Graham is not well

[ramanth]

Oh no not Graham Crackers!!

Leslie, if you think it's behavioural, maybe a call to Nancy might get to the bottom of it.

*HUGS*

I missed where you got a new pooch. (Been out of touch since the wedding...) I'll have to look for a post!

I hope something can pull Graham out of his funk. He's such a sweet boy.

[IRescue452]

Poor boy. I would have thought of his teeth first too. Will he eat a hot dog? Junk food is better than no food. Get better Graham.

[Karen]

Poor sweet Grahammy boy, give him a hug from me. I hope you find out what's wrong, and he perks back up.

[Miss Z]

I will be thinking of Graham, and hoping he gets better soon. Pats for sweet little Graham

[labmomma]

If he's depressed, do you have a friend with a young pup you could get to visit him? My oldest dog, 14, took on a new life when I got my two young labs. Having the young around definitely brought her to life again.
Labmomma

[lizbud]

Leslie,I would be worried too. So sad. I did ask about his old injury,
(when he fell from the balcony) ,in your other thread.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=108989

12 years old is getting up there in age, but still, he should have some good
days, poor guy. I do hope the Vet has something that might help him.

[bckrazy]

Poor Graham. You've gotten great advice from others, I don't know what to say. All I can add is giving him fun one-on-one time with you as often as possible! Take him somewhere that he loves where he can run off-leash with you and play. At the same time, babying him too much may be sending the wrong message. Keep up with his Obedience and maybe NILIF, and balance the affection with exercise & discipline.

What raw meats have you tried? My pups would never resist pork ribs! Have you tried satin balls, also a much-loved meal?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Poor Graham ~ Feel Better Soon, Bub!


I'd try some "serious" one-on-one time with him, Leslie.
He's had quite a few changes in his life ...
* move to Texas
* new house
* new Hubby person
* new Dawggie Brudder

All that might be a little too much for one ole Dawg to handle.

Why don't YOU load him up for a day out ...
NO other dogs or 2-Leggers ...

Take a few bites of everything in the house ... all the Junque Food ya can find ...
as well as Dawggie stuff.

Let him run, walk, trott, or roll around - but keep him moving.
If memory serves, he liked his Swim Therapy ... find a clean pond or river with a dock
he can jump off of and let him swim for a while.

As for eating - something - anything - is better than nothing.
Junque Food beats NO food!

Hang in there, GrahamBoy ... there'll be a Better Day tomorrow.

[jesse_3]

(((((HUGS))))) I am so sorry that Graham is not doing so well I hope that he turns around and is back to him old self! He will be in my prayers!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Graham has (probably) what's called histoplasmosis. It's a fungal pnemonia. He is a very sick boy. They can only confirm his histoplasmosis if they do an asperation of his chest/GI tract, but that's not necessary. If it is this disease, it's a 90 day treatement and it doesn't have a real high sucess rate. The sucess rate is only 40%, and we'll know after the first few weeks if it's working by his eating habits. If he begins to eat again, we'll know it's working. If he refuses food still, then he won't make it threw the 90 day treatement.

If he has absolutely no reaction to the meds at all, he has metastisized (sp) cancer that there is obviously no treatment for.

Now the waiting begins Please pray for my boy.

[finn's mom]

Aw, Leslie. I hope, now that you know what it could be, that the meds work and he starts eating again. I'm glad to hear that it isn't because of Boone, though. I was really afraid that he was just sad, and, sometimes that's worse than being sick. I'll be praying for Graham.

[Rachel]

Leslie, our hearts are so sad. I don't have to tell you how much we love Graham here. One of the highlights of my life was meeting and spending time with Graham and having him interact with Hannah and Tucker. Hannah was smitten and Tucker had his first and only best friend.

When I read Graham's extreme change of behavior, I was more inclined to believe that there had to be a physical cause and that he is probably dealing with symptoms that are serious. Graham has had lots of changes in his life and I just didn't think that the addition of Boone would throw him in this manner. Although the prognosis is not good, at least there is a diagnosis and some kind of treatment can be instituted and there is a chance of help for him. We will be praying that our Graham Love will once again rise and shine from adversity. He has done it before. Hannah sends her adoration and affection. Tucker says to tell Graham, *I can still lift my leg to pee, just like you showed me.*

[Cinder & Smoke]

Graham has (probably) what's called histoplasmosis.
It's a fungal pnemonia.

They can only confirm his histoplasmosis if they do an asperation
of his chest/GI tract, but that's not necessary.

If it is this disease ...

This all sound a bit "iffy" to me ...
and just "waiting to see" if he gets better - that can loose some valuable time.

As others have suggested -
I'd suggest a Second Opinion - from either a Vet School or a
very well respected, multi-vet clinic.

There are articles on "histoplasmosis" on the i-net -
but be sure you specify the Canine variety.

Here's one: http://www.mold-survivor.com/canines.html

Please ask around to find a suitable hospital or clinic to seek a Second Opinion.

{{{Hugs}}} from Phred

[luvofallhorses]

I hope he is better soon. Hugs to you and Grahm.

[Cincy'sMom]

Poor Graham Crackers!! Sure wish there was something to do to cheer up the old guy. He and Kersey were both so much fun when they stayed with us, I hate to think he isn't that happy boy anymore