greypop Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Exactly. Everything the surgeon was suggesting is exploratory, and we don't want to put Declan through that. The critical care vet assigned to the case agrees with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hugs and best thoughts for your boy. 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 May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sending all kinds of good thoughts. 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 May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hope things continue to improve. 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...
kronckew Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 i'm glad it's not a tumor! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaTO8_KNcuo hope it gets better quickly. Regards, Wayne KronckeCAVE CANEM RADIX LECTI ET SEMPER PARATUSVegetarians: My food poops on your food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You may want to pm CharlieRhea to toss thoughts around. I'm glad surgery wasn't warranted yesterday :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 no surgery is good! hoping you get some answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypop Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Declan is home, and seems okay. The positioning for the C/T aggravated his arthritis and LS, but he's not coughing or having difficulty breathing. We'll watch him closely over the weekend and go on from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypop Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Declan slept through the night, and ate breakfast (0500), but then wouldn't settle. He'd lie down for 3-5 minutes, then get up and move to another bed or wander restlessly. We contacted the critical care vet, who was also concerned that it might signal more fluid buildup. He finally settled down in the early afternoon. Fortunately, there's been no coughing. We think he might have been adjusting back to his normal food from the Science Diet the hospital had him on, and reacting to the last of the sedatives leaving his system. We'll see how he does tonight, and keep our fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypop Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Unfortunately, there is no happy ending. Our original suspicion of congestive heart failure is correct. This morning the vet removed 2 liters of fluid from Declan's abdomen, pericardial sac, and pulmonary sac. We're bringing him home this afternoon, and will cuddle and spoil him outrageously until we can arrange a home vet visit. Thank you all for your advice and thoughts. I'll post after Declan has been reunited with his sister Charlotte. Edited May 28, 2015 by greypop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope your remaining days together are peaceful. Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh no! I'm so sorry! 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...
bradymom Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I am so sorry! 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...
carronstar Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh, no. I am so sorry. Holding you all in my heart and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Edited May 28, 2015 by Remolacha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 So sorry.... Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh, no. So sorry to hear this, Jamie. Big hugs to you and Meg. Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I am so sorry. 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...
NeylasMom Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm so sorry. Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm so very sorry about this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm so sorry... Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hugs. Just hugs. 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...
RedHead Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am so sorry I just went through a similar thing (fluid draining, etc.) with my non-grey and I feel your pain. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I am so, so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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