queenwinniesmom

I'm so sorry you and your poor Henry are going through this. We've had 1 dog, and 3 cats that had seizures, and it was incredibly stressful, and upsetting to see. You feel so helpless. You are really doing your homework, though, and it's obvious how much you love him and are trying to keep him safe. Sending prayers that this cycle can some way be broken.

Oh, Kerri! Sending hugs and prayers out to Gus and to you. I wonder how much it is similar in dogs as it is in humans? My best friend has cancer, and has been getting the radiation for pain. It has played havoc with her appetite. Some things taste different, some things she liked, she can't stand now. Sometimes she's not hungry at all. I'm wondering if Gus' appetite might be affected too.

My angel Nick donated blood to help his sister Patsy when she had her spleen removed (lymphosarcoma). He did fine. I have 2 friends who had gotten their Greyhounds from a local vet hospital, which kept them as regular blood donors (because Greys are excellent donors). They were there for several years, and then retired---again!

I'm so sorry you lost your precious girl. I was just reading your posts about her, and see that she was 15! You'd taken such good care of her, and kept her safe and loved. How empty your heart and home must be. But how you loved each other.

Thank-you for such an eloquent tribute to a very special dog. How well you understood him, and how deeply he was loved. I liked how you called him a wonderful communicator. He surely must have been (those eyes!), for he's touched many hearts. My heart aches for you as you are missing your precious boy.

Oh, he sounds like a wonderful dog. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.

Oh, no! I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy.

Hi Jen, I've been thinking about you lately, and wondering how you and your crew are doing? I'm sorry to hear that Palu is having problems. Wish I had some advice or experience with those symptoms, but can mostly offer prayers and good thoughts and white light for your special boy. Well, our Lacey had a few episodes of the vestibular disease, but they were relatively fleeting, though initially puzzling and upsetting, mainly because we'd just put down our little Florida Pit Bull that afternoon (probable stroke), and worried that Lacey might have gotten into something. So mostly, I'll send cyber hugs to Palu, and you too (and Lloyd and the rest of the gang). And Lydia is barking to Crisco that she loves him and misses him like crazy! Guess you're not going to GIG, are you?

I'm sorry you're so stressed. Sending prayers and white light to you and Mizzy.

I would add my sympathy that you are dealing with multiple stresses, and my aggreement with a lot of the advice, especially blackandbrindle. I think it's unrealistic to assume that money cannot and does not play a part in our decisions concerning our pets (or anything else, for that matter). If only we all had the luxury of not having to take that into consideration. But I know very few people (if any) to whom money is no object. During our first experience with cancer (Patsy's lymphosarcoma), we were overwhelmed by the cost of the preferred course of action, which was chemo. It seemed totally beyond our reach. But we together made the decision to proceed, and were helped financially by some wonderful Greyhound friends (and wonderful strangers as well!). We lost our precious girl anyway, halfway through the chemo, but we never regretted the decision. I have to say that my DH is more pragmatic than I am about taking heroic measures. But I feel that if we were faced with this kind of decision again, it would be a lot like what others have described. I would want to to whatever was necessary--- depending on what was right for that particular dog, of course---and he would agree, reluctantly or otherwise. However stressed he may get about our financial situation, I feel that his guilt and regret for not doing everything we could would over-power the money concerns. It comes down---like I always tell people dealing with cancer---to making a decision, and moving forward, not second guessing yourself, and knowing what is right for your dog. But that also includes knowing what is right for you as well. Sending hugs to you and Dempsey.

14! What a grand old man Hobbes is. I hope you have many more happy, pain and tumor free days with him.

I've never seen so many dancing nanners and tiny happy dances of joy in one thread! Do you think there are some people here who are rather fond of Loca? Do you think she's aware of the mini-celebrations across the country that she has inspired? I'm sure she knows. It's great news, Robin. And a potent argument for second opinions!

I know there are so many losses, but I just can't stop thinking about this one. And crying.

Yeah! Good news. We'll take it. I'm glad you have it to give. Seriously, I know how stressful it has been for a while. Hopefully, this is the start of a positive trend!

How you loved her! The pictures are worth a thousand words.

Kerri, I'm so sorry all of this is piling up on you at once. Wish I had some knowledge to impart, but all I can do is let you know we're thinking about you and your whole crew. I know you've told us before, but how old are your dogs?

Oh, Henry I can understand why you feel such a bond with your sweet boy. During Winnie's fight with osteo, my love and admiration for her knew no bounds. I think she kept me strong with her courage and determination. The love I felt for her when I first met her as a foster just grew and deepened on so many levels, as we dealt with the monster together.

The latest news sounds optimistic! It's encouraging that Loca doesn't seem to be in as much pain. Keeping you both in my thoughts, and hoping the news continues to be positive.

I'm so sorry you lost your precious Kia. I hate the monster osteo.

Oh, Kerri, what a terrible shock. I'm so sorry you lost your precious girl.

When I saw the words "lump" and "Rascal", my heart stopped. The size would certainly concern you, but you seem familiar with what it might be. I haven't heard of encapsulated lipomas. Please let me know a little about them---and please tell me it's not serious! Sending some good thoughts out to you and Rascal.

What a perfect boy. Goods was an angel dog. And he's found his wings. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I just saw this too. Yeah, I think you could be cautiously optimistic! I sure would be. SO glad you had Dr. Couto look at the X-rays. Hope there is more good news to come.

I'm so sorry. You know this decision is made out of love for your precious boy. But it's so damn hard....

Wish I had more knowledge of this, but please know that you and Gus are in our thoughts and prayers. You take such good care of your sweet boy. It's so hard to see them growing older and more fragile.