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I'm so sorry.

I totally agree with all of this.

Holy cow, THAT is fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a nice memorial, he sounds like a great boy. I'm so sorry.

WOW!!!

Thank you, Jen. 💗

I'm so sorry, I know how gut wenching and scary this is. I strongly suggest you get a second opinion from a truly greyhound savvy vet, particularly an oncologist, for sure. Given that he's a greyhound, I'd sooner guess osteosarcoma. Like I said the other day, it's a club no one wants to be a member of.

I'm so happy to read this!

Bowie went in for restaging yesterday. We got our dates crossed, they thought she was coming in the 15th. They graciously worked her in for x-rays, a physical exam and blood work (we'll schedule the ultrasound later). Bloodwork is better than last time, physical was good and x-rays looked clear. Got a call today from the vet's office confirming radiologist concurred, no mets. 💕 The further out we get from diagnosis, the more tense I feel with these visits. I almost cried on the phone today.

Medical protocols change, fall in and out of favor very quickly, too. My friend's dog developed osteo 3 years ago, he lived a year past diagnosis. Now that my girl has it, protocols have changed, some medications and supplements are no longer recommended. And now the vaccine is within reach - literally weeks - from being available for dogs diagnosed now.

Crap, I'm sorry. This is not a club anyone wants to be a part of.

I am so sorry to read this. It's just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you.

Oh no...so many prayers being sent Tanzi's way.

Thank you for this, Ducky.

I spoke to Bowie's oncologist yesterday, there is supposed to be at least one site for the vaccine trial in the Los Angeles area. I called them right away, they aren't 100% sure they will be doing the study, if they do it should be by March. Ugh, I want to start her on this months ago or today, not March. They told me to call monthly, which means I'll call weekly, probably pay them a visit on my day off, too.

What a horrible shock, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful girl.

I also give a heaping tablespoon whole fat Greek yogurt. She loves that and it's good for her!

I have used a human probiotic for Bowie, no problems.

Here is the language from the USDA document: TO: Biologics Licensees, Permittees, and Applicants Directors, Center for Veterinary Biologics Veterinary Services Leadership Team FROM: Byron E. Rippke, Director SUBJECT: Issuance of a Conditional License for Canine Osteosarcoma Vaccine, Live Listeria Vector The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a conditional United States Veterinary Biological Product License to Antelope Valley Bios, Inc., Establishment No. 419, Lincoln, Nebraska, for the manufacture and distribution of Canine Osteosarcoma Vaccine, Live Listeria Vector. A veterinary biological product regulated under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act must be shown to be pure, safe, potent, and efficacious before a veterinary biological product license may be issued. The regulations in title 9, Code of Federal Regulations, part 102, regarding the licensing of veterinary biological products provide that a conditional veterinary biological product license may be issued to meet an emergency condition, limited market, local situation, or special circumstance. The special circumstance addressed here is the need for a biological intervention for canine osteosarcoma in order to afford veterinarians another post-surgical treatment option beyond traditional chemotherapeutic intervention. Conditionally licensed products are required to be pure and safe, and have a reasonable expectation of efficacy. This conditional license was issued on the basis that a reasonable expectation of efficacy was demonstrated during field trials conducted in dogs that had been clinically diagnosed with osteosarcoma and undergone surgical removal of the primary appendicular tumor. Dogs were then treated with carboplatin. Following radiographic confirmation of the absence of pulmonary metastasis, affected dogs received a 3-dose primary vaccination series with the canine osteosarcoma vaccine and then median survival time was compared to historical standards. The conditional license will expire one year from the date of the license. APHIS will evaluate the firms progress throughout the next year toward regular licensure in order to consider reissuance of the conditional license.

Yes!!!!

I've been in the brink of tears since I read it this morning...and I'm not a crying kind of gal.

Oh no, no advice, but sending healing thoughts for your sweet girl. How did she get it?

I think Healthy Paws will cover it since it's considered USDA approved now. I have to call them. Bowie is due for regular x-rays the first week of January. So long as she qualifies, she's getting it, even if it means a 6 hour roadtrip to UC Davis, or wherever the closest location is. I've already left a message for her oncologist.

OMG, OMG, OMG! This is a Christmas miracle! Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETX), a pet therapeutics company focused on the licensing, development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for dogs and cats, today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Veterinary Biologics granted Aratana conditional licensure for Canine Osteosarcoma Vaccine, Live Listeria Vector (AT-014) for the treatment of dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma, one year of age or older. http://aratana.investorroom.com/2017-12-20-Aratana-Therapeutics-Granted-Conditional-License-for-a-Canine-Osteosarcoma-Therapeutic

Gahhhh, I am just now seeing this. I am glad he has stabilized. There is at least one veterinary neurologist in Las Vegas, which I think is closer to you than Phoenix. Here are the link: https://lvvsc.com/specialty-departments/neurology/