SanTanSnuggles Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 San Tan Snuggles is having some issues and I am hoping that anyone else who has a dog with GME could tell me if they experienced the same. Up until about a week ago, she was doing good. Getting back some to herself. But last Monday, Oct, 19. 2015. I noticed something a little different going on. She had been outside about 3:00 AM to wee. When she came back in about ten minutes later, she laid down on her doggie bed, next to my bed. I reached over to pet her on her side and she let out a very loud high pitched yelp. So that was it.Tuesday, when she got up she again made that same sound as if she was in pain and did not want me to touch her head. But, I could touch her anywhere else. On our last visit to the neurologist,the Dr. had taken her off of Gabapentin as she was doing so good. He also reduced her prednisone to 1 and one half tablets once a day. Because of her pain, I put her back the gabapentin, first once a day, than twice a and now she is taking it every eight hours (300 mg-every 8 hrs). She is walking just fine. She went on a walk on Sunday, 10/25/15 with my other grey Surprise for about an hour at a very slow pace. Resting, walking, resting walking. No complaints of pain from the walk. When she came in, she and Surprise took a two hour nap. She had all four up in the air on her back and seemed contented. Little later (like the other days) when ever she would get up or down or bend her head to eat or drink, she would let out a yelp. i also put her back on clindamycin (300 mg) for 7 days, twice a day. She is also continuing to take 20 mg of Prednisone twice a day, down from three times a day. She takes Phenobarbital 64.8 mg (1 and one half tablets twice a day).She takes Cyclosporin-195 mg twice a day, one hour before meals She takes an acid reducer twice a day with meals. When she first got GME, her regular vet gave her a muscle relaxer called methocarbamol-500 mg to take 1 and one half tablets twice a day. But she never took it, as she went to the neurologist. i called the neurologist yesterday and just by my description of how she is behaving, he does not think it is her GME. He is calling me back tomorrow to get an update. She does not have any of the psychological issues that she had before with the GME, or the not being able to walk. She walks great. But the Gabapentin has not really relieved the pain she has when she moves her head. She can not shake when she comes in out of the rain,The Gabapentin helps,but not enough. So I decided to give her 1/2 tablet (250 mg) of the muscle relaxer as of yesterday, three times a day. It seems to have helped more, but still she will yelp once in a while with the pain. Having covered all of that, I am wondering if any grey mommy or daddy would share with me if they have a greyhound with GME, what was it like if they had a re-occurrence? She had an MRI when they first found the GME, and a spinal tap. Prior to that, the regular vet took a full body x-ray and it showed no spinal issues. Her urine is very clear and her poo looks just as normal as ever. Her teeth look good. Her ears appear to be clean and clear. As long as i keep her food small, she is able to eat okay. I am hand feeding her as to not stress her out. The Dr. did tell me to take her off of the antibiotic as it may irritate her stomach. Hoping that it is just a pulled muscle or such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 She may have tweaked her neck--it's rather common with our retired greyhounds. Does she walk with a collar or harness? The treatment that often helps is rest, robaxin (methocarbamol) and pain meds-typically Tramadol. A NSAID is usually dispensed also however, in your case it's not an option because she's already on pred. Placing wet/warm heat on her neck may help too. Walk only to do her business and only with a harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thank you so much for your reply. It is very helpful. The doctor never called me back on Thursday, 10/29/2015 but I did not mind so much as she seemed to be responding nicely now to what I was doing. She was not complaining on Thursday. However on Friday she had a little complaining. I have walked my greyhounds on a sure-fit harness since 10/2010. I got snuggles in 9/2014. I never liked the collars on the greyhounds, since their heads are so small. But she did still have a collar on for ID. It did cause her to shake her head a little. So I have removed it. I think I will get her another one with an ID on the collar, not hanging down. Since the regular vet gave me the methocarbamol I am using it. Thank God, San Tan Snuggles seems to be improving. The methocarbamol seems to make her want to rest more also. She is a very feisty greyhound, I think that is because she is part galgo. She has not regained nearly half of her playfulness since she first showed up with the symptoms of GME, but is steadily improving. It sure does sound like she may have tweaked her neck. I will contact my vet if it stops improving. At night I have them on a heating pad. But I will also try the warm compresses to help move this along. You have helped relieve a lot of my concerns. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 San Tan Snuggles-she is again improving nicely. She is now off of the methocarbamol and is back to taking one prednosone pill a day(instead of one and a half or two) , along with her cyclosporne twice a day and her phenobarbital as the doctor prescribed and her antacid pill. . She is also off of her clindamycin. I kept her on the clindamycine and methocarbamol until three days ago. She has basically stopped peeing in the house and is again telling us when she has to go. She even managed a full body shake from the rain. No crying or yelping. She has picked up and had small moments with her stuffed toys. Before GME she played a lot. During the worst part of GME, she had no interest in her toys. So this is a good thing. She is also sleeping on her back with all four paws up again. Please keep praying that she continues to recover. The Dr. wants her to be on her meds for as least a year for the GME. Thank you for reading my posts and please feel free to leave any comments behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 glad to hear she is improving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Awww, sounds like she's on the road to recovery............. so where's a pix of the sweet little girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Edited November 13, 2015 by SanTanSnuggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 She's adorable. My boy Stan is somewhat related to your girl--she's by San Tan Savage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 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...
MP_the4pack Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 She's adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Today San Tan Snuggles went for her final race and flew away on wings. I asked God to hold her tight till I can see her and hold her again. I am so proud of her. She will always be in my heart, my thoughts and mind. Her partner Surprise will surly miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 {{{hugs}}} 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...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry your beautiful girl had to leave you. She and you both fought the good fight. Sending hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so very sorry. Fare thee well, sweet girl. Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Oh no --you both tried so hard. I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I am so very sorry. Fly fast and free, sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 To all of the Friends on Greytalk of San Tan Snuggles, the Greyhound: Thank you so much for your support. We are awaiting the final blood tests. On the same day that San Tan Snuggles got her wings, she had been to the Neurologist and got an exam and blood test. She passed the exam. She waited until she was home to fly away, so she could properly be with her whole family. She has joined her cousin--Heart Suit (HeartSweet), Billie-Jo (Ec Flirt), and "I'm Just Stormy" (AKA Stormy). We are looking for answers, but may not get them in this life. San Tan Snuggles and I would often talk about Heaven and how wonderfully she was made. She was not afraid and was prepared. We will share her final information from the Neurology in hope that it will one day help another Greyhound, if they make this journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 She was so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Still missing my baby girl, San Tan Snuggles. I think of her so often. Glad that I have Surprise and Pasadena to hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts