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[Jazzy]

Hello +Mr. Jazzy! Hope you come back soon!

 

[alan@stgiles]

Vet just rung... She said the blood tests ain't shown nothing major what will make him lose weight. Still waiting for a couple more results though, but in mean time just got to Worm him again, and possibly try other weight gain type food like gastro type. Also got to get a wee sample off him

 

[alan@stgiles]

That's surprising that the bloodwork didn't turn up anything. There are other tests that can be run, and I would think that an ex-ray would be in order next.

I hear stories like this, and I instantly go into vet tech mode, so if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a couple things. My apologies if any of these have been answered already.

What breed is your dog?

Is he altered?

How old is he?

Have you had him his whole life?

Do you get him tested for heartworm every year?

We are still waiting on some tests still regarding stomach tests. So may find something out there?



You can ask any questions you like

and I will answer these ones now

Skipper is a Lurcher.



Yeah he has been done.



He is 1 year old.



Had him since a tiny pup.



We get lung worm here but don't think get heart worm?? We do worm him though but he needs doing again soon.



Edited to add: Vet said cancer don't show up in some blood results, but doubt anything like that due to his age, and would prob be more poorly. Hate the word cancer...

 

[alan@stgiles]

Ok, first off, good on you for having him altered. Way too many pet owners have some weird idea that neutering is bad for a pet. (Bozos)

So he's still young, which is in your favor. Younger dogs are very resilient and if he's had good care all his life, he has a better chance at beating whatever this is that's causing him problems.

You don't have mosquitos where you live? That is how heartworm is transmitted and is a major problem here in Michigan.

I'm going to mull this over some more, look up a couple things, and probably have more questions for you.

I am NOT a veterinarian and cannot diagnose anything for you, but I may be able to come up with something to help figure out this mystery.

How much does he weigh now?

How much weight has he lost in what time period?

What is his feeding schedule, and has he gone off his feed at all?

Yeah all dogs we have always get done

No we don't have Mosquitoes here thankfully

Well anything what may help is all good, and we appreciate any help & advice you give us.

He wasn't weighed at the vets so not 100% sure of his weight at the mo but know he ain't putting weight on & losing it. Will have to make sure gets weighed at vets more often. The vet said he has a lovely coat & can see well looked after which he is of course but always good to hear that realise that to

He gets fed twice a day. One big bowl full in morning & good amount later in day but not as much as won't eat it all. At the moment he gets Chappie dry & Chappie meat. He digests that easily, as we have to be careful what we give him as well or he will have the runs..

 

[alan@stgiles]

When did you first notice him losing weight?

Do you have a bathroom scale? You can weigh yourself, then hold him and step on the scale again and figure the difference to get his weight.

Well we have always had trouble with him with his weight really but even more so now.



Yeah that sounds a good idea. We will do that later.

 

[Evil Eye]

Evening

 

[Evil Eye]

Hi, there!

Happy new year!

 

[Evil Eye]

See any comets yet?

 

[Jazzy]

@ Alan: Do you know if they ran a test to check Skippers thyroid? After my little boy Louie had his cancer surgery, he started to gain a lot of weight. They thought the cancer may have spread to his stomach. He went from weighing 7 lbs ( which is normal for his breed and size) to 14 lbs in a matter of a few months. They did an xray ( negative). They did an ultrasound ( negative). They then thought he had Cushings (negative). I finally asked them to check his thyroid level ( BINGO positive)! They put him on thyroid medication and he started losing weight. He's now weighing in at 8 lbs and has stayed there at that weight for 6 months now. He has to be tested every 6 months but so far so good!

 

[Jazzy]

Hello there EE and +Mr. Jazzy! I'm having a day from hell today! Chrome decided to crash and I had to uninstall and then reinstall it!

 

[Evil Eye]

Hi, Jazzy!

Better luck next year, eh?

 

[Evil Eye]

Or that

 

[Jazzy]

It's not only a browser issue. I have to use dial-up as they don't offer DSL service where I live. I guess when so many people are off and using phone lines, it affects my internet speed.

 

[Jazzy]

Oh, that sucks!

It sure does but at least I have a way to access the internet!

 

[Evil Eye]

Weren't you going to get better internet, Jazzy?

 

[alan@stgiles]

Ok, this dog is a slim breed as it is, and he should weigh in the neighborhood of 60 pounds, (27 - 33 kilos) depending on his height. My next question is, where did you get him? A breeder or a rescue or what?

I got him from a rescue(St Giles where I help out now & then) he was born in the kennels as his mum(greyhound) was dumped pregnant.

@ Alan: Do you know if they ran a test to check Skippers thyroid? After my little boy Louie had his cancer surgery, he started to gain a lot of weight. They thought the cancer may have spread to his stomach. He went from weighing 7 lbs ( which is normal for his breed and size) to 14 lbs in a matter of a few months. They did an xray ( negative). They did an ultrasound ( negative). They then thought he had Cushings (negative). I finally asked them to check his thyroid level ( BINGO positive)! They put him on thyroid medication and he started losing weight. He's now weighing in at 8 lbs and has stayed there at that weight for 6 months now. He has to be tested every 6 months but so far so good!

I know they have done some stomach tests what still waiting for, Think Thyroid was in the blood test? She said cancer would not show up on most blood tests, but because of his age, and think would be more poorly than is that don't think would be that.

 

[Jazzy]

Weren't you going to get better internet, Jazzy?

I got a new internet provider because AOL AOHELL sucks! I still have it and use it only as a backup now.

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Good evening, Off Topix!

 

[alan@stgiles]

Hello Boogie. Hope you are OK

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Hello Boogie. Hope you are OK

I am not to bad thanks, a little tired, but I'm good. I have until Wednesday off now.

How are you?