FiveRoooooers Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Just as an FYI--a transfusion (I'm assuming they would use packed red cells) wouldn't make the PCV % improve too much--perhaps a few %'s. At 28% Jeff really isn't in the danger zone. Just as an example my girl didn't get transfused until she hovered around the 15% area. I can only assume that's why his vet is just monitoring his red cell count at this point. Yep. Thanks T, I knew that but was just wondering if it had been discussed further. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yep. Thanks T, I knew that but was just wondering if it had been discussed further. Gotcha ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Vet called - unfortunately I was out with Vonnie and he didn't call my cell. Message said Jeff was down to 25%, not a big change (2%). He said he wasn't worried, and would call in the morning. I of course am worried, though he did say at the start that Jeff might go up and down, but I know they will call overnight if things head down much further, and also I will be there in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I hope things look better for him tomorrow. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Continued good thoughts for your boy. Quote 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...
tbhounds Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hoping for a brighter day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 continued good thoughts for Jeff 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...
Rickiesmom Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 26% this morning, so he is staying within a narrow range. Vet would like to see it start to go up, we are staying the course. Going down to visit shortly, goodies in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Jeff Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 glad he is holding his own, hoping he starts to go up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMenagerie Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Prayers for you and Jeff! Quote DeniseGreyhounds: Angel Abbey & Angel Raider Felines: Mischief & Calypso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Wow At least he is holding his own. I thought they tranfused greyhounds when it dropped below 30%. Other breeds are different. You know I know what you are going through since this is what Eliza had (due to rimadyl) Sending many prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I asked when I was down there today when they would transfuse, and they said there wasn't a specific number, in that they likely wouldn't wait as long as other breeds because he is a greyhound, that they are monitoring his heart and respiration rates carefully. If he needs it, they will give him packed red blood cells. He seemed brighter to me than yesterday, which is good. His poop was formed and it looked a bit less orange, also both good. I am very anxious to know what his value will be this evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MeAndMouse Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Sending good thoughts your way! My girl is recovering from IMHA and ITP right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Keeping you and your boy in my thoughts. 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...
galgrey Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 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...
robinw Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 He's holding his own. That is good 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...
Rickiesmom Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Vet called - current value is 21% He wants a cell count as he thinks it's possible there is a lab error. The good news is that Jeff is not showing clinical signs, and so they are holding off a transfusion for now. That could, of course, change overnight and if so they will call me. Assuming no change overnight, they will recheck PCV in the morning and the vet will call me "first thing". If the % really is going down, he might add Cyclosporine to the drug mix. Because Jeff seemed better to me today than yesterday I really was hoping for better news. Hopefully there really is a lab error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Morning update - Jeff's PCV% is up to 26. Vet is requesting a cell count to assess current marrow regeneration. Also starting him on Cyclosporine. Heading down to see him shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mary and Jeff Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Glad to see his PCV has increased. Started to worry about him last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 agh I hate to see you on this roller coaster of PCV values based on my very recent experience, 15% seems to be a sort of threshold. Glad to see 26% for your boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LazyBlaze Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Still pulling for Jeff. Everything crossed for you and your brave boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hang in there, Jeff! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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