Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Watching paint dry. I took Lincoln into the vet this morning to have some blood drawn for a liver/kidney and CBC check since its been a while since his last one plus hes on a low dose of steroids. So I want to make sure every thing is okay. Im worried its not Theres always something wrong with this dog. He was so bad today at the vet im really shocked hes NEVER been this bad, he has always allowed my other vet to do blood draws. But this time I had to leave the room because I couldnt stand watching him like that. They needed two techs and a muzzle. I have no idea why the attitude change... I opted to have it screened in house so I dont give my self a coronary worrying over night about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccs Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 aww i hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 So do I. I fear if theres something wrong I wont be able to afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hope all goes well ... Know what you mean about the vets... Indi has to have a muzzle on when ever she goes to the vets and she is just one big softy... but hates the vet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Will be thinking of you............hope all turns out well. Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccs Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 So do I. I fear if theres something wrong I wont be able to afford it *fingers crossed* there isn't anything wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks Guys, im sitting here waiting. I wont be able to function until I hear nothing is wrong with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccs Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks Guys, im sitting here waiting. I wont be able to function until I hear nothing is wrong with him just keep thinking positive thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I am trying to. Im in doubt because theres always something wrong with him. I never catch a break. His last round of blood work 18 months ago checked out okay and hes not showing weird symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccs Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 aww poor furbaby..i hope its nothing serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 On a positive note, from what you say, he's not symptomatic although on long term steroid use and hopefully this test will turn out the same as the previous one and you'll be in the clear, or at least have less worry for while Positive thoughts heading your way from me an the huskateers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 He was only on the steroid since January 2012. He was on 6mg twice daily or prednisonlone and I weaned him down to 2mg every other day to control itching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hope he's ok Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Still no results, only 2 more hours until the vet closes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 He was only on the steroid since January 2012. He was on 6mg twice daily or prednisonlone and I weaned him down to 2mg every other day to control itching One of our cats takes pred, as does my son from on occasion. Bizarrely they're on the same dose! Lol I'd give it an hour then ring them an ask if they have any new info rather than leave it till after closing. Although its quite possible they'll ring even after closing, I've had phone calls out of the blue from our vet on a Friday at 9:10pm! stay positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 The vets leave at 5pm. I just dont want them to think im annoying them. I just want the results because my heart condition gets worse with stress/anxiety so I havent been able to do anything today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 The vets leave at 5pm. I just dont want them to think im annoying them. I just want the results because my heart condition gets worse with stress/anxiety so I havent been able to do anything today You're not being annoying at all, you've waited all day. Its quite reasonable for you to ring now:) the worst that can happen is they'll tell you they'll ring back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I was going to give it until 4:30 then I was going to call. I would think if they ran the blood earlier and something serious came up, they would of taken a couple minutes to call. So part of me is still worrying with sickness and the other part is thinking every thing is alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I was going to give it until 4:30 then I was going to call. I would think if they ran the blood earlier and something serious came up, they would of taken a couple minutes to call. So part of me is still worrying with sickness and the other part is thinking every thing is alright I agree, fingers crossed everything is fine I'm very lucky, our vets are great at keeping in contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I called, she said she would have the vet call me back. Im sooo nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 No news is good news x Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I got a call. Everything bur his white blood cell count is normal. His WB is 3.42 and the normal range is 5.5-16.9. She wants to run a round of different antibiotics to treat staph infection as the other one may not be working as hes so used to being on it (developed an immunity), so she will draw me up a quote. She told me to retest in 6 months. Good that his platelet count went from 138 in July 2010 to 180 this time. So its now in normal range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Povodny Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 That's good, you probably don't need me to tell you as you'll already know, but you can request a repeat prescription for 6 months for any antibiotic you need if you need it that long and buy the drugs online as its generally cheaper than from the vet. In fact, depending if it's a human drug you may be able to get it from a normal pharmacy. That's how we get Safi's omeprazole. We get some funny looks going an asking for the prescription for 'Safi the Dog' as its not always the same person at the chemists.lol The Denamarin we get online as it saves us quite a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln_16 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 He doesnt need the antibiotic for 6 months tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 So glad it's good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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