Roo Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 I hope they do an ultrasound. Blood in the abdomen can be from hemangiosarcoma. I pray it's not. This was my first thought - I read up on it a lot with Daisy because she had the dermal version so when I heard she had blood in her abdomen I got instantly worried about hemangiosarcoma. I assume they'll be able to tell from visual inspection if it is? She went in for surgery a couple hours ago and I haven't heard anything yet. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 for you and her! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Any update? [pacing] 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...
Roo Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 She came through surgery fine. She's groggy but still doing well. Still no clue what's going on with her. The vet said her liver didn't scream cancer, but she still took a piece to biopsy. Temp is still a little over 103. Fluid in her abdomen was mostly gone so we still don't know what caused that or the fever. She's going to stay on Doxy a while to see if it helps whatever's causing the fever. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 She's such a pretty girl. I hope they get it figured out and treated and she can come home with you soon. Maybe a consult with Dr. Couto would help? 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...
Roo Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 She's such a pretty girl. I hope they get it figured out and treated and she can come home with you soon. Maybe a consult with Dr. Couto would help? If the biopsy comes back negative, I might just do a consult with him. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I've been thinking about your girl all day. I hope things continue to improve. 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...
Remolacha Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Glad she came through the surgery ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Glad the surgery is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Continued Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 anything new this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 anything new this morning? Not yet, which I'm hoping is a good thing. I figure if something awful happened overnight, they would have called by now! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 She's still spiking a fever, particularly in the afternoons. They added a second antibiotic to see if it'll kick whatever's going on. I can't get down there till Monday but she's coming home then so I can monitor her. She apparently has an appetite and is acting like herself, so that's something. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Sending prayers for your sweet girl Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Just adding our good wishes. -Once the volunteer noticed the head tilt, she got her out of her crate. She was acting odd, confused, and within a few minutes wasn't able to stand The volunteer rushed her to the vet. Thank goodness for this volunteer. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampiric_Conure Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 **Fingers, toes and tail feathers crossed that Tessa feels better soon !!** Quote Beware of dog? Forget the dog - BEWARE OF CAT! No wait. The budgie is a killer, too. Aaerro by Vampiric Conure, on Flickr Rainbow Bridge - Aaerro march 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Apparently she ate like a horse this morning She's on baytril, doxy, flagyl, and novox as needed for pain. Apparently she's doing fairly well, all things considered! I pick her up for the week tomorrow afternoon and I'm excited/anxious/etc Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I hope you can figure out what's going on and that she makes a speedy recovery. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Just dropped her off at the kennel again after having her for a week. She's feeling much better (especially now that she's only on 1 antibiotic!) and even tried to do some zoomies (which aren't allowed, what with all the staples in her belly). I got a look at her liver biopsy results. I think they'd have noticed other symptoms related to heart failure if that was the cause. Perhaps anemia triggered it - she was sick with some bug before the fever/disorientation started. I suppose subacute exposure to a toxin is possible, but I can't imagine what it would be. Everyone is muzzled at turnout and when they're not outside for turnout, they're in their crates. She was given a bath, but it wouldn't have been different than anyone else's bath. The only thing I can think of is maybe a bad batch of treats was donated? But I can't narrow it down any more than that because treats are put in different containers once they arrive. Regardless, I'm going to be super careful from here on out. If anyone has any insight or ideas, I'm all ears Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Don't assume she can't eat anything just because she's muzzled. It could have been anything in the turnout - a stray mushroom, some trash thrown over the fence, something a bird dropped. She also could have a sensitivity to something in her bath that the others don't have. I super glad she's doing better though! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Don't assume she can't eat anything just because she's muzzled. It could have been anything in the turnout - a stray mushroom, some trash thrown over the fence, something a bird dropped. She also could have a sensitivity to something in her bath that the others don't have. I super glad she's doing better though! That's a good point - the turnout lots are sand, but I suppose anything could happen! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) I was googling (which my vet always tells me not to do, but I only read the professional and academic sources! ) and it looks like sometimes ehrlichia can cause liver issues similar to what Tessa was having (that is, if I'm reading these correctly). I hope that's it, because the treatment for it would be doxy, which she's already on. Edited July 16, 2017 by Roo Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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