Raleigh, Archie, Gus

Kathy, There are days when Archie and Gus run around pretty much, like yesterday. Now this morning it is opposite. They played a bit but then Archie laid on my lap for a bit then played a bit. Both are sleeping now. Not energetic like yesterday.
I should be talking to his vet today or tomorrow. She only works Thursdays and Fridays. She called me from home on Monday with the test results and those were given to her over the phone from the vet's office. I told the office manager the other day to have the lab look at his blood on a slide or whatever it is they do. They did it last time he had it checked and the lab said they felt his white count was up because of his rabies shot. I should hear the results today or tomorrow.

I am just so worried about all of this.

Mel, So nice to hear from you. I hope you are well. Is Boyce doing OK?
I think about you lots. Hugs

Vicki,
Thinking about you and hoping that little Archie is all better soon. ((((HUGS))))

Belinda, Thank you.

Vicki,
How is Archie doing? have you taken him to the IMS yet? xxxx

Lately Archie has been giving me a hard time with eating his dog food. At first I thought it was because he was on the prescription diet and he was getting tired of it. I started switching him over to Gus' food and I couldn't mix the two slowly because he refused to eat the prescription food at all. Then he got picky with the puppy food. I tried different ones. It all reminded me of how Scoop was with his eating. It is so hard. Tonight for supper I gave him a food he had eaten the other day. He wouldn't eat it. I opened another kind and he started eating that one. He wanted more so I gave him more. This evening he started smacking his lips and I wondered if his tummy was bothering him. All of a sudden he vomited twice and two big piles. A couple hours later I took him out and he pooped. It wasn't a lot but it was smelly. What is going on with my Archie!

The food thing is very hard when you have three. With one, they will usually eventually eat whatever you give them when they get hungry enough. With three, staying on an RX diet is hard because they smell different food and want that. You did cut out Archie's snacks, didn't you? If he's not getting any treats, he's bound to be hungrier. That means nobody gets any treats. I know that sucks, but Archie knows if he's missing out on something. I hope you're able to get him to the IMS soon. He needs to be seen with a new perspective. Poor little guy. Xxxxx

Hi Kathy,
We must have been writing at the same time.
I had the lab do a pathology review on Archie's blood. The vet called me Friday and she said they didn't find anything. I have a copy of the review but boy I sure don't understand what it says. At the end they say about Monocytosis and what could cause it. The whole thing is confusing. The vet says that the pathologist didn't find anything but I said there is something going on. She didn't think it was urgent to see the IMS. I want to get him there. This is so worrisome. I want to call tomorrow and get an appointment for next week. The vet thinks it will be OK. I took insurance on Archie and Gus. I know it won't pay for pre-existing conditions but you never know what comes up. The insurance starts on the 21st. So I was thinking of going then but after tonight I am not sure about what to do.
He was getting some treats made with the prescription food. I baked some and gave him some frozen. I just started giving him some Puppy treats and carrots.

I was wondering if I should call the vet tomorrow and tell them about the vomiting.

The vomiting might just be due to the fact that you have been switching foods, but it won't hurt to let the vet know. If it continues, then definitely alert the vet. I would want an IMS to see Archie if he was my dog, for peace of mind, if nothing else.

Please post the pathology report, high and lows. We have a few people who can interpret that stuff. Sorry, it's not me, but others can. It could help.

I am so sorry to hear that Archie is still having trouble. :o xxxxx

Kathy,
The vet said that she is sending Archie to the IMS for me. She knows how worried I am. She doesn't seem to be but Archie is my puppy and I see how he changed and I love him with all my heart. I need peace of mind which I am afraid I may never have. I hope I will but I am such a worrywart. I posted the blood work highs and lows on 1/7. The pathologist report is a written report. I'll see if I can write it in a day or two. It is pretty long. I want to google some of the tings on it right now.

Thanks for being here.
Hugs to you and Rosie.

Vicki:
I am so sorry you have not found out how to get Archie turned around with his health issues. I know this has to be heart breaking for you after all you have been thru. I applaud you for now taking up the fight for Archie, you have more strength than you gave yourself credit for. Thank you for always looking in on my Tipper. She must undergo 3 specialists on Wednesday so please pray for her. Blessings
Patti