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Jakes_mum 22:50:03 Mon May 8 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac  Mood Now:  Reply |
Hi folks, have just returned from the vets (see comment in Chaos's mums bit about dodgy tums) Any how the vet is unsure what is wrong with Heskey. Hes a little concerned that since we have had him he has only managed to put on two kilos and is still underweight (tho not drastically so) He thinks there is a slight possibility that Heskey may have Addisons disease. I can find out info on the web but wondered if anyone had first hand experience.
Fingers crossed,he goes for blood tests in a fortnight and then atleast we will know where we are or go back to the drawing board. Who knows it could just be one of those boxer quirks (and boy do they have them!) Just thankful that this time i took out insurance. Liz |
SashasMum  09:11:13 Tue May 9 2006 Offline 4352 posts Admin   Mood Now:  Reply |
Addison Dogs
Sounds pretty intense, but it seems that, with the right medication, Heskey will be back to his "normal" self! Perhaps you can have some separate meds to prevent that too! The reason I put that link on is because of the picture half way down on the left hand side! Now that's a boxer that feels sorry for itself. Fingers crossed for the "boxer quirks" diagonsis - let us know wont you!! Big hugs to Heskey! |
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CHAOSS_MUM 18:20:36 Tue May 9 2006 Offline 121 posts Chatterbox  Mood Now:  Reply |
Oh poor you and poor hesky. I really hope you get to the bottom of it. Let me know how you get on
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Jakes_mum 13:58:18 Thu May 11 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Hes fine at the moment and full of beans...think i might have to see about medication to stop him being normal! (normal isnt quite a word i would use with a boxer!)
Liz |
Katiesnowflake  23:08:30 Fri May 12 2006 Offline 2202 posts Admin Mood Now: Reply |
What are his symptoms Liz?
Helen
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SashasMum 16:08:15 Wed May 17 2006 Offline 4352 posts Admin Mood Now: Reply |
Any results yet Liz?
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Jakes_mum 12:51:12 Sun May 21 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Blood tests tomorrow mornings. His symptoms at the moment are days when hes really lethargic, appears very flat in mood and doesnt want to eat anything (including the food on my plate). That was the reason we went to the vets. He then found that Heskey has a really slow heart beat which is unusual for a boxer who has just been hypermanic in the waiting room. Hes put everything together and suspects Addisons, although he says it is quite rare and that i could just have a quirky dog! Hopefully should have the results this week.
Liz |
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Jakes_mum 13:33:32 Tue May 23 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Good news folks. All blood test results back and are all normal! (that was quick, we only went yesterday). Have to go back in a month to be weighed and to see the vet for an update. Hes not to worried as says he is not worringly underweight. Will do further tests if weight doesnt improve. At least we know its not addisons, thryoid or diabetes. Suspect i have another quirky boxer!!!!!
Liz |
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SashasMum 13:58:01 Tue May 23 2006 Offline 4352 posts Admin Mood Now: Reply |
Great News!!!
Good to see Heskey is still keeping you on your toes - you know it's not supposed to be easy owning a boxer Liz! Glad it's nothing ominous though, must be a weight off your mind.:roundnround: |
Polo123  19:07:17 Tue May 23 2006 Offline 1568 posts Mod  Mood Now:  Reply |
Great news Liz, must be a big weight off your mind :roundnround:
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CHAOSS_MUM 19:15:30 Tue May 23 2006 Offline 121 posts Chatterbox Mood Now: Reply |
I'M REALLY PLEASED TO HEAR THAT HESKY'S ON THE MEND AND GREAT NEWS HIS TESTS HAVE COME BACK CLEAR
AMANDA |
BoxerMad  06:11:15 Wed May 24 2006 Offline 1150 posts Admin  Mood Now:  Reply |
I am really pleased for you Liz. It must have been a real worry waiting for the results.
How is Heskey feeling in himself now?
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Jakes_mum 21:36:46 Wed May 24 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Hes as bright as a button at the moment (driving us all demented with his "New favourite toy". Also eating grass like its going out of fashion, i think he believes if he doesnt eat it all now, it will have gone by tomorrow. Have to keep a diary of his "off" days to see if there is any pattern.
Liz |
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SashasMum 06:52:14 Thu May 25 2006 Offline 4352 posts Admin Mood Now: Reply |
I was watching "The Wright Stuff" the other day and that cute vet Joe (used to be on Vets in Practice?) said that he had a dog that thought it was a cow and constantly ate grass and that some dogs just do.
I don't know if it is true or not, but my theory was, if a vet's dog can eat grass then it should be ok! I suppose you just have to make sure there is nothing on the grass? Glad Heskey is feeling happy happy happy again! |
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jilldemo 17:13:38 Thu May 25 2006 Offline 2067 posts Admin  Mood Now:  Reply |
Glad Hesky is on the mend. He seems to major in keeping you on your toes.
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Jakes_mum 19:19:38 Fri May 26 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Keeping me on my toes!!! Keeping my vet in foreign holidays more like! (actually that was Jake as i stupidly didnt insure him!) EEhh he runs around that field, get really sloobery chops and then starts eating grass....its like walking a rabid cow!
Hes sulking now cos Mike has gone out with out taking him! Liz |
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jacquie 11:39:41 Fri Jun 30 2006 Offline posts  Mood Now: Reply |
Liz, just caught up with this. Glad Heskey is ok.
On the weight side, what are you feeding him (apart from grass:biggrin  the reason I ask is the girl who's kennels we use swears by Arden Grange. I have had Blue on itt for about a year. There are no addatives or colourants, a bit like James wellbeloved. She mentains it's the only food that keeps weight on her great danes. Blue does really well on it too. Might be the answer. Let me know how you get on.
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Jakes_mum 14:03:39 Sun Jul 9 2006 Offline 739 posts Boxer Maniac Mood Now: Reply |
Off to the vets this week for a weigh in. If he hasnt put any one will have to make an appointment and discuss options.
Liz |
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BoxerMad 15:41:16 Mon Jul 10 2006 Offline 1150 posts Admin Mood Now: Reply |
I hope you get some good news Liz.
We definately need some happier news on here lately!!!
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