CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Send good thoughts for my 5 yr old Charlie. I posted last week? about his gagging which stopped. He hasn't been acting right, i took him to Tufts emergency around 6pm. He is diagnosed with pericardial effusion. He is there now and i will be getting a phone call around 10 or 11 am to see if the fluid which they removed most of has come back. If not i can take him home today and have an appt Fri with the cardiologist. At this point it is not known if it is ideopathic or a tumor. THis SUX He is so very special! I loved and love all my dogs but Charlie is special. Last weeks appt at 'former" regular vet had his heart healthy and everything else. The vet @ Tufts who fell in love with Charlie right away said this has been going on awhile and the heart sound was muffled which made her check out his heart. Hope i am making sense as i haven't slept but maybe an hour or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Good thoughts for Charlie and you. I hope they were able to get him stabilized and that he can home 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...
scullysmum Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sending best wishes and good thoughts to Charlie and to you Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sending many good thoughts for Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Ditto the thoughts and prayers for sweet Charlie --and for you, too. Sounds like he's in the right place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sending good thoughts and gentle hugs your way. Hang in there Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I hope it's a one-and-done thing. Thinking of you guys and sending positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So sorry you and Charlie are going through this. Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I hope it's fixable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Oh no! Tufts is a top notch clinic-Charlie is in the right place. Fingers crossed this is manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Tufts Doctors have been warm and knowledgeable. I have to decide later whether i should bring him home later as at the moment he is stable. Or have him stay overnight as it is tomorrow he sees the cardiologist. I want him home but he hates the car and i would hate to stress him further. I can't decide at the moment what to do, will decide later. They have visiting hours later. I'm being too emotional right now and just want what is best for Charlie cuddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 and of course it is snowing yet again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sorry to hear this news. Tufts is a top-notch location (along with Angel) and if anyone can find the cause and develop a plan for treatment - it is them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thank you MaryJane and everyone-i feel so numb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I know it is scary, but many heart conditions are manageable with meds. Seeing a cardiologist is the best thing you can do for him. I had a girl with a couple of heart problems that lived to 12 1/2, my oldest grey so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZHARRY Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 A lots of prayers for you and Charlie. Quote Soon, Cassy & Twitter Angel Hounds: Rowdy, Easy & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 good to know Greyaholic. Although this seems as if meds aren't the answer-either the heart builds fluid again and if it does it means surgery to remove the periocardiac sac, hopefully no tumors which is the worst case scenario. Trying to remain positive-not easy I suppose it is the suddeness of this also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) If he's happy there and not stressing I would leave him there overnight. Personally, I would sleep better knowing that if he became unstable overnight he would be in capable hands--esp because it's going to snow tonight. You do not want to be driving in the snow with a potentially critical dog. Maybe run out and buy him a roasted chicken so you may sit with him and see if he'll eat for you tonight. Edited to add--they have a capability to remove the pericardial sac now via laparoscopic means. Edited February 5, 2015 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 i was thinking the same thing tbhounds-i will go visit and bring him something and also my pillow case so he has my scent. Roasted chicken! We could sit and eat together. I haven't eaten since yesterday early. Starting to get hungry. They said he was eating well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Keep us posted ok? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Best Wishes to Charlie.......hope his cardiology apptmt goes well! Stay strong! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm just catching up on this. I'm sorry you two are going through this. But he's getting help and eating well so he's getting better! Certainly recovery at home is like no other where they are most comfortable, but certainly if he hates the car, that will be an interesting decision. Please eat, you need to keep your energy up for him too you know! Please keep us updated. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hoping you were able to enjoy a delicious chicken dinner together. 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...
CharlieRhea Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 This is the most amazing community! Greyhounds are special and so are the people that are owned by them :-) I will write more tomorrow but have to say my husband and I visited him tonight. He looked good and the people at Tufts are amazing. When it was time for us to leave the vet tech, Jenny, came in to put him back in his stall. Charlie reached his leg out to her and put his paw on her, he does that with affection. He is hooked up to EKG etc and had to stay there tonight. I had planned on it even though i want him home, i knew it was best. He sees the cardiologist tomorrow so we will know more. For now, the fluid they took out surrounding his heart has not replaced! We should know tomorrow if it is caused by tumors or ideopathic. Thank you all so much, i love you people. I will let you know tomorrow but i do think i will be taking him home! Hugs my Charlie PS Greyaholic- they preferred i didn't feed him tonight so i didn't. We are having a talk on food tomorrow which should prove interesting. I feed raw but won't get into it much right now. Low salt is key and he has no salt in raw. I will listen. Gnite-i need some sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Will be checking back for an update on your boy. Hang in there. 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...
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