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Post by Flaperoo on Mar 9, 2014 5:58:19 GMT -5
What hell you must be going through  . It is just heartbreaking when they are crying and the helplessness you must be feeling is probably unbearable. As she ate her food last night I do hope whatever is causing it has gone and she has turned a corner, feeling and behaving like her old self very soon Maryxx |
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Post by ritab on Mar 9, 2014 9:27:45 GMT -5
You said she was circling and holding her head on one side - have you considered that she may have had a stroke?
That happened to one of mine (not a greyhound) many years ago. She was sort of alright after, but a bit dotty. We just let her out for a wee last thing and she had a stroke while outside. Apparently it can be caused by a sudden change in temperature.
If she doesn't get back to her old self you could ask the vet if that's a possibility.
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Post by ReggieK on Mar 9, 2014 13:15:42 GMT -5
That occurred to me as well, hopefully hospital will be able to tell for sure.
If she has had one I have no idea what you need to do to help her over its affects. She hardly eats/drinks and getting her out for a walk is proving a thankless task and only seems to serve to make her more distressed.
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Post by nikki1984 on Mar 9, 2014 13:21:00 GMT -5
Kevin, your special girl will be in my thoughts tomorrow. I just hope they can find out what's wrong with her and it can be resolved easily. Big hugs to you both xx
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Post by ReggieK on Mar 10, 2014 5:37:46 GMT -5
Just got back from hospital, felt weird leaving her there. Due to have CT and MRI scans and possibly spinal fluid tap. Not sure yet if I'll get her back tonight or tomorrow.
Fingers crossed they find something treatable, she has lost 1.5kg in a week. My poor little girl.
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Post by loopylou on Mar 10, 2014 6:06:52 GMT -5
Oh dear I hope ypu get some answers soon. My girl was to have those tests when she had a sort of seizure but was much improved the next day so didn't have to . It's not nice but as my Vet said it would rule out lots of neurological problems such as meningitus if they came back negative. Wishing you all the luck in the world and hoping she's soon on the mend.
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Post by samburns on Mar 10, 2014 9:10:40 GMT -5
Keeping you both in my thoughts and hoping you have some news soon |
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Post by ReggieK on Mar 10, 2014 12:06:42 GMT -5
Just heard that they are keeping her overnight, no idea if that is good or bad, vet will call me later with proper details. Place will seem dreadfully empty without her tonight  |
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Post by nikki1984 on Mar 10, 2014 12:31:35 GMT -5
Fingers crossed they will call with some answers soon, you have been in my thoughts today. Get an early night because hopefully Layla will be home causing chaos tomorrow  Keep us posted with what the vet says xxx |
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Post by vickyb on Mar 10, 2014 12:34:19 GMT -5
Hope you get some good news tomorrow. When Sapphy started with Polyarthritis the weight dropped off her by the day despite her eating more than normal. She lost 5k in 3 wks and looked dreadful. She was screaming in pain so had MRI, x-rays and joint taps. Meningitis was suspected but the spinal tap was left as a last resort and the joint taps were conclusive so she didn't have to have it done. Lots and lots of good wishes, I know how hard it is |
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Post by ReggieK on Mar 10, 2014 13:07:44 GMT -5
She has meningitis They tell me it is treatable with anti cancer drugs followed by steroids, but it is still 50/50 for her right now. The vet feels she is young and strong enough to pull through. Have given the OK to administer the anti cancer drug tonight and will call for an update tomorrow. If all goes well will have her back home on Friday. Now going to, do a not very manly thing, find a dark corner to have a cry in. |
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Post by alexandsteve on Mar 10, 2014 13:12:27 GMT -5
Everything crossed for your girlie, got her in my thoughts xxx
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Post by andywillow on Mar 10, 2014 13:12:25 GMT -5
Oh Kevin, so sorry to hear this. Lots of good thoughts for your beautiful girl and hope she responds well to treatment. Big hugs for you too and nowt wrong with having a cry |
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Post by samburns on Mar 10, 2014 13:20:33 GMT -5
Oh Kevin  I'm sure Layla is in the very best of hands and hopefully she will make a speedy and full recovery I know a greyhound that had meningitis and while during her recovery there have been ups and downs she is now doing extremely well Keeping you and Layla in my thoughts |
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Post by kamkay on Mar 10, 2014 14:03:59 GMT -5
Not the best of news, but at least you now know what you are dealing with. Hopefully Layla will respond quickly and well to the meds. Sending both of you lots of positive thoughts.
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