Phoenix is 11.5 years old. I'm going the pain management route. No radiation or anything like that. I'm just going to do my best to keep him comfortable.
He stopped putting weight on his rear right leg and had a couple of falls. Vets thought it was arthritis. After his second fall I requested x-rays, which Dr. Couto said were highly consistent with osteo. My vet and I decided to forego the FNA since management wouldn't wouldn't change and Phene is terrified of going to the vet.
I've covered all of my floors with non-slip mats and he's eating well when I add lots of chicken broth to his food. It has been a bit of a chore getting him to eat, however. My biggest concern is greyhound #2, who is a playful lab disguised as a greyhound. She's already knocked Phene down once. Luckily a very special friend has offered to look after Treasure when Phene's condition deteriorates. I still let them in the backyard together but I'm always there to supervise. He seems happy and was digging yesterday and throwing his soccer ball around.
I certainly understand how difficult thismis for you. Please don't hesitate to pm me or we can chat through Skype. This might be a bit easier to handle if we lean on each other since we're both new to this and both newly diagnosed. Once again, I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. I'm here for you. Just let me know if you want my Skype name.
Hijack over .
P.S. I typed this with my iPad so I don't take responsibility for any weird, inappropriatevwords it may have substituted ;lol