buglady wrote:
"kate" wrote in message
s.com...
Today is day 3 and we were hoping for some kind of a turnaround, but to
no avail!!
He is off his food big time today and has found a quiet place in the
garden to rest tonight, rather than his bed.
I will ring the vet in the morning as we had planned and advise no
change and I guess then we go onto the pred...Gee I hope we get a
positive there!!

....................Well, rats, but it's just as well you did it as most
likely the two tick diseases have now been ruled out. I hope you do get a
response with the pred. Did the vet consider Addison's disease? That can
cause intermittent lameness and lack of appetite among other symptoms. Many
times there are no blood changes until the dog is very ill.

Hi again,
Have been so busy... haven't had time to go on the net.
Thanks for advice on Addisons... not heard of it.
Latest is - yesterday Vet 1 rang to say that the lab in Brisbane had
sent an interim report that there was a sign of an organism, however,
they have to grow it further to see what it is. This is from the joint
fliud from the tap.

Rang Vet 2 to adivse on Vet 1 report , plus reported on result of doxy.
Result of doxy was ...condition same, but decided to keep medication up
till we hear results of culture.
Appetite only good when offered raw chicken necks.!!!
Not yet on pred... waiting game still !!!!! Hopefully we'll hear in
the next day or so.
Thanks again - much appreciated.
Cheers,
Kate

buglady
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