Binxie, all night long....:(

[Cataholic]

Binx was sick all night long. It started about 5 pm, with diaherrea, and then from 10pm to 6am, I think we got up 6 times :eek: :eek:
Poor little boy would come cry to me, rush to the door, run outside, do his thing, then come slowly back inside.

This am, he seemed so lethargic, and I was exhausted, so, I stayed home. He has slept nearly the whole day. At the first sign of it yesterday, I picked up his food. I fed him some boiled beef and rice (about one cup) at 1 pm....and he ate it. He finally drank some water shortly thereafter. I took him on a walk, no poops, and he came right in to sleep again. He let me cover him up with a blanket!! He looks sooo sad. I got some kaopectate down him (1/2 teaspoon at a time!) by shooting it out the dropper into his mouth. What a mess, but, I know some of it 'stuck'. I am sooo sad for him. He is soooo sad for him too!:(

[lbaker]

Is this going to effect his upcoming appt with the white-coats? What do they have to say about Binxie's sickies? Poor poor Binx, this just makes me so sad :(

[tomkatzid]

Oh Binx you poor boy. I hope your feeling much better by now.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Sorry to hear there are now TWO :eek: Sickies :( in the house!

How are YOU feeling, Joh??
Sore Throat any better?

Hey Mr. Binx ~
Whas'sa Matter, Bud? :confused:
What'd you get into - (or maybe, what got :eek: INTO you)??

And iffin you're thinkin the uppyset tummie is going to keep you out of the White Coat Lab on Friday... it prolly won't work! :p
LOTS of time to get your tummie all straightened out affore Friday.

But *enjoy* all the fancy grub tween now and then.

{{{HUGGS}}} to Both of you!! :D

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Binx, what's upsetting your tummy? :( Sure hope you feel back to normal soon.

[Randi]

Oh poor Binx. :( Crossing paws and fingers that you'l get better and be ready for your appointment on friday. ;)

Johanna, I hope you'll be able to have a good nights sleep too! :)

[Logan]

Sorry to hear this, Johanna. :( Poor Binx. Poor you.

Hope he will be feeling better soon! With four, we expect it with someone around here, especially since they all love to eat things they shouldn't!!! :o But poor Binx, enough stress is enough.

Get well, sweet boy!

Logan

[ChrisH]

Poor Mr Binx. :( Hope you feel all better soon.

[Cataholic]

I just can't figure out what it was. There isn't anything in the house that he got into. But, he did chew a rattan chair a little bit? Or, maybe he drank some street water? He is now out back playing in the yard, after sleeping all day long!

[mugsy]

I'm glad he's feeling better, whatever it was. I'm sorry to hear that one of my favorite boys was sick.

[lovemyshiba]

I'm sorry to hear that Binx wasn't feeling well:(
I hope he is doing much better--doesn't sound like a fun night you both had.

[captain]

Oh Binxy Boy ............... so sad to hear you weren't feeling well, but ........... isn't it great getting beef and rice to make you better :D

Johanna, hope you have recovered too ...

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, poor Binxster man:( I hope you continue to improve, sweet pea. And you Jo, must be pooped too!;) I've had a couple of those nights; constant outties for the runs. It's heartbreaking to see them so sick; and exhausting! Paws crossed that you both have a quiet night, feel better and get some much needed rest:)

[Cookiebaker]

Oh poor Binx! Hope he's feeling better soon, and I hope you have a better night tonight!!

:(

[KYS]

Poor sweet Binxie, I am sorry you were sick, but
glad you are already feeling better.
Keep on getting well, I don't like it when
you are not feeling good.

[Sudilar]

So sorry to hear you were sick, Binx. I hope you are all better now.

[anna_66]

Oh Binxy boy, I'm sorry to hear that you weren't feeling well, but it sounds like your on the mend now and feeling much better:D
BIG KISSES to you boy! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/remybussi.gif

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey MOM (or Bink!) ~

How bout a Tuesday *uppydate*???

Sumbuddie tell us how you're both feelin, please!

Hoping for GUD reports...

[ramanth]

I hope you're feeling better today Binx! *hugs*

[tatsxxx11]

How are the patients doing???:confused: Hope you're feeling better guys!!:)

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry I missed this yesterday...hope you are feeling better Binx-y boy! Enjoy the specialty cooking while you can :)

It is so hard to know why the get cik sometimes...Cincy goes through bouts every 6-8 weeks that she throws up for no apparent reason. It usually only lasts a short time and once she is calmed down she is fine, but it is upsetting anyway.

My mom's dogs all passed around a virus of some sort a few weeks...Oreo had it for a few days, and was getting up in the middle of the night for several nights, and as she was getting alittle better, Snoopy had it for aa day. Then it was Taggerts turn. The boys being younger, kicked it quick, but poor Oreo was under the weather for several days.

[shais_mom]

I hope Binxie boy is feeling better!!!!
Keegan sometimes has that too :(

[Sudilar]

Any updates? Thinking of you!!

[Cataholic]

Well, Binxie is back to good, pretty much. He got an injection and some pills and eye ointment to take. He developed a secondary eye infection, which is common, according to the Binx's non mouth white coat.

We haven't had any more late night outdoor visits, thank goodness, and he is eating normal food again (thank goodness :D ).

I got a call from Dr. Auvil (mouth vet ) last night (Thursday). He can't get together with this hooman vet(Dr. Lamardi) til Tuesday, and that is just too talk. (UGH). I politely laid it on the line. Binx's condition is getting worse. I am getting concerned about his palet, his tongue mobility, choking. Isn't there someone besides Dr. Lamardi that can help with the sir jury?

So, today, I get a call from the clinic, the same clinic Dr. Auvil is at, and another vet(Dr. Grady) is to see him Saturday am....for consult. I call back, and tell them I am confused, as are they, cause the whole clinic knows I see Dr. A, only. This other vet is out at a seminar until Saturday, and we aren't sure what is going on. But, the lady said she knows we have the right doggie/vet hookup. She said she would call Dr. A and have him call me...and explain.

So, this Saturday we have an appointment with Dr. Grady for consult. I will report in when I know what is going on, and what the game plan is.

[tatsxxx11]

I'm glad Binxie pawed his way into the consult on Sat. You guys definitely need some answers. It pains me to read he miight be in such discomfort, let along choking!!:( Please update us when you get back from the white coats! Love and hugs to you Binxie!!:)

[slick]

AWWW, poor Binx. I sure hope that Sat appt can result in some peace of mind. I don't have a puter at home so will have to catch up next Mon at work. All fingers and paws crossed here.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Well, Binxie is back to good, pretty much.

...I call back, and tell them I am confused, as are they...

So, this Saturday we have an appointment with Dr. Grady for a consult.

Glad da Binx is Feelin Better!
No phunn havin ta *poddy* durrin sleepie tyme!

As fur "bein :confused: confuzzled"...

You an US All!
We need a *scorecard*...

So, is Doc A gonna be there on Sat;
or just Doc Grady??
An WOOZE da BOSS Doc that's callin da shotz?

Soundz like MawMee needz ta get a lil *pushy* bout
allua delays inna game.

An don't lettum furget that Mr. Binx got
Places ta GO; peepul (an Dawggiez) ta SEE -
onna 19th!! He needz ta be in A-#1 Gud Shape affore then!

MeanTyme - {{{HUGGZ}}} ta All!! ;)

[mugsy]

Kick their butts Jo....remind them that you ARE a lawyer. Have you considered contacting Purdue?

[Sudilar]

Glad Binx is feeling a bit better. Hope it goes well on Saturday!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Cataholic
... So, this Saturday we have an appointment
with Dr. Grady for consult...

Hey Binx ~

So how'd it go?? :confused:

What'd da White Coat have to say??

Hope you an MawMee heard sum GUD Newz!

[Dakota's Mommy]

I'm so sorry to hear you were sick Binxie Boy! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! Hopefully those darn white coats figure out what's going on and get on the ball! You need to be all better! We love you special boy!

[Cinder & Smoke]

We jest heard from Mr. Binx's MawMee...

Dr. Grady, the Boss Doc at the Clinic,
took a big *peek* in Binxster's mouff on Saturday.
He thunk there was "NO Problemo" in the immediate future - nuffin to get reel wurried bout. Binxy *snorez* like a freight train; but he's not gonna have any breathin or chokin problems.

Miz Johanna had a chat wiff the Toofy Doc (Doc Auvil) an got herself "appointed" as the Offishul Seckatairey to write sum letters to both Vets and Hoomin Docs; to try an find SUMbuddie who has seen this problem Binx has wiffa tooferz gettin covered up wiffa gumz...

So MawMee Johanna now has a MISSION ;) - she's makin notes bout what to put inna Introductory Letter to send out to the Vet Skewelz anna Hoomin Doc Skewelz.

As fur da Binx ~
he's doing purdy well wiff eatin his krunchiez;
duz a reelee MEAN SQUEEK onna squeekie toy;
an finished off wiff sum *snorrin* onna kowch!

Az far as da Binx is concerned - Life Is GUD!!
:) :D ;)

[captain]

Oh Johanna - a lawyer on a MISSION!!!!! Heaven help those Vets!

So glad you got some positive news. I would like to offer taking your letter to the specialist University Vet near me in Aussie.
Even though they are not in the US, maybe they have seen something like it ......................:D

[lbaker]

whew! Thanks for the uppity date Phred. YOU GO Johanna, show 'em what a woman on a mission can do :D Gud boy Binx..

[mugsy]

You go girl....kick some veteranary butt!!!

[cloverfdx]

glad to hear Binx is feeling better :) and good luck with the white coats Johanna, i am hoping you get some positive feedback soon.






I would like to offer taking your letter to the specialist University Vet near me in Aussie.

yep i was going to offer as well, you just never know :)

[Albea]

Johanna:
Here's the address and phone number for Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine:
200 Westboro Rd.
North Grafton, MA 01536-1895

(508) 839-5395.
www.tufts.edu/vet

They are wonderful and have the most advanced research programs. They might help you with an answer to Binxy's problems.
Big hug to the precious boy.:)

[slick]

After reading that sad post about Maggie Mae, it's good to see some good news. Keep it up and good luck Johanna.

[Cataholic]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the supportive posts...I will take any and all offers of assistance, no matter where in the world it takes us, seriously! If you 'foreigners' would get me ANY name/contact, I would be forever in your debt!!!

No stone unturned, none!!!

Johanna

[Logan]

Johanna,
Could you provide a pretty detailed description of what your vets are describing? That would give me something to share with my vet, who is considered an expert in many surgical procedures, and if he doesn't know, he might know someone who does. Either email me or send me a PM, or post it here. Maybe even a sample of the letter you are sending out would help. We'll be seeing him either later this week or next week and I would be glad to get him involved.
Logan

[Cataholic]

Good thinking, Logan. I will post it here, in case anyone can utilize the information. AND, I will be happy to send photographs to anyone.

Binx has a condition called gingyval hyperplasia (sic). It is an uncontrolled growth of the gums, both upper and lower. He has teeth inside these gums, but unable to come out through them. His upper gum prolly has, at a minimum, 4 inches of excess gum. It is not elephantitist (an original thought), and it did not repond to surgical removal. Well, it did, but, it grew right back- in less than 6 weeks, and then some. It is not cancerous, and he has had numerous biopsies.

The periodontist we see (hooman) said the reason it grew back is because the growth is coming from the bone plate, not the gum itself. I think I have some more literature at home, that gives some more details, so, tomorrow, I will update this.

The next procedure is to take a small section, 1-2 inches, and do a flap, and scrape the actual bone...down to the periodontal ligament, and see what that does to the growth.

The periodontist thinks human people may be the focus, as does the vet. This just might be too rare for the run of the mill vet clinic, even with a specialty in dental.

Anyone that has anything, please feel free to contact me!!! Thanks
Johanna

[Sudilar]

Wow, this must be even rare for humans! Do any of his littermates have this problem? Poor Binxy!

I pray that you find someone who can help Binx very soon!

[cloverfdx]

i will go and see the best vet in our city tomorrow and see if i can get any informations for you johanna (i am hoping Dr Sheedy will know somthing or know somone that may be able to help in some way)

hears praying for some answers soon :)

[dukedogsmom]

Glad to hear you're feeling a little better Binx. Stay away from those items not meant for eating :) Hope your health continues to improve.

[pitc9]

Good Luck!

[stacwase]

Kind of off the subject - but there are lots of people with gingival hyperplasia. Most of them have it because they take medications for epilepsy, and the medications cause it. Kind of a quick way to tell that people have epilepsy.

Anyways - just a quick factoid.