sutsibe Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thought I'd give an update and ask for your thoughts and prayers... Poor Rebel is back at the vet's again today - he's had a rough couple of months! He had a urinary tract infection several months ago, and came through it ok (then had a couple of growths removed, then had to have his tail amputated after it was injured in an argument with another dog!). The urinary tract infection is back, with a vengeance, and I suspect that he has some bladder stones blocking him up - he's quite uncomfortable! He's in getting x-rays to see what's up, and will face surgery if they feel it's necessary. He's an older guy, at 12 years of age, so I'm a little concerned, even though he had no problem a couple of months ago with surgery - this is more invasive! Keep both of us in your thoughts, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 poor lad has had a rough time, hope he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Heres a healing prayer I found when Grandad had his last and final stroke Thoughts and Prayers are with you and Rebel. Keep us updated Massive Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am sorry to read this Gigi, the poor boy has certainly had a rough couple of months. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Gigi, I am so sorry to hear your news. Poor Rebel he certainly has been through it the last few months. Fingers, toes and paws are crossed this end that all goes well. I think [MENTION=44]siberian_wolf[/MENTION]'s prayer says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thank you, stormchaser09,siberian_wolf, and Rosemary . We had a rather rough weekend - I'd gotten antibiotics for him last Friday, but while he seems a little better, he hadn't responded as quickly or as well as I'd hoped... I'm so lucky to have such a good vet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Gigi he's also a very lucky lad to have you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hope the vet finds a cause and can cure it. At 12 he may be a little long in the tooth but he's still got a few more loving years in him... Our prayers, howls and best wishes come attached ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 poor baby hope hes ok gigi big healing hugs for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTurtle Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 :grouphug:I'm sorry! Poor guy will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thinking of you and Rebel Gigi, hope everything turns out ok. Nanook and Indy say woof and woo also xxx Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Not only thoughts and prayers, Gigi, but Husky Hugs from the two girls are on their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Tao&Sky Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 My thoughts are with you and Rebel. Also Tao and Sky send husky hugs.............Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Poor guy - thinking of you both hun xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thank you, everyone! The vet called me around 11;30, after having taken x-rays. There are no stones, which is likely to be very good news... Likely, because it's still possible that there is a bladder tumor present that didn't show up on the x-ray. She had sedated him for the x-ray and managed to express his bladder, so he should be a lot more comfortable. I'm hoping he had just retained so much urine over the last couple of days that that had made it harder for him to release it, and that having it emptied will now solve that problem. They had given me a pretty high-powered antibiotic (Ciprofloxacin) last Friday, so I'll continue giving that, as well as dried cranberries (to acidify the urine - helping to keep crystals from forming, and eventually forming stones). He also tends to not drink enough water, so I'll make sure to add water to his food to make sure he gets enough water! Hope the vet finds a cause and can cure it. At 12 he may be a little long in the tooth but he's still got a few more loving years in him... Our prayers, howls and best wishes come attached ... Thanks, Al! I had to really consider his age, as I gave serious thought about surgery. Money's awfully tight, and if his health hadn't been good otherwise, I would have found it hard to put him through another surgery and spend money I don't readily have (fortunately my vet will take payments!) to get him another 6 months of questionable health! He IS pretty healthy for his age, however, so... I AM very glad that he ended up not needing surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMMY 66 Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 hope rebel is ok my thoughts are with you gigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Poor Rebel. Sounds like he's had a rough ride. I hope he gets better soon. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 poor guy - hope he picks up soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Here's to feeling better Reb. Hugs from Ryn and I....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hope he is back to normal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinzess Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Big hugs and all my warmest thoughts are with you all xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronoiiel Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 :grouphug:Awww Gigi you and your pack have had quite the rough year so far. I really hope he hops back from this well and stops worrying his mummy so much. Poor boy give him snuggles for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankmayfield Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I hope Reb feels better and rebounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thank so much, everyone! I'll give him the hugs and snuggles tomorrow when I pick him up - he had to stay overnight tonight... He wasn't awake enough by the time I would have had to pick him up before heading out to work this afternoon, and I wouldn't have wanted to leave him home alone that groggy, so it was best. Just knowing that there aren't any stones in the bladder is very good - as long as there aren't any tumors in his bladder, I think that the prognosis should be quite good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 poor guy really has had a rough go of it lately....warm thoughts for you and Reb and..... prayers for a quick path through the forest to recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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