Guest WhiteOutsMom Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi all, I haven't posted here in a while. Would really like some input. (FYI, taking her to the vet tomorrow at 11:30) White Out is 10 years old, I've had her 8 years. She's a spunky, goofy girl with no health issues as of yet. For the past 3 months or so, her appetite has decreased dramatically. I doctor up her food with warmed up canned food, canned green beans, canned pumpkin. Give her boiled chicken and rice when she really won't eat. The last 2 days, she won't eat anything. Not even treats. Also, the last couple days she is struggling to stand and moving around my apartment much less. In the evenings she usually wanders around the house checking out what everyone's up to, seeing what I'm eating for dinner, lays on her bed, my bed, the rug, etc. Since Tuesday, she lays in one place. When I call her to go for a walk, she doesn't come. I have to go over to her, encourage her to go for a walk. She tries to get up 4, 5, 6 times and when she finally stands she cries. I hear her crying overnight when she tries to stand to change positions in bed. Once she's up, she generally seems okay but isn't acting completely herself. After a walk, we come inside and she no longer waits for her treat she just goes and lays down. What do you guys think? Arthritis? Osteo? Thanks, Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I am glad you are taking her to the vet. At 10, it could be a lot of things. Many are treatable, it is one of those. The not eating could simply be related to her not feeling good due to whatever is going on with her standing up problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 To be honest I'm not sure why you're waiting until tomorrow to take her to your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 My dog was like than when she had a splenic tumor. 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...
Guest WhiteOutsMom Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Got an apt this evening at 4:30. White fell on her walk today with the dog walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Best thoughts for your pupper. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Keep us posted. Unfortunately the three dogs I had that ended up with splenic tumors acted like that as well. But to keep you upbeat, my 6 yr old was also acting the same way this past weekend. I was starting to panic when I realize she had a hematoma on her rib. I think a deer kicked her because I have pear trees in the back and the deer are now coming into the yard. She's actually feeling better now. So maybe White Out just pulled a muscle in a bad place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Oh no, I am sorry sorry to hear about White Out, You know Luka and I love that silly girl. Please keep us posted. Sending prayers and hugs. Jan, Luka and Carter Are you taking her to Dr Wahl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hope they can fix her up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Just seeing this ... and hoping for simple treatment options. Watching for an update ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Looking for some good news. 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...
Guest DarkHorse Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Crossing fingers here for you too. Araley did much the same and we had to let her go due to liver cancer. Vet initially thought it might be the spleen as her symptoms were similar, but the progression made it clear that it was her liver, so hopefully they check both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteOutsMom Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi all! So far, Dr. Wahl (sees lots of greys) gives White a generally clean bill of health. We have both an appetite stimulant and dermaxx with instructions on each based on the next 48 hours. She got a full physical exam with blood work that came out clean. We're going to watch her closely to see how she does this weekend. Thanks all for the info & thoughts. I can't tell you the fear I was in today. We never know how long we have with our pups, hug them all tonight. Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Good news!! Let's hope that whatever the problem is, is taken care of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Good news, Ashley ... hope WhiteOut is feeling better soon! You've used Deramax before, right? take with food to avoid tummy upset, and if you need to (mine need it), cover it ENTIRELY with peanut butter for quick consumption. Keep us informed of how she's feeling. And after her fall, a little light massage with a low temp heating pad may help her feel better tonight/tomorrow. hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Sounds good. 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...
seeh2o Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I've been lurking and reading this. I'm glad things seem good! It's hard as they get older. 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...
juliemac Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ashley -- how's WhiteOut doing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Have you thought about adding supplements to aid in overall joint flexibility and mobility? Springtime offers great stuff to get pups back to being their spunky selves. 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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