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Irish Wolfhound - All About Louie | |
Written by Hugh McManus | |
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Louie (Lughnasa), an eight year old Irish Wolflhound, continues to defy the odds and remains in good health–all things considered. Louie is an eight year old Irish Wolfhound with his share of health issues. Over the past month, he has had three visits to his regular veterinarian and one visit to a cardiologist. Louie suffered from an arrhythmia; however, since he was placed on Mexiletine, his general demeanor has improved greatly. Aside from the heart issue, Louie also receives Norvasc to manage his blood pressure. He gets one Ascriptin, a buffered Aspririn, daily to manage blood clotting. In late December, Louie has blood clots on his lungs, triggered by his kidney condition (more on this topic later). He was put on oxygen, which reversed the cyanosis and blood thinners, which dispersed the clots. He now receives daily Ascriptin to ward off any future clots. Louie also suffers from chronic renal failure. This condition is managed by diet. He is on a low residue diet: Science Diet KD. His creatinine level is high, but improving. Louie also gets a subcutaneous flush of Lactated Ringer's Solution (500 ml) every other day to help his kidneys: it's dialysis for dogs! Unfortunately, Louie also suffers from Degenerative Myelopathy--a progressive disease of the hips and legs common in German Shepherds. Louie gets Tramadol for pain. He is also receives a 3 ml dose of aminocaproic acid every eight hours. Finally, and I know I am forgetting something, he has hypothyroidism. Wolfhounds in general have low thyroid activity, but Louie low even for a Hound. He gets one 0.8 mg dose of Soloxine twice each day. He doesn't sound healthy, but Louie is a happy animal. It's clear when he is in some kind of pain--he goes to the vet right away. He enjoys life and is very old for a Wolfhound. Louie receives his treatment at Rose City Veterinary Hospital in Pasadena.
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