OZZY pg5 UPDATE

[vickyb]

I absolutely agree with you and Moira re continuity. I'm so grateful that I took Sapphy at the start of her illness to see Susanne just because she's the vet who does physio and we thought she might need some. It's been wonderful to have her there every day as I've spent hours with her or on the phone to her and we text updates/results too.
I'm devastated she goes on maternity leave very soon but she's carrying on with the physio/hydro side asap so will be able to see her that way.
I think you're absolutely right to see the same vet if at all possible even if it does involve chasing round, it's been such a help to see someone who has grown to know, and care about Sapphy so much and she's picked up on little things because she has seen her so often, daily even some weeks and it makes a massive difference.

Well done Barney - it's amazing how they know when the others are ill and give them space. Our other 3 were really patient when Sapphy was at her worst.
to you all
Vicky x

[alexandsteve]

Still thinking of your little man, so glad he's eaten a little bit, more hugs and good thoughts for Ozzy and you xxx

[Anthea]

Sorry for late update red blood count back to 19 today hopfully will continue to grow! Ozzy definatlty more aleart today giving a low growl at another dog at vets lol usually i wouldnt be happy with this but i was delighted xxx. Eating small amounts and still loosing weight was 13.2 and now 12.5 all in 6 days. Thanks again for all your good thoughtsxxx back tomorrow for more bloods x

[brooke1]

Sending more good vibes to Ozzy x

[mtbbuxton]

So pleased to hear that Ozzy's bloods have improved   Keep it up now young man

In my limited experience, weight loss at that level is pretty normal for sighthounds - even skinny whippets    Daisy lost over a kilo in about a week with the pancreatitis and Mayo's weight falls dramatically if his IBS flares up. Ozzy's appetite should improve with the steroids and he'll be able to gain it back. 

Just so you know, his skin may become dry and thinner with the steroids and Daisy developed crusty edges to her ears.  They also interfere with fur growth, so if he has any shaved patches, they may not grow back for months.  It's also possible he won't moult until the dose is drastically reduced and then it comes out in handfuls

Continued good wishes for you all

Moira x

[vickyb]

As Moira says the steroids make them look awful. Sapphy was on steroids from oct to 3wks ago and is only just regrowing the patches that were shaved for tests back in oct and she's lost a lot more fur since then and has dreadful scurf, some skin came off almost like fish scales.

She went from over 24k to 20k in 2wks when she was first ill - despite eating more than normal :'(her weight dropped daily and then to 19k after after spending the next week in hosp. I can't tell you how worried the vets and we were. By she came home she had no muscle on her and was a bag of bones covered in shaved patches
Once she was on the steroids her weight increased to the point where she looked a bit too big but now she's off them she's slowly loosing a little bit and looking better for it.

Again - lots and lots of good wishes for you all, it's so hard to see them isn't it
Vicky xxx

[sassbu]

Really really pleased to hear that Ozzy sounds like he's turning the corner, hopefully as the week goes on you'll see him get stronger

Well done Barney too, I love that boy

Any weekend that you ever need Barney to be watched during this, just drop him round to his mate Noel's and Tabsi will love another boy to fuss over

[allthehounds]

I'm so glad to hear that Ozzy might have finally turned a corner. I've been following your updates and keeping you both in my thoughts and you must be relieved that he's acting a bit more like his normal self. Continued good thoughts for him and I hope you can keep him eating and even get him to put some weight on. You must have been beside yourself with worry these last couple of weeks but hopefully now you've got a diagnosis and he's getting the correct treatment he'll be feeling much better soon. Lots of gentle hugs for Ozzy and I hope he's been ok this weekend. Take care. Sian x

[Anthea]

Blood count up to 20 today!! And ge is definatly getting his groove back on. Thanks sarah for the offer x back again tomorrow for more bloods and review. Moira he had crusty ears when we had him but hilary put me onto neem oil and they are lovely now but will keep eye out for dry patches x thanks again for your support lovely gappers x

[mtbbuxton]

Going in the right direction that's what we want.  The great thing about Gap is the way we all rally round each other in a crisis.  I know I've had immense support from many members on here during Daisy's illness and I honestly don't know how I'd have got this far without that support.  In my darkest moments I knew I wasn't alone and neither are you

Continued healing prayers for your special man and a few for you all

Moira x

[samburns]

Really pleased to read how Ozzy has been improving the last couple of days

Sending lots of continued good thoughts for your little lad

[julies]

Great to hear that Ozzy's improving If the Neem Oil doesn't work I can highly recommend Yumega's Show Dog Oil which is super full of oils to help coat and skin or their Boost may be worth trying first

Big hugs all round

Julie xx

[Mr Roo]

it is so good to hear Ozzys bloods are improving so well, and getting such lovely treats too will do him good and make him feel happy and loved.keep it up ozzy
paulx

[Anthea]

Were on 22 red blood count today, an Ozzy defiantly getting his Mojo back.   We went back to work today, staff and residents hadn't seen him since Wednesday, his tail wagged  . Chef had his chicken dinner breakfast and liver lunch ready for him (reduced portions for Barney  )  

Vet was so pleased with him tonight we discussed his case/condition . going to continue on high dose till a week Thursday then reduce by half and full blood profile 2 weeks today. 

I know we have a way to go to find cause but he has improved so much. its a week today he was weeing blood and what a week! Wednesday night I though I was going to loose him (thanks Sarah for your phone call it really helped)

But yet again I cant thank you all enough, From phone calls from Lisa to advice and support from Moira (Sorry I chewed your ear off) and you all.
I'm so happy I'm part of the Gap family huge hugs to you all   

[Rachel and Daisy]

CUMMON OZZY, all that roast chick and hand feeding should see you right little man. Sending more big hugs your way and up up up thoughts for your blood count.