Busderpuddle Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Ruby has been acting weird for several days now and she is going in to the vet today at 1:00. She has been coughing/hacking and last night it went on all night. She has also been panting and I cannot figure out why. She is not hot, but I worry she is in pain. She is still eating well, so will see what the vet has to say today. She will be seeing a new one because her normal clinic is not open today. Please say a prayer, cross your fingers, etc... that it is nothing major. I just feel so uneasy about what they are going to say. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Ruby is in my prayers. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hope all goes well. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good thought for Ruby. Quote 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...
4My2Greys Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 White light and many prayers for Ruby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 All good wishes for Ruby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good thoughts for Ruby. Fuzzy had that a while back and it was diagnosed as bronchitis. 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...
TINMANPDX Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sending good thoughts for Ruby! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good thoughts for Ruby from us, too. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hoping for news on Ruby........ 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...
Busderpuddle Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Took Ruby to a new vet here in town, and I loved him. He checked her over head to tail, listened 4 different times for the heart murmur we were told she has and said she doesn't have it. He also looked at her teeth and said she does not need a dental any time soon. We were told she needed it ASAP and it was scheduled for later this month. He showed me all her teeth one by one and said they look great and she has very minimal tartar. He also is experienced with greyhounds, having trained with them for over 15 years. So.....onto her problem, he thinks she has a swollen and irritated throat. He gave us antibiotics for a week, and some hydrocodone cough syrup to use every 8 hours if needed. He is going to get her labs from the last vet because he is worried about the fact that she has borderline kidney issues. He didn't want to repeat blood work today because she had it in May. He said she should probably be on a low protein diet to make sure her kidneys do not get worse. The best part.............it was only $70 !!!!!! It is $129 to just walk in to my old vet, and the $70 included the Amoxicillin and the cough syrup. My last vet bill was $338. We are definitely switching vets. Thanks for the good wishes everyone Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That is awesome news! And, you got a great new vet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Yay! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good news! Quote 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...
Feisty49 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hugs to Ruby and you! Good news in many ways. Glad she's OK re heart and sooo nice to find a vet you like and is good with Greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Good news all around -- glad to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MphMom Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh Ruby, sounds like your Mama got you to the right Doctor! We know you were a good girl while being poked and prodded. Low protein diet? Kidney issues? Keep informing us as Ruby gets better over time. We Love Ruby Quote MacKenzie McPherson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That's a good report, and a great new vet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm relieved for you and for Ruby. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That is great news for your and Ruby. Finding a vet that you and who is competent is work his weight in gold. Very glad for you. Quote 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...
greytpups Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 wonderful update! Here's hoping Ruby's panting will be taken care of. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Great news! 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...
XTRAWLD Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is great news. We used Sucralfate to calm Kasey's throat and stomach, but I'm hoping what you got will help too. Greyt news! 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...
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