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gemy · 05-26-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Keeping Zoey and your family in my prayers. Sending positive thoughts for the diet changes to fix Magic's problem and for Razzle's tests to come back within the normal range. I know they will.

Do you have baseline tests on Razzle to compare? Having had thyroid problems myself, I know that few humans are "normal" have ideal thyroid functions. Almost everyone is a little low or a little high. I'm sure his BATs will be good.

No baseline on thyroid this was his first time for full blood screening work. His first BATS were fine. My understanding if after full panel is done, his results are inconclusive we test again in six months.

Dr Jack seemed ,most concerned about Magic's results. I do hpe we can get to the bottom of what is going on there. I think we need at least 6-8 wks to see if Vit C will lower PH of urine, but then again we have high proteins in the plasma and at least one high vs a vs liver function, so that is why the full liver function test is going to be done. In BRT;s liver disease like a YT would have, is as far as I know unknown. But not other types of liver disease.

Thanks for the prayers Kristin. It seems like one thing after another recently

Shelby&Seymour · 05-26-2011, 04:13 PM

It is good to keep reminding yourself how healthy your dogs look... strong enough to fight off what ails them!!! Hope that they get the needed meds/treatment (which obviously they will cause they have an owner that makes sure of it

) and can enjoy the summer to the fullest! Keep us posted on their treatment.... I have continued thinking of you guys!!!

gemy · 06-01-2011, 07:50 AM

Okay, no word personally to me from VEC in Toronto; not on the additional (probably unnecessary heart worm test), no word on when she is scheduled in to be treated; this is after two phone calls, and one email to Dr Norris. So my general vet Dr Jack got involved called VEC and found out the adulticide is on backorder; his suggestion was to call OVC Ontario Veterinary College. I did leave two messages, today I actually spoke with the receptionist, her advice is have your vet call us; I said look all I want to know if you have the drugs on hand to treat heartworm??. She says I don't know I don't know who to forward you to, you must have your vet calls us. Suffering johasafat!

All this after taking Razz and Magic in this am to general vet; one for full thyroid panel, and one for full liver panel. My cup runneth over

Hope you all are having a better day than me!

lisaly · 06-01-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm sorry that you have to cope with all of this frustration on top of worrying about your babies. I hope you receive positive news from the blood tests on your sweet boys and that Zoey is able to begin her treatment very soon. My heart is with you as you face all of this, and you and your loved ones are in my prayers always.

gemy · 06-01-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I'm sorry that you have to cope with all of this frustration on top of worrying about your babies. I hope you receive positive news from the blood tests on your sweet boys and that Zoey is able to begin her treatment very soon. My heart is with you as you face all of this, and you and your loved ones are in my prayers always.

Thanks so much Lisa.

kjc · 06-01-2011, 02:15 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours... praying for good answers soon...

gemy · 06-01-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours... praying for good answers soon...

Thank you. I wonder if this list knows I am dealing with three dogs with health issues at this time?

Guess cause 2 out of the three are not Yorkies it doesnt' tmatter

kjc · 06-01-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Thank you. I wonder if this list knows I am dealing with three dogs with health issues at this time?

Guess cause 2 out of the three are not Yorkies it doesnt' tmatter

Oh no , they do matter! I think it's more that some folks don't check the Bros & Sis' section as much, and many don't realize it's even here, as this forum can get out of control with new posts and new members at times. If ADB didn't tell me about checking the ' Today's Posts' under the 'Quick Links' link, I may have missed it.

Come to think of it though, I started a thread 2-3 days ago, and no one replied. It does hurt one's feelings.

But no, your BRTs are awesome, I would never know the breed even existed if it weren't for you posting about them. It's a Welcome change from 'all things Yorkie'. I like the occassional kitty posts too!

susan lynn · 06-01-2011, 03:08 PM

Sorry to hear this about your baby. My brothers Schnauzer had heartworms and was treated not sure what meds, he fully recovered and lived to be 15 1/2 years old. Whatever medicine he was taking my brother said he acted like a puppy and not a older dog. My prayers are with you that Zoey will be ok.

Ellie May · 06-01-2011, 03:10 PM

Hmm, I thought they were going to be able to get the Immiticide and start treatment.

Still no answers?

If they can't come up with any, I know it's a long shot, but Ellie's vet office had some last I knew. It would add to the expense, but if you have to come to the US to do it, then that is probably better than waiting too long. Response from OVC yet?

I'm thinking the thyroid panel will take awhile to get back. For Magic, I'm still clueless. That all seems pretty odd, esp. if he is still feeling well.

jencar98 · 06-01-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Thank you. I wonder if this list knows I am dealing with three dogs with health issues at this time?

Guess cause 2 out of the three are not Yorkies it doesnt' tmatter

I'm sorry Gail, don't feel this way, it's just not true. I feel so inadequate when it comes to offering advice for most health matters I tend to not post, thinking other than prayers I can offer nothing.

I do care and will be praying you get the meds needed, the answers you're looking for and that all three of your wonderful kids will soon be given clean bills of health♥

Big hugs to you!

kjc · 06-01-2011, 03:24 PM

I' m thinking maybe it's not all that critical at the stage she's at... bc it takes 7 months for Heartworms to mature to adulthood. Like as long as treatment begins within 2-4 months of being diagnosed, it should not make her condition any worse by waiting. But then again, I'm not sure...

Ellie May · 06-01-2011, 03:30 PM

I also assume it's the beginning stages (but hadn't heard or don't remember the xray results?). But then, they are already in the heart as adults. Each day they stay, things can get ever-so-slightly worse. Then there is more risk for thrombi and such. So I'd personally want them out of there immediately. That said, so many people do slow kill and the dogs seem to do okay (and the disease can progress during that time).

Maybe it's the Canadian supplier that is out?? Just 10 days ago the drug was available here.

lisaly · 06-01-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I' m thinking maybe it's not all that critical at the stage she's at... bc it takes 7 months for Heartworms to mature to adulthood. Like as long as treatment begins within 2-4 months of being diagnosed, it should not make her condition any worse by waiting. But then again, I'm not sure...

Razzle, Magic, and Karma are at risk as long as she isn't treated. It's also difficult to responsibly take Zoey outside knowing mosquitos could be out in this heat. The risk may be minimal, but it's a scary risk.

Maximo · 06-01-2011, 03:41 PM

I am so sorry Gail that you are facing all of this with your doggies. The frustration of not having the medication readily available, sitting on the shelf, for Zoey is enough to contend with. Worrying about Magic and Razzle on top of it all is overwhelming. I've been struggling to maintain my calm while keeping up with my boys and their needs lately -- Max and his restrictions, Teddy covered in tick bites and depressed about not being able to play because Max can't -- so I can imagine how you must feel.

Hang in there and know that there are many people here who care for you and your pups and are praying for them daily.

05-26-2011, 04:13 PM	#77
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	It is good to keep reminding yourself how healthy your dogs look... strong enough to fight off what ails them!!! Hope that they get the needed meds/treatment (which obviously they will cause they have an owner that makes sure of it ) and can enjoy the summer to the fullest! Keep us posted on their treatment.... I have continued thinking of you guys!!! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

06-01-2011, 07:50 AM	#78
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Update : Fit to be tied!!!! Okay, no word personally to me from VEC in Toronto; not on the additional (probably unnecessary heart worm test), no word on when she is scheduled in to be treated; this is after two phone calls, and one email to Dr Norris. So my general vet Dr Jack got involved called VEC and found out the adulticide is on backorder; his suggestion was to call OVC Ontario Veterinary College. I did leave two messages, today I actually spoke with the receptionist, her advice is have your vet call us; I said look all I want to know if you have the drugs on hand to treat heartworm??. She says I don't know I don't know who to forward you to, you must have your vet calls us. Suffering johasafat! All this after taking Razz and Magic in this am to general vet; one for full thyroid panel, and one for full liver panel. My cup runneth over Hope you all are having a better day than me! __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

06-01-2011, 02:15 PM	#81
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours... praying for good answers soon... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-01-2011, 03:08 PM	#84
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Sorry to hear this about your baby. My brothers Schnauzer had heartworms and was treated not sure what meds, he fully recovered and lived to be 15 1/2 years old. Whatever medicine he was taking my brother said he acted like a puppy and not a older dog. My prayers are with you that Zoey will be ok. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams Last edited by susan lynn; 06-01-2011 at 03:09 PM.

06-01-2011, 03:10 PM	#85
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Hmm, I thought they were going to be able to get the Immiticide and start treatment. Still no answers? If they can't come up with any, I know it's a long shot, but Ellie's vet office had some last I knew. It would add to the expense, but if you have to come to the US to do it, then that is probably better than waiting too long. Response from OVC yet? I'm thinking the thyroid panel will take awhile to get back. For Magic, I'm still clueless. That all seems pretty odd, esp. if he is still feeling well. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-01-2011, 12:38 PM	#79
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I'm sorry that you have to cope with all of this frustration on top of worrying about your babies. I hope you receive positive news from the blood tests on your sweet boys and that Zoey is able to begin her treatment very soon. My heart is with you as you face all of this, and you and your loved ones are in my prayers always.

06-01-2011, 03:24 PM	#87
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I' m thinking maybe it's not all that critical at the stage she's at... bc it takes 7 months for Heartworms to mature to adulthood. Like as long as treatment begins within 2-4 months of being diagnosed, it should not make her condition any worse by waiting. But then again, I'm not sure... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-01-2011, 03:30 PM	#88
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I also assume it's the beginning stages (but hadn't heard or don't remember the xray results?). But then, they are already in the heart as adults. Each day they stay, things can get ever-so-slightly worse. Then there is more risk for thrombi and such. So I'd personally want them out of there immediately. That said, so many people do slow kill and the dogs seem to do okay (and the disease can progress during that time). Maybe it's the Canadian supplier that is out?? Just 10 days ago the drug was available here. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-01-2011, 03:41 PM	#90
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I am so sorry Gail that you are facing all of this with your doggies. The frustration of not having the medication readily available, sitting on the shelf, for Zoey is enough to contend with. Worrying about Magic and Razzle on top of it all is overwhelming. I've been struggling to maintain my calm while keeping up with my boys and their needs lately -- Max and his restrictions, Teddy covered in tick bites and depressed about not being able to play because Max can't -- so I can imagine how you must feel. Hang in there and know that there are many people here who care for you and your pups and are praying for them daily. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy