carronstar Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Holding good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 In bold I've added US greyhound normal values from both Dr Stack and Dr Couto. (To tbhounds, please correct me if I'm off on these.) ALB=22 slow ALKP=51 ALT=1124 high AMLY=1633 high cal=2.2 Chol=5.3 crea=84 creatinine per Dr Stack .8-1.6 and per Dr Couto 1.0-1.7 glu=5.4 phos=1.89 tbil=4 tp=53 urea=6.3 wbc=10.00 per Dr Stack 3.5-6.5 and per Dr Couto 3.5-6.9 lym#=1.4 Mon#=0.8 Gran#=7.8 rbc#=8.41 per Dr Stack 7.4-9.0 HGB=20.2 sl high per Dr Stack 19.0-21.5 HCT=50.3 per Dr Stack 55%-65% and per Dr Couto 50%-70% MCV=59.7 sl low plt=253,000 platelets per dr Stack 80,000-200,000 and Dr Couto 110,000-205,000 na=123 sl low k=4.5 cl=139 high Please get better Niles. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Peppersdad Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 so pleased that Niles is a little better I hope and pray it continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Adding more healing thoughts for Niles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 So sorry to hear that Niles is still suffering. Has the vet suggested what to feed him? I'm pretty sure when I had hepatitis years ago my doctor told me to stick to a low fat and low protein diet for a while, and this would be indicated for pancreatitis too. Hoping for some improvement soon. 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 Siamanti18 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hello and thank you for the kind thoughts and help. I will try and keep you updated as it gives me something to do and stops me from reading too much on the internet with all the horrors attached to liver problems. Anyway, Niles has started eating again. He picks out mostly the chicken with a little egg and Chappie which was recommended to me but he is definitely interested in food again. This morning he has been very keen to go for a walk with me and Scullysmum and was actually really bouncy. He even did a little dance (his nick name is dancing boy because of his fabulous dancing routine) for Johnny and Scullysmum. He pees and awful lot now (no doubt an effect of the steroids) but does not drink more than usual. The only thing he has not done for 30 hours now is a poo though he shows no obvious signs of discomfort. He is on 15mg of prednisolone two times a day, metronidazole and milk thistle. He is meant to take the prednisolone full dose for a week but then reduce it to 15mg once a day. Is there any chance the dose could be reduced earlier as I am a little worried about the peeing now and the lack of pooing. Please keep the good thoughts and advice coming, it is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If he didn't eat much for a few days, he might not have to poop. Prednisone does that -- increased drinking (maybe he's sneaking some extra drinks in?), thus increased peeing. In my experience that effect lasts about a week. I usually don't wait for the dog to ask to go out; I take him @ every 2 hours during the day and @ 6 hours overnight (so much for a full night's sleep). Glad he is doing better! 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...
Hawthorn Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I wouldn't be too concerned about the increased peeing as it's completely normal with steroids and will go back to normal as the dose reduces. I assume he's on the steroids for their anti-inflammatory effect, and perhaps this is why he's feeling better, so I wouldn't worry about trying to reduce them sooner. 30mg isn't a big dose for a big boy and he's only going to be on that dose for a week. I know it's inconvenient having to take him out more often, but it'll soon pass. I doubt that the lack of pooing has anything to do with the steroids and, as Batmom says, is more likely because he hasn't been eating much. Hope the improvement continues. 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...
scullysmum Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 We seem to have our old Niles back.....he has much more energy and is enjoying his walks again, I also can say that I never thought I would see him eating Chappie he tucks into everything offered to him, I know that's the steroids but long may it last. ....and the best news of all? He pooped Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and sage advice, we may not be out of the woods yet but I think he's on the right track 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...
Fiona3 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So glad to see that Niles is doing better. What a relief to see him eating heartily again and taking walks. It certainly sounds like Niles is on the path to recovery. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppersdad Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 so glad to hear Niles has improved, lets hope for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 So glad to see the good news -- continuing the prayers that Niles continues to make good progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCatch Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Siamanti18 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hello kind people of Greytalk I just thought I give you a short update on Niles. Niles seems to do quite well on the Prednisolone, apart from the peeing side effect but we can cope with that. He is not full of energy but he eats three small meals a day now with a bit of coaxing and roast chicken to make it extra special. He is also quite happy to go on his three walks again now. He potters along but seems comfortable enough . I have given him the final antibiotic tonight and on Friday we will reduce the Steroids to half the dose and see how he copes. Please keep the good thoughts coming. Thanks Siamanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Great Update on Niles :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hope he is continuing to improve! 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...
robinw Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Good news!! 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...
galgrey Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Good update. Hope he continues to improve every day. 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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