Monah Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Love and hugs. xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Hoping all the very very best for Grover and that they find out what is wrong with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugclasco Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 thinking of you guys ,get well soon Grover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Anything is possible poodlefan I suppose. I have NEVER seen a snake in our yard but that doesn't mean we haven't had one as we have a reserve behind us. Just waiting on the pathology results which we are told we should have in another hour or so. Steve said that the urine was really dark, almost black, and just didn't look like urine . Poor Big Stupid. I am not a vet, but very dark urine can be a result of dead red blood cells from haemolytic anaemia, which in turn can be triggered by a toxic shock of some kind like an insect bite or eating a baited animal. Has the vet mentioned this? No need to reply btw, I'm just chucking ideas out there in case it triggers something useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 She is leaning towards an insect bite. I asked if it was possible that he had been poisoned and she said that it wasn't presenting in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 scorpion?Spider? or something else? poor Grover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Another set of fingers crossed for Grover here. I hope they figure out what it is soon and get him on the road to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Trisven, you don't think your neighbour could have done something..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 That was my first question this morning once the results came back but the vet is sure it is not poisoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 That was my first question this morning once the results came back but the vet is sure it is not poisoning. Hope you get a diagnosis soon. Have they considered this? Rhabdomyolysis also known as: (Exertional Myopathy, Tying-up, Monday Morning Disease) This acute exertional myopathy of racing Greyhounds and working dogs is characterized by muscle ischemia secondary to exercise or excitement. Avascularity and lactic acidosis cause muscular lysis, myoglobin release, and a nephropathy. Clinical signs include muscle pain and swelling 24-72 hr after racing. Severe cases are characterized by stiffness, hyperpnea, collapse, myoglobinemia, and acute renal failure. Urinalysis reveals myoglobinuria; serum potassium, phosphorus, and muscle enzymes are increased. Treatment includes supportive care such as IV fluids, bicarbonate, body cooling, rest, and muscle relaxants (eg, diazepam). Prognosis depends on severity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Have just read the whole thread, and yes - acidocis (rhabdomyolysis) is exactly what I was thinking. Outward symptoms - usually two or three days after overdoing it - dark tea/ blood urine, and very sore muscles along the saddle. Anyway, hope he recovers quickly. Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Sorry to hear Grover is so unwell, fingers crossed he makes a speedy recovery. Could he have been stung by a European wasp? My iggy had a seizure after being stung and its wasp season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Wowy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Sending healing thoughts Grovers way. Theres nothing worse than not knowing whats wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percyk Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 is so sorry this is happening it is awful at any time but it is always harder to go through this in the festive period... i know that horrid flat feeling... golly i do so hope that all will be ok for you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulain Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Still holding thumbs and sending good vibes to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Oh, Trish, I'm hoping you have answers very soon. I've only just seen this (have had our own Christmas dog dramas with Ruby) and am hoping with all my heart that Grover pulls through and that you find the cause of this problem. Hugs coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 How is he doing Trish??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 That was my first question this morning once the results came back but the vet is sure it is not poisoning. Hope you get a diagnosis soon. Have they considered this? Rhabdomyolysis also known as: (Exertional Myopathy, Tying-up, Monday Morning Disease) This acute exertional myopathy of racing Greyhounds and working dogs is characterized by muscle ischemia secondary to exercise or excitement. Avascularity and lactic acidosis cause muscular lysis, myoglobin release, and a nephropathy. Clinical signs include muscle pain and swelling 24-72 hr after racing. Severe cases are characterized by stiffness, hyperpnea, collapse, myoglobinemia, and acute renal failure. Urinalysis reveals myoglobinuria; serum potassium, phosphorus, and muscle enzymes are increased. Treatment includes supportive care such as IV fluids, bicarbonate, body cooling, rest, and muscle relaxants (eg, diazepam). Prognosis depends on severity. That came to my mind too. How is he going Trish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Just read this. My thoughts are with you, and everything crossed for a quick diagnosis and recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Sending another hug for Steve... he could do with one methinks... Crossing everything that Grover comes good nice and quick, and you find out what caused it... so that it never happens again! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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