snoopy

[jill]

Hi everyone, we had Snoopys pcv results back yesterday and it has gone up to 55! So that is great news! we can carry on the reducing of the predon again and he will be on 10 mg in morning and 5 mg in evening, I will be keeping close eye on him and checking his gums.Apparently his white blood count has gone lower which worried me but Sheena says its normally a bit low for lurcher salukis .im hoping this will right itself after he is off all the drugs. Snoopy is still very hungry all the time he is eating 6 to 7 medium meals a day !and has put slight bit of weight on, I was worried I might be over feeding him but in the evening he will come and stand in front of me and start talking to me asking for more! Thanks to everyone for all your help with Snoopy, love and hugs Jill & Snoopy xxxxx

[jill]

Hi everyone,we have the results of Snoopys pcv, it has gone up to 55! which is good news, so we will continue to reduce the predon. Snoopy is now on 10mg in morning and 5 mg in evening,we are going by Sheenas charts and it seems to be working perfectly! Thanks Sheen, I tick off each time I give him his medication, he has definitely perked up and is much brighter! We are half way through the reduction now so fingers crossed everything stays fine, still constantly checking gums! hope all your doggies are well, love jill and Snoops xxxx

[Vally]

Not good news – fabulous news!!! Crossing more fingers for his reduction.

Love Vally and Bingo.

[Amy E]

55 is AWESOME!!!!!!! Go snoopy!!

[Sheena]

Hi sweetie!

We are all thrilled about 55 – a normal greyhound PCV. I bet you he will end up being mid-60s eventually, like Worzel (& Ollie). This is the best news & he sounds a bit more perky too. I found Worzel suddenly started acting more normal at this level AND he did start to slowly get his muscle tone back – slowly, slowly is always best. His appetite got a bit less too – not so ravenous, not eating like an ogre so much.

(Quick note: I knew greyhounds had high red cells, high PCV, low platelets & low WBCs because of looking into it for Worzel – that’s why they make fantastic blood donors. Looking further for Jill, I found that Salukis are even higher – they seem to have the highest PCV of all & Snoopy is a saluki cross greyhound lurcher – that was why we were very concerned about the vets going too early & too fast with the reductions)

I know it seems like an eternity sometimes when lowering the drugs, but it is way too risky rushing things. We like words like slowy, carefully, cautiously. Our favourite words are normal, better, in remission!

Keep it going Jill – you have been absolutely brilliant & have listened carefully to everything we’ve said or suggested. I know exactly how hard this has been – standing up to vets can be very hard. I know myself from personal experience how horrible & awkward you feel. It is worth it though. After all, who else can speak up for our dogs except us? You have certainly fought Snoopy’s corner. He is doing really well thanks to YOU, you awesome lady!

Love & hugs from Sheen & the boys xxxxx

[Linda]

Oh Jull and Snoopy – this is the most wonderful news!!!! You have done a fabulous job and you have done everything recommended to the tee and Snoopy listened when told to get well soon!!!!

I remember Sadie’s (first) out of the woods PCV. I walked around all day with this absolutely tediculousrediculous grin on my face! I wanted to hug everyone!!! I still gram all day when we have good news. I know you are so happy!!!!! Way to go!!!

Yes, listen to them here about weaning. That’s VERY important – Sadie and I know that for sure!

I’m so happy Jill and beaming for you two, right now!!!! Way to go Jill and Snoopy!!!!

Love and hugs, Linda and Sadie

[Linda]

Jill, sorry for the typos – on my phone and no glasses – yikes!!! But had to change ngradulate you two! 😘

Linda (as usual, not Sadie)

[jill]

Hi everyone , thankyou so much for all your messages,and for all the great advice and support i have received from you all ,its through this that Snoopy has got on so well and improved, im sure. im very pleased with his blood result of 55! Im sure when owners first have there dogs diagnosed with this awful desaese they haven’t a clue about it, I was so green at the beginning its such a serious desease with long term treatment and horrible side effects, I was so lucky to find you all , and especially Sheen she has been such a great help ,and become a good friend ! sorry i don’t always find the time to keep up with you all i do read as much as i can about you all and the new doggies, and can see they are receiving great advice from you all! hope all your lovely doggies are well, love and hugs from Jill and Snoops xxxxxx ps we are hoping to go to the seaside next weekend all being well ,it will be the first outing we have had in a while, weather permitting ofcourse! xxx