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Buck · 11-24-2009, 05:31 PM

Randy took a turn for the worse on Sunday night. I went back to the vet and they refered us to the Veterinary Specialist Hospital in Raleigh. They drew some fluid out of his lymph nodes to see if it could be a fungus.. That come back reactive just meaning that whatever was going on it was systemic. They took blood and sent that to check for a tick borne disease. In the meantime that have put him on dioxcycline and it has made a world of difference. I won't know until Friday or Saturday the results... But within 12 hours of his first dose, I could tell a big difference. No more runny eyes or nose and he has some energy back. I would say he is not 100 percent but at least 75 percent. This has been an emotional ordeal and I don't know if we are completely out of the woods but at least he is feeling so much better. I have kept in close contact with the breeder and she has been very supportive.

Olie · 11-24-2009, 05:35 PM

Wow he has really been through a lot, and you too!! I hate to hear that but I will definatley keep Randy in my thoughts HOPING they find the root of his problems. Hang in there and I am SO glad he is feeling better.

bigredpoodle · 11-24-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

Randy took a turn for the worse on Sunday night. I went back to the vet and they refered us to the Veterinary Specialist Hospital in Raleigh. They drew some fluid out of his lymph nodes to see if it could be a fungus.. That come back reactive just meaning that whatever was going on it was systemic. They took blood and sent that to check for a tick borne disease. In the meantime that have put him on dioxcycline and it has made a world of difference. I won't know until Friday or Saturday the results... But within 12 hours of his first dose, I could tell a big difference. No more runny eyes or nose and he has some energy back. I would say he is not 100 percent but at least 75 percent. This has been an emotional ordeal and I don't know if we are completely out of the woods but at least he is feeling so much better. I have kept in close contact with the breeder and she has been very supportive.

I wondered about the ticks it sounded alot like tick fever. I had a female come down with this just last year and we DO NOT have ticks I was shocked.. My vet said that is what it was But stupid me had to do 2000.00 worth of tests...If the baby is responding to the doxycycline keep it there and it may take a month or so .. feed,,, baby food meat and shoot the pedialyte in the babys mouth with a syringe.. Keep on keepin on !

Buck · 11-24-2009, 06:08 PM

I have only had him two weeks and I have not found a tick on him or any of my dogs. I ask the breeder and she hasn't either. Oh yes, this test is $200.00 dollars, but worth every penny if it gives me some answers and can help him. Depending on what kind of tick borne disease it is , the treatment can be long term.

bigredpoodle · 11-24-2009, 06:11 PM

Oh yes absolutely ! But not forever !

Chin up ! You are a great Poo Dad

Buck · 11-24-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bigredpoodle

Oh yes absolutely ! But not forever !

Chin up ! You are a great Poo Dad

Hey I am a Poo Mommy... Buck is my last name.

bigredpoodle · 11-24-2009, 06:34 PM

OOPS sorry ! Forgive me my dear

ArreauStandardPoodle · 11-24-2009, 07:15 PM

Thank you so much for the update Buck!! Keeping you and your puppy in my prayers.

taxtell · 11-24-2009, 07:46 PM

Did they by chance mention something called "Blasto" or blastomycosis?

wishpoo · 11-24-2009, 08:00 PM

Oh boy : (((, what an ordeal : (((. I am so sorry , dear Buck

!!! Can't wait for the baby to get better already *sigh . Just too much in such a short period of time for the both of you : (. BUT - as Bigredpoodle said - you are such a great Mom, that I have no doubt that he will rebound in no time now : ))) !!!! He is already getting better (KTW) with that new medication and if it worked so fast in one single day - you can imagine how fast it will wipe out whatever was bugging him !!!

Thanks for keeping us posted !!! May he recover over Thanksgiving COMPLETELY : ))) !