Charlies_Dad Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Glad the surgery went well. Continued good thoughts for Huston. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Happy to hear that he is out of surgery and all went well. Now on to some quick healing............. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sorry about the screw up with the meds, but the important thing is he is through the surgery and recovering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burpdog Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Last I heard calcium was normal. He had eaten a can of chicken and was eating some of another. He may be able to come home in the morning! Thanks for the prayers and thoughts. Keep them coming please Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 still coming your way. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Morning update: vet wants to check calcium level again at 1 so he won't come home until later. He has eaten two cans of chicken and one sardines. I am going to drop off kibble since he is eating so well! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Eat, eat, baby 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...
carronstar Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Chicken and sardines, yum. He will be so happy to be home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 1 p.m. calcium had dropped but not yet into seizure range. Blood check at 4:30. I am going to have a nervous breakdown Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sending prayers and hope his calcium levels are OK. 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...
Neighsayer Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 What's the 4:30 calcium level? We'll be nervous along with you. 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...
Burpdog Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 He is home. Calcium level not as high as doc wanted, but good enough to come home. Excellent surgeon and one tough dog! He trotted in from outside. As long as we can control the calcium we will be good. Trying to shove down 3 tums at a time is awful. I am going to try making a "canned" type food and mix the tums in and see if he'll eat it. Hopefully liver will mask the taste of the tums. So far tonight he has eaten sardines, salmon, yogurt, kibble and canned with his fresh factors mixed in. He needs acupuncture and adjusted. He is walking a little funny from being up on the table. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Welcome home Huston! All things considered, glad to read the good news! Continued positive thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Glad he is home! Tums: Can you use just plain calcium carbonate pills? I get big bottles of those at Walgreen's/Walmart -- unflavored, kind of a slender capsule shape. 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...
Blaidd49 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 NOW has powdered calcium carbonate which is easy to mix with food. How many mg of calcium does he need a day? I have also used ground eggshells (calcium carbonate) as a calcium supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 He's on 3 tums twice a day. I'll check the other supplement you mention. I've used a calcium add in when I cooked for my guys. I was afraid to go to sleep. Huston slept well, ate, and ate, and ate. He is sore and needs needled and adjusted. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Sorry you didn't sleep well but glad he did! And glad he is eating. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can you arrange for a simultaneous adjustment/acupuncture for him and a massage for you? Take care of yourself as well as Huston and the rest of the pack. 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...
krissn333 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Okay...this is sort of an obnoxious song if you're not into heavy music, but...someone showed me this video not too long ago. This guy was an undergrad student and did this as a project for one of his classes. The song explains how parathyroid hormones raise your blood calcium, and the parathyroid gland detects falling calcium levels. Being a medical nerd of sorts, I'm always interested in knowing how things work. And I've found this video particularly interesting, given Huston's recent surgeries. Anyway, I just wanted to share, because if nothing else, the video is educational but also good for a giggle. Hoping Huston gets a good adjustment and acupuncture treatment and is feeling less wonky soon Death Medical - Altars of Calcium: Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Glad Huston is home, continued good healing thoughts for your 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Some Get well Wishes , Mega Hugs and Kisses for that Boy Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sending more prayers! 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...
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