vsrenard Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 The Ensure was not a hit but I got half a bottle down her. This morning she's eaten a few dried chicken breasts an some treats. Will force feed her again, but she's not getting enough calories in. Hoping the steroids kick in soon. Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 IBD sounds so painful, but I'm glad to hear that a diagnosis is on-board. Here's hoping for a quick kick-in for steroids, too. Non-eating issues are so scary. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Very glad that you have a diagnosis! C'mon, Brin, eat a little more! Sending more good thoughts. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 FYI, you can get Hill's and a couple of other prescription foods from Petsmart. Just get a 'script from the Vet and take it there. They put the script on record and you can buy and try any of the 'script foods. Come on Brin!! Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks, Wendy. I didn't know that. Brin is doing better. She is eating some pasta and braunschweiger regularly. The prednisone seems to be kicking in. Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 GREAT news!!! Keep it up, Brin!! and hugs for you. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Good news! 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...
gracegirl Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just checking in for a Brin update. I hope you are both doing well! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Brin is doing better, thank you for asking! I have been gone for a week but Laurence has been keeping a daily log of what she's been eating--deli meats, pasta, cheese, biscuits and the like. She has regained a good portion of the weight she lost and is drinking well too. I am going to take her in for follow up blood tests this week to be sure. My next step is to introduce her to a single protein diet. I suspect I will have to wean her into it, though I plan to start with a mix of canned food and kibble and see if she'll go for it. I'm going to start with lamb or venison, since those are not proteins she's used to, and go from there. Hopefully one of those will perk her interest. Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So glad to hear it! Regaining weight is fantastic news too. Go Brin go! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good to hear. Thanks for the update! 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So glad to see this update. 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 January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Glad to hear she is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Great update. 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...
GreyTzu Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 :yay Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Hope the progress continues and she finds something she loves to eat! Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yay Brin! 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...
MerlinsMum Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I just read this entire thread - I had no idea you were dealing with this. I am SO relieved that Brin is doing better! I had to force-feed Merlin with a syringe for months a few years ago (he has IBD too, and these days he only needs to take 10mg every third day to manage it) so I know how absolutely awful it is when your hound won't eat Brin Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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