this crisis. Hang in there, Duke! Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Holy moly--hang in there Duke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Jeez, you must be stressed out. Continued goor thoughts for your boy. I want him to come home to you just as he was before this onset. 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...
Victor Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 We just got back from visiting Duke. He's in pretty rough shape. They had to drain a liter of fluid from his abdomen this afternoon because he was having trouble breathing. They're giving him another 2 units of plasma to counteract his low protein levels. The downside of the plasma is that it offsets the anticoagulation of the heparin, so they have to keep adjusting the dose to keep Duke's clotting time where it needs to be. On the plus side the blood test they did earlier showed that his kidneys and liver are still functioning normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What a tough time for all of you . Keeping up the "please get better!" thoughts for your dear 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...
Neighsayer Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 At least there is still positive news coming. Hope he turns it around soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 OMG how scary. Hang in there Duke and get better. Debbie Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thinking of you all and sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Sending positive thoughts for Duke!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 More prayers coming this evening.......you must be a basket case; I know I would be. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hang in there. I know it's hard. 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...
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