2greyhoundMINI Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) We took both our greys in for their 6 month wellness check last weekend. Though they both lost some weight the were other-wise very healthy. Poop, urine and blood tests were run. Last night we got a call from the vet... Our girl June has parasites! Heart worm and another (my husband took the call and can't remember the other). WHAT? They both get heart worm preventative pills every month like clockwork! Now both (to be safe) have to go on meds for the next couple months. So this alone is disturbing, but this isn't even the worst news... Our brindle boy Sidney's blood levels were very bad... And bad as in they are 95% sure he has Lymphoma. We were both shocked at this news... not expecting it at all. So this weekend we have an appt this weekend with HOPE to have Sidney evaluated and more tests run to see for sure what is going on. I will keep you all posted as we find out more, but good thoughts, vibes, prayers, etc are appreciated. Edited February 14, 2019 by 2greyhoundMINI Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Prayers from kc coming your way — can’t even imagine....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Many HW positive dogs live for years. I have been told a zillion times if you can prove that you bought the HW preventive from you vet and your dog gets them the company will pay for treatment I lost my Buddy to Lymphoma. It is fast and furious. Brace yourself and I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I am so sorry for this double dose of bad news. Good thoughts coming your way. Please keep us posted. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I am thinking positive for both pups! After all, June was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March and given 1-6 months to live and she's still with us! Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Oh no I am so sorry for all the bad news. Sending a ton of :grouphug 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...
Lexi Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Keeping my fingers crossed for both of your pups. Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Sending good vibes for all. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I am so sorry for your bad news. Hopefully, things will come around and be better. 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thank you all. I will keep you all informed. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hoping for the best. My first dog was HW position when I adopted him. He was treated and lived for many years afterwards. Please keep us posted, ok? 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...
JohnF Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 What a horrible shock to hear such news. I think the only positive thing is that once detected you can start on the road to dealing with it as best you all can. Sooner rather than later and harder to cure maybe? I wish you and your vet every success in treating those conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) I am so sorry you got the double whammy! and Edited February 14, 2019 by Remolacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 so so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Praying for your pups. 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...
greysmom Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 :hope 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thx for the well wishes gang. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Busderpuddle Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 OH GEEZ......Rotten news. Prayers heading your way Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Praying for your babies! What brand of preventative were they on? I have heard that the heartworms have been developing a resistance to the preventatives now! Maybe someone here can provide more details. What sense is it to use the kind that no longer works? I believe I heard that ivermectrin may be suspect. Maybe someone will chime in with more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Oh my word. I'm so sorry for your awful news. Best thoughts for both your pups. 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Praying for your babies! What brand of preventative were they on? I have heard that the heartworms have been developing a resistance to the preventatives now! Maybe someone here can provide more details. What sense is it to use the kind that no longer works? I believe I heard that ivermectrin may be suspect. Maybe someone will chime in with more info. We've been using Interceptor for both of them since the day we got them (6 years ago?). We also give it RELIGIOUSLY every month. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Keeping you in my thoughts. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Update: June: Has finished her first found of Heart Worm meds. She gets the next round in 2 weeks. As for Sidney: Met with the oncologist at HOPE. Initial diagnosis is he has CLL, Chronic Lukemia Lymphoma. This is actually good news as it's easy to treat and has a high success rate of remission. We will get the final diagnosis once his bloodwork comes back from them. Also, he has been on Hills Science Diet CD for a couple years now and it's always been a chore getting him to eat it. I'm sure it's bland and not tasty. It's been really hard getting him to eat the last month or so, so we finally decided to just give up on that food and get him something he will eat... because him eating something is better than him NOT eating prescription food. We bought Blue Buffalo Wild Senior formula and he's been scarfing it down like there is no tomorrow. I'm just super happy to see him eat AND he seems to have a lot more energy and enthusiasm. Poor thing probably just wanted a decent meal. So fingers crossed! Will update once we hear more... Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Well, that's certainly a better update! Hoping they both respond well to treatment and are on the mend in short order. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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