dogbesotted Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 "fatty lipoma" what wonderful words. Just gotta love those fatty lumps! woooohoooo that is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffy-Lover Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 well i must say that i just read this today and started with sad tears and ended with tears of joy THANK GOODNESS - yeah to Ollie what a champion fighter and a gorgeous puppy. Lots of staffy smooches coming Ollies way from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Jodie I have to say I opened this thread with dread, and completed it with joy! That's such good news! Keep up the good work and have a drink to celebrate, you deserve it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 And some more good news - our walk this morning was twice as long and double the pace He even trotted for a couple of hundred metres... It makes my heart sing to see him this happy... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 what sweet and uplifting news...yay Ollie Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 WooHoo Jodie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Yayyyyy for Ollie dog! Keep fighting, champ. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Ollie went in for chemo this morning and we got the final results of all the blood work done last week... We were waiting on the T4 (thyroid test)... His thyroid is barely functioning... Vet said this is why he has put on so much weight in the last few months and that it is probably due to the chemo for the cancer... I was thinking 'when will it end for my poor boy'... But the vet said this morning that the drugs he needs for his thyroid will make him lose all the excess weight and his energy levels should rise as well So more good news... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) that is very positive news. A quick question : is Ollie still on pred? as that can affect the blood resulst for thyroid function. ""Prednisone/Prednisolone use is likely to change liver enzyme blood testing and interfere with testing for thyroid diseases."" "TOTAL T4 CONCENTRATION Total T4 concentration (TT4) is the amount of total (free plus protein-bound) thyroxine measured in the blood. It is the predominant hormone made by the thyroid gland. While it has some biological activity itself, its major purpose is to be converted to T3, the more active thyroid hormone, in the peripheral tissues of the body. The free portion of T4 is the active available form of the hormone, while the protein-bound portion serves as a reservoir for hormone in the circulating blood. The protein-bound portion of TT4 can be lowered by non-thyroid illnesses, other hormones (cortisol) and certain drugs. Drugs that can lower protein-bound T4 (and therefore TT4) include steroids (cortisone, prednisolone, prednisone, etc.), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (phenylbutazone and others), anticonvulsant or seizure drugs (phenobarbital), certain potentiated sulfa drug antibiotics and potentially other drugs. Therefore, a dog with normal thyroid gland function could have a low TT4 due to lowering the protein-bound portion of TT4. It is very important that the veterinarian evaluating a dog for thyroid function know about all medications and any other medical conditions that the dog might be suffering from. Results of the measurement of TT4 can be misleading if one of the above mentioned conditions exist. from: http://www.goldstockfund.org/Edu/Health-Thyroid.htm edited to add: that you just need to monitor his reaction to thyroxine carefully. Casper ( hypothyroid) had his T4 levels tested every 8 week initially until we got his weight down to normal and his meds were adjusted as his weight went down. Overdosing can make the patient agitated and irritable. ( I have this on good authority from a friend of mine who has hashimotos and is on thyroxine ). Edited February 27, 2006 by dogbesotted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eridorsmooths Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh Jodie I am so pleased things are looking up. Give him a big cuddle from me. Jacq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedds Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Oh Ollie, you little trooper. Stop worrying your mum like that with those fatty lumps and keep trotting chubby!!! So happy to hear things are going ok, for both of you. as always, for Jodie and Ollie dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks all... Helen, He is only on Macrolone, apart from the holistic therapy and the chemo... Our vet is going to do blood work every fortnight for the thyroid meds to make sure that Ollie is getting what he needs... (Ollie has blood work each Tuesday for 2 weeks and then a week off, for the chemo, so the vet will use this blood test to keep an eye on the thyroid)... I have tried to find some info on the net but did not really understand it all... I will after I talk to the vet later today and he explains it all to me... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Good...you know we are all thinking of you and Ollie. Bless that bully tenacity. Give him hugs from me. You can have one too if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 All of that is pretty much wonderful news Here's hoping the Thyroid gets back into shape soon. Big hugs to you both and keep that good new coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) I understand the thyroid medications are generally successful? Glad there's been some good news for you, rather than the worse. for Ollie. Edited February 28, 2006 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 WOW! So happy to hear that Ollie is doing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ollie's new meds for the thyroid are working so well... Today, we walked 2.5km - amazing... Just last weekend, this same dog could only walk about 500m before being so exhausted that he needed to go home... It is just so great to see him wanting to play and wrestle with the boys again, after seeing him so tired for so long... Just had to share our wonderful news again Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyMacRosie Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Yay for Ollie :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ollie's new meds for the thyroid are working so well...Today, we walked 2.5km - amazing... It is just so great to see him wanting to play and wrestle with the boys again, after seeing him so tired for so long... Oh Jodie, I'm so thrilled that Ollie Dog is feeling like playing again and is so much more energetic. It must be really uplifting for you to see him that way again after all these past weeks of relative lethargia. Please continue to keep us up to date, you just made my day :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbie Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hey jodie. im new to all this... but i have read your story about your little braveheart ollie.. i wish you and your little miracle all the best and continued improvement.. you both are a tower of strength,, determination and devoted love.. i do hope me and my blue girl can shine like you two.. shelbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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