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    Osteo In Recently Adopted Greyhound

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    What a horrible thing. There is absolutely no blame in opting for euthanasia in those circumstances, so look at it like she has enjoyed the prime of her life and has come to you to be looked after with love and compassion. Keep the appointment though if Bella's pain is under control, because every option needs to be explore fully.

    I truly hate osteo and thank god that there are vets who can help our hounds deal with it.

    This. Absolutely. Love her and spoil her and know that is what she will hold in her heart, and you in yours. I am so sorry that this has happened so soon. Or ever.

    Suspected Cancer - How Long To Wait.

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    If he's avoiding all his beds, he is clearly uncomfortable. I would take him in for X-rays ASAP. I do not walk hounds who are limping in pain, as that usually exacerbates their problems. IME, limps require rest. Considering his excessive exercise for a recently adopted 7 year old senior, It could be over usage or many other treatable possibilities. Please try not to assume osteo. until you have proof. If it happens to be osteo., he would need more complete pain medications ASAP.

     

    Honor is in our positive healing thoughts.

    This. Perfectly said.

    Osteo Statistics

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    One of the details that none of the stats I've seen look at is a breakdown of the age at which osteosarcoma (OSA) develops. All dogs are going to die of something, so I think it makes a difference to know what percentage get it in their middle-aged years vs their senior years. There has been no proof that any specific bloodlines carry more risk of OSA. Some of the sires that have been named are ones that have a huge number of offspring, so you're naturally going to hear about more cases from those lines.

     

    This. My NYC vet told me when I lost my first girl to osteo at a very advanced age, that "at this age we lose as many to arthritis". I didn't want to hear it at that point but it is a fact, they will get arthritis as they age, they may get osteo. The important thing is that they GET to an old age... at that point, we are going to lose them to something, so we should not take away our opportunity to love them.

    Osteosarcoma----How Do You Know When It's "time"?

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    Reading your assessment of his pain, I think you are pretty close to making your final decision. I think you know that, and, are really looking for affirmation. I am so sorry. I do hate cancer.

     

    My vet used to say, better a day too early that a day too late. Let him go with his dignity. He is more than just a dog; he is your best friend. He looks to you to give him peace and freedom from pain.

     

    G-d bless.

    I couldn't have said it better. When I lost my last girl, I asked about the possibility of palliative care, even though I was packing my NYC apartment and moving home to LA and the drive would have been a challenge. Once the vet made it very clear to me that even with the strongest of meds, there would always be breakthrough pain, my decision was made. We all live by a pretty simple rule -- NO pain for them. If you can tell he is in pain, then you already know. I am so very sorry, this totally sucks.

    We Weren't Expecting This

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Please don't beat up on yourself. Try to turn it around and think of it as a fostering and learning experience for Ace as well as you and your wife. Ace is now more used to a home and knows how to relate to people in that environment, the group will know to place him in a home where his separation anxiety will be managed, and you have learned that you need a different type of greyhound -- and they are all different. I had one with such bad SA that she ate through the walls, tried the metal door, cried, etc. Yet she was the star of her therapy dog class and then graduated to an in-home therapy arrangement which was a harder test to pass. My girl now HATES walking, has no idea why I want her to do it. Both were learning curves for me but now I have the tools to deal with the situations. That is what you have given yourself, knowledge of what you can and can't deal with and how to deal with it. Just remember, if you see Ace again, he will be happy to see you and that is what matters most. You helped him to be ready for his forever home.

    Princess Leia 5/6/03 To 12/9/16

    in Remembrance

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    Ron, please don't second guess your decision. You did the right thing by her, she knows it. I lost Carl suddenly and horrifically, it haunts me to this day. I try to focus on all the years of love and joy we had together and not the last few hours.

    This. Today is the anniversary of the day I lost Morgaine to status epilepticus. Two of the most evil words I know. She was a giant bruiser of a girl who had knocked around for a long time before being adopted (90 lbs! and 6 feet tall when she stood, which she loved to do). I lost her just prior to our 3 year anniversary, when she was finally starting to know she was home and to blossom. But those years were her best. She was loved, she had adventures, and two years ago, eight years after losing her, she sent me Tallulah on this day. Hold on to the love and know that is all that Leia remembers.

    Princess Leia 5/6/03 To 12/9/16

    in Remembrance

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    I am just seeing this now. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am so sorry you all had to suffer those last hours. Of course your wife shouldn't blame herself, but that is always easier said than done. Just remind her that she wouldn't blame a chair if Leia had run into a chair so she shouldn't be so hard on herself. You lost a family member that you loved, of course you are grieving.

    Exercise

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I wish Molly would take advantage of the yard, but she has no interest. It's a chore for her to go on a walk haha

     

    Talullah finds walking objectionable! She goes out, pees and turns right back around to go inside and back to soft furniture! She gets all excited when she hears her leash, then we get outside and she just looks at me as if asking why on earth we are there.

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