Glycogin storage disease

[Matt]

Hi everyone, I've just had my Murph at the Vets over the last last three days with a high temperature, poor appetite, lethargy. Prescribed a course of intravenous antibiotic followed by an oral regime. Overall he's condition has been up and down but now presenting quite happy. A blood test indicated a low white cell count and subsequent urine test showed some traces of blood. The vet indicates Murph may have Glycogin storage disease but only a hypothesis. A follow up check tomorrow for temperature with a possible 24hr observation and IV fluids. Anyone experianced this? My research tells me the outcome is dire :(

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

Hi Matt, I have no experience with it and have never even heard of it.  Just wanted to let you know that I have been in the position of worrying about my pets health and the outcome of a diagnosis and I am sorry you are in that position now.  I am sending prayers that Murph gets a better diagnosis.

[Matt]

Thanks Judy, I appreciate your reply & thoughts. I'll be sure to pass on to Murph :)

[Terri and Harley]

Hi Matt,

I don't have any info for you, but I will certainly keep Murph in my thoughts. Sending a white healing  light his way.

Terri

[Matt]

Thanks Terri & Harley, I'll be sure to send it Murphs way :)

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so sorry to hear this.  What type of Doodle is Murph?  I looked up GSD and it appears to be very unusual in general but particularly so for any of the typical Doodle breeds.  Here's hoping it's something easily manageable.  My Murphy had very similar symptoms a few years ago and it turned out to be a rare tick-borne illness.  He was quite sick for a week but recovered fully.  Hoping your Murph is feeling better soon.  Please keep us posted.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Jane, I believe Groodle is what Goldendoodles are called in Australia.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thanks, Lori.  From what I saw it would be unusual for either Poodles or Goldens.  It must be so difficult waiting for the diagnosis from the Vet.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Matt, I'm so sorry that Murph isn't feeling well and hopefully things will go well for him today! Hugs & pryers for both of you.

[Nancy & Echo]

Hi there!  I have no personal experience, but it sounds like there are several types of glycogen storage disease.  http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/endocrine/c_multi_glycogen_stor...

I certainly hope Murph does not have this, but it looks like there is a potential medical treatment for type III: rapamycin (sirolimus).http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24509886  Human-grade sirolimus is fairly expensive.

This paper suggests that extended release corn starch may help type I http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26303612, but it sounds like this is controversial. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25164784

This paper suggests vitamin E might help in type Ib. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26122627

These are just single studies, and obviously you have to wait until Murph gets a final diagnosis.  If he does get this, then it sounds like a consult with a canine dietary specialist (by whatever terminology that vet specialty goes by) would be helpful.

Hoping that Murph does not have this and he gets well soon.

[Matt]

Wowza, thanks everyone for taking the time to offer words of support, it immensely appreciated. Yes, it's Groodle here in Australia, I can only assume we don't use 'Golden Doodle' as 'Doodle' is slang for male genitalia!
It's midnight on this side so I'll definitely keep this post updated with Murphs condition and any further medical outcomes.
Nice to know Murphs welfare is shared by others. Go team Murph :)

[Matt]

Couple of Murph snaps :)

[Matt]

He's a good kid :)