scullysmum Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My friend Ben's lovely nine year old boy Niles has been off colour for about a week now, he's usually quite a fussy eater but it has been harder than ever to get him to eat anything, he seems to be nauseous, although he has only been sick a couple of times. Ben took him to the vet this afternoon and they have done a full blood panel, we are waiting for the results of that. Best case scenario is a GI infection that will hopefully clear up with antibiotics etc. worst case is possibly liver or kidney failure. Niles is very special to both Ben and to me so if you could spare some good thoughts we would appreciate it. 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...
macoduck Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sending a prayer to support for Niles and Ben. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sending positive thoughts for Niles and Ben. Please let us know how he gets on. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Prayers and good thoughts for Niles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Best thoughts for Niles. Keep us posted, please. 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...
Peppersdad Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 oh no poor Niles Prayers and healing thoughts for Niles, I hope for the best outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Prayers and Hugs coming to Niles you and Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I hope it turns out to be something easy to fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Praying it is something temporary and Niles is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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...
Houndtime Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good thoughts for Niles. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ben just phoned to let me know the results of the blood panel, it is pointing towards either Pancreatitis or liver failure, neither of which sound too promising. He is getting so weak and disinterested due to not getting enough to eat, but we are trying to tempt him, it's not easy when he was already such a fusspot we are trying to remain optimistic, he is being put on a course of steroids and we will wait to see if he shows improvement in the next few days. Your continued thoughts and prayers would be very much appreciated. 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...
tbhounds Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Steriods would be contraindicated for pancreatitis--perhaps he does have liver disease. Is there a reason he's not hosptiazed and placed on IV fluids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good thoughts for you and Niles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 positive, healing thoughts for Niles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Siamanti18 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Hello I am Ben, Niles owner and Scullysmum friend. I am not sure the exact reasons why Niles was put on steroids. Vet gave me a lot of numbers and said liver and pancreatitis are the things the blood work indicate. To answer the question why he is not hospitalized is that an ultrasound and xray were the only options mentioned and Niles does not cope well with Vets or anaesthetic. In addition, he shows no signs of dehydration and drinks normally. He has not thrown up either over the last 24 hours. He just does not eat and is quite lethargic. I am really not ready for him to leave me. He is one of a kind my dear boy and his sister Chrissie, Scullysmum and her boy Jonny all truly love him. I don't want to say goodbye to another love of my life, though of course I know we all have to let go of our animals at some point. I am not a believer but please keep your healing thoughts coming. Edited February 26, 2015 by Siamanti18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 {{{{{{{{{{Niles & Ben}}}}}}}}}} 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...
tbhounds Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wishing all the best !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good thoughts for Niles. 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...
Peppersdad Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Healing prayers and thoughts for Niles I really hope Niles improves very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sending healing prayers for Niles. 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...
MaryJane Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Both pancreatitis and liver issues are potential problems with dogs taking seizure meds and some of these people have used Dr. Dodds liver cleansing diet. I can't say whether they were successful or not, just throwing it out there (my Lucy has seizures). I included a link to the diet - note, it is located on an canine epilepsy site. http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Liver%20cleansing%20diet.htm Note, my Lucy is on a white fish, rice, and veggie diet for IBD which has worked well for her so far. Hoping Niles gets through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Siamanti18 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Here are the results of the blood test the Vet send me: Niles has started to eat since taking the steroids and pees much more. He seems brighter but is still uncomfortable when walking. ALB=22 slow ALKP=51 ALT=1124 high AMLY=1633 high cal=2.2 Chol=5.3 crea=84 glu=5.4 phos=1.89 tbil=4 tp=53 urea=6.3 wbc=10.00 lym#=1.4 Mon#=0.8 Gran#=7.8 rbc#=8.41 HGB=20.2 sl high HCT=50.3 MCV=59.7 sl low plt=253 na=123 sl low k=4.5 cl=139 high He is on prednisone and metronidazole as well a milk thistle Would be grateful if someone more learned than me has more suggestions on the values Thanks and still hoping Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I believe your vet is treating for hepatitis. Glad he's starting to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Niles seemed to be so much better at lunch time today, he was full of life and loving the sunny weather today. He ate all the lamb and chicken that I put in front of him, but this evening when Ben called me he told me that Niles didn't want to go for his evening walk and looked like he was in discomfort. My heart breaks for him, he's not mine but I love him like he is and Johnny has quite the "bromance" going on with him now which I would hate to see come to an end so soon. 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...
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