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Janie
Administrator
United Kingdom
6385 Posts |
 Posted - 30/08/2008 : 07:34:20
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Its our Max's birthday today - he's 7. Please say a prayer for my boy as he is really so very poorly at present. We don't know if he will pull through. We are having to feed him through a tube in the back of his neck which links directly to the oesophagus. He has lost 18 kilos in weight.....it will be a long, hard battle.
Here he is in all in glory  ......
Janie  x54
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Earthbound Gypsy
Something Special
USA
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Posted - 30/08/2008 : 08:32:31
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Ahh poor Max; what a sweet face he has. What type of dog is he Janie? Sending you and Max lots of positive thoughts and prayers that he pulls through.
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Brian
Sweet Inspiration
United Kingdom
2191 Posts |
 Posted - 30/08/2008 : 08:39:53
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As someone who has just added two more dogs to our house, there is nothing in the world that can bring you more joy, than the love of a dog. Janie - I really hope Max pulls through and gets better soon - he is a lovely chap.
Brian x |
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Mickey
Brand New Me
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Posted - 30/08/2008 : 10:50:19
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Squawk on by |
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13792 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 10:50:22
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I'm shocked and very sorry to read this, Janie.
I know how much Max means to you.
I hope and pray that he recovers from his illness.
Carole R xx |
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9401 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 12:04:38
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Aww, poor lil Max!
Sending him Birthday wishes and hugs... I really hope he gets better soon.
I know it's an awful feeling when they're in pain and you can't do anything to help them Do you know what's wrong with him?
Sara x
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5727 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 13:55:37
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Sorry Max is not well....sending my very best wishes.
I know you will be doing your very best for him
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Vera
Administrator
United Kingdom
1561 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 14:36:54
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Fist of all - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAX
I know this is a tough time for you but I also know that you always do your best to take good care of Max so I wish you all the strength in the world.
Vera x |
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2740 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 14:55:45
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Aw, good luck Max, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're rooting for you!!
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Clare
Something Special
United Kingdom
1911 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 19:01:56
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Aww Max Happy Birthday big fella. Be strong
Love and hugs
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Janie
Administrator
United Kingdom
6385 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 20:20:14
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I really appreciate everyone's good wishes (as does the boy himself - he's not up to posting as you can imagine  ).
Sara, he has been diagnosed with lymphangiestasia and helicobacter gastritis. Basically a significant part of his gut has developed abnormalities leading to severe inflammation plus gawd only knows what. It is entirely treatable but the inflammation is so severe that his consultant said that the 'l' word 'might represent a poor prognosis' (that's what she wrote ).
We've just got to hope that his system will cope with the medication and food - he has refused to eat by mouth for what must be nearly a month now which was why they had to fit the feeding tube. Even through that though, we simply can't get him to take what he needs as he started to vomit it all up. We are now on a regime whereby we have to feed him a small amount through the tube every hour! We have to slowly build up the quantity but its not quick enough to stop him losing weight - currently half a kilo each couple of days. Clearly that can't go on. He is only now on about a third of what he requires even to maintain weight, talk about adding it. We have been advised though that we mustn't hurry the process as it would set him back so much if he started his vomiting again - I know he wouldn't be able to get through then.
I've just given him a load of meds.......we've now got to quickly get a meal down us and then another Maxy Waxy feed is on the agenda .
I'm happy to report he is being such a brave boy because what he hasn't gone through is no odds to anybody.
Thank you all once again.......
Janie x54
p.s. Our Max is a Bernese Mountain Dog, Marty. |
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TMAK
Wasn't Born To Follow
USA
5178 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 20:49:52
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Oh no ~~~~ poor Max
Hope you get better real soon, Big Buddy.
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9401 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2008 : 22:51:55
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Awww Well I'm wishing him lotsa strength to get well.
Sara x
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Memphis
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
623 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2008 : 01:07:04
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He's lovely. It must be heart breaking to see him so poorly. I wish Max all the best and you too.
Memphis
Ever since we met...
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PP68
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
385 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 10:53:56
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| Get well soon Max! |
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jonathan
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
485 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 11:11:43
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Thinking of you both.
Love Jonathan |
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Janie
Administrator
United Kingdom
6385 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 20:39:30
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Many thanks for your good wishes .
We had a bit of a set back last night and ended up at the vets at 10 o''clock! Poor Max had to have a couple of jabs and the veterinarian had huge difficulty finding any flesh to inject into .Looks like on top of everythinghe may have developed aspiration pneumonia. His meds though are taking care of it but we've now had to go back to square one with his feeding regime - as soon as we try to up the amount he has he brings it back up again!
He is still refusing food by mouth so we are praying that the meds reduce the inflammation sufficiently for his appetite to return sooner rather than later. Sadly, if they don't, there is the distinct possibility that we may have to make the decision that all pet owners
dread having to make.........NOT thinking that though cos My Boy is a FIGHTER!!!!
Janie x55 |
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Brian
Sweet Inspiration
United Kingdom
2191 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 21:21:24
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Good on you Janie....we are all PRAYING for Max
Brian. x |
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dave d
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
935 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 22:54:42
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JANIE
I'm not sure if its relevant to Max's case but i can remember a vet recomending a liqid protein substance called "Minamino" its used by body builders to build up muscle etc and i think its available from boots the chemists
http://www.ayrtons.com/products.htm
we used it on the farm dogs when they were run down and off their food and i can renmember that one of the stable girls adding it the feed for her hunter, bought his appetite back and built him back up again-- have a word with your vet-i expect he/she will be able to advise further- i have been racking my brains since sunday to remember the name of it
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9401 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 22:58:00
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Poor Max, what a nightmare! Praying for him too..
Sara x
look back from the stars
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13792 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2008 : 23:12:28
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This all sounds dreadful.
I hope that things start to improve as soon as possible.
Carole R xx |
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Max Our Beautiful Boy
