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  1. Thanks, and yeah, that might be true about the sedatives. It was hard to tell, because it did look the same as when she is freaking out about fireworks, but in light of her condition, I was thinking it was pain. And anxiety. Wish they could talk. She is doing slightly better this morning; she is able to relax a bit more and she just ate 2 scrambled eggs.
  2. sorry that you are going through this too. my first greyhound abby had mast cell cancer, and we were able to treat it in different ways and get 5 very good months after her initial surgery. but now...this thing has come on so fast. she was fine 3-4 weeks ago! your comment about the car made me chuckle. (sorry!) i've already dropped enough to buy a crappy used one. i'm so sorry about hailey and hope you get some more good times with her. tracy
  3. Jackie had a second set of xrays yesterday to determine what was causing her limp. The vet was almost positive it was Osteo, but to confirm, she did a needle biopsy. I wasn't thrilled about it, but I did want to know for sure. Results not in yet. What followed was the most horrendous night ever. I was not prepared for having my dog up the entire night, panting and in pain. I am so angry! I do have Tramadol, Deramaxx, and Gabapentin. However, I am thinking that the needle thing was a BIG mistake. I am just sick over it. Has anyone else had this experience?? Before this, she was limping, but still comfortable and happy at rest. Now.....OMG. Her quality of life just took a complete nose dive. I was resolute about not putting her through anything unnecessarily awful, and now this. I am so devastated. Please advise if you can. tracy
  4. Thank you so much. I remember being on Greytalk in the beginning, and reading about Bee Wiseman and thinking, "what a great name!". When I read of her passing, I was quite shaken and sad. I let the vet do a fine needle aspiration today and now I'm regretting it. Jackie is in much more pain than before, and I am sick over it. The vet wanted a definitive diagnosis, and I guess I agreed but I wasn't thrilled about doing it. Anyhow, I'm not conservative about my own pain dosages, and I'm certainly not going to be stingy about hers. I don't see the point. I empathize with you about Bee. The pain of losing Abby still feels raw sometimes, 5 years later. Peace to you as well, Tracy
  5. Thank you so very much for your kind words. After going through cancer treatment with Abby, my first greyhound, I feel like I learned a thing or two. Of course every dog is different, but I know at least to plan ahead about how I want the end to go down. I don't want to wait until she breaks her leg, that's for sure. Going to carefully consider everything. tracy
  6. Hello, I can't believe I am adding Jackie, the sweetest dog I have ever known, to this thread, but here I am. After worsening limping and a lump, the vet was almost positive today that is it OS, after looking at her 2nd set of xrays. It's on her right wrist. I feel very rational in my brain, but still my eyes turn into a water faucet that runs all day. I just wish I could stop from crying every other minute, so I could function a little better. She is doing a needle aspiration today too. I told her no bone biopsy please. Jackie is 10 1/2, and I have to think about it, but I do not think I want to go the amp route. Instead, pain management and grilled steaks and lots of cuddling. Can anyone give me some encouraging words about going that route? It seems like most people do the amp, and I don't think that's wrong, I just know my dog and I don't think she would do well. tracy
  7. I just took Jackie to a new vet, who is great, and whom I feel very comfortable with. She immediately noticed how much larger Jackie's wrist got since the first xray just 11 days ago. New xrays tomorrow morning. It's not looking good but I'm remaining hopeful. Trying to keep it together. tracy
  8. Hi, thank you for sharing your advice, i appreciate it! i always like to read about a limping problem that was not cancer. glad your pup is better! going back to the vet today to repeat xray.
  9. Rhoda is so pretty!! Same here; mine are both 10 and I'm always trying to stay in the moment.
  10. Hello again....the update is FRUSTRATION. Like I mentioned, my vet was concerned, so I sent the xrays to Dr. Cuoto to have a look. He didn't see anything, which felt like a relief!! But meanwhile, her limp just gets worse and worse. Really bad. I had been giving her deramaxx, but last friday, she was limping so badly that I took a ride up to my vet to talk to someone and hopefully get something stronger for Jackie to take. It was like pulling teeth to get anyone to talk to me, which then made me really not be thrilled with my vet anymore. I'm not a pushy person, but the lame-o at the front desk told me nobody was there. But I heard a male voice in the back, so I just marched right past her, and got the vet to talk to me. I think my vet is very good, competence-wise. Very experienced. I just get a feeling that everyone there is jaded. When I got him to go back and look at Jackie's chart and the dr.'s comments from the xrays, he snapped to attention, and was worried as well. The notes at my vet from the xray said they thought they saw a lesion. So, here we are: My vet saw something, Dr Cuoto saw nothing, Jackie's limping terribly, and I left there with some Tramadol. Gave her a dose of that, so then she was limping AND dopey!! Let me just repeat, she does not wince or cry when you touch and squeeze her foot, wrist, arm, shoulder, back, any part of her body. Her right wrist is definitely enlarged, visibly. She seems very comfortable, as long as she's lying down, loves her food, etc. She still gets excited when asked if she wants a walk, until she actually tries to walk. Know what I mean? Every time I see her get up and limp, I have to hold back my tears. I just have a really bad feeling about this. She is the sweetest dog ever, not much spunk, but ALL sweetness and affection. I will probably get new xrays, and maybe another opinion. And of course keep her very comfortable. That's the most important thing, no matter what the diagnosis. Please chime in if you think i'm missing something.... Sorry this is so long, but that's the update!! Arrrrgggghh.
  11. Hello again! Jackie was limping, the problem was the front right leg. She had a thorough exam and xrays done, then I also sent them to Dr Cuoto for his opinion, and he didn't see any cancer. Great, except she's still limping and I think it's getting worse! Has anyone tried those dog leg wraps/support made by Back on Track? They are neoprene splints with velcro. They look like they might help. Of course, this is just an idea to try to make her more comfortable walking....I am going to continue to look for the cause of the problem, and explore other treatments. thank you for sharing any info. tracy
  12. Just an update: Jackie had x-rays today. The vet saw nothing that "jumped out", but there was a slight area of concern around the wrist. He said if it was his dog, he would get a consult with a radiologist. So, that's what I plan to do. Meanwhile, Jackie is cuddled on the bed, sound asleep. She's the sweetest girl.
  13. Thanks, I will see what happens tomorrow. Believe me, I went into a panic when she first started limping....my vet wanted to see if Deramaxx would help, first. She's seeing their specialist tomorrow. Keeping fingers crossed.
  14. Oh I forgot to mention too, she IS scheduled for the xrays tomorrow morning.
  15. Hi, I haven't been on the forum for a while; I'm sorry for my lack of involvement! When Jackie developed a sudden limp last week, I was very worried....took her to the vet, and she's been on anti-inflamatories for a week. If it hasn't gotten any better, is the only next step to get some x-rays? Sometimes her limp is very pronounced, other times it just looks like she's walking very slowly. She still enjoys eating, chewing, affection, and seems quite comfortable at rest. She's always been a very slow-moving, lumbering sort of dog, so it's hard to know how uncomfortable she is. Is it right to put her through the x-rays, just for my own peace of mind? I've read that often they are inconclusive....and then what do you do? Also, she is 10 and it's her front leg. Any thoughts you could share would be very helpful. tracy
  16. I've had Lola for 3 years. At first, she freaked out when you tried to pet her too much, and forget hugging! If she was on a bed and you got on too, she would leave. Gradually she has learned to love lots of pets, kisses, and even hugs!! and she sleeps around with everybody! just be patient. it may take a long time, and it is worth the wait when they start to love you.
  17. No solutions found here yet, just commiserating. Both my girls turn into quivering, drooly messes from the first neighborhood firecracker. So, this has been a 5-night ordeal. They don't eat right, they are afraid to go out at night...etc. We are all kept up late into the night dealing with this. The whole nine yards. And then just when they are back to normal, it's time for New Year's!!! I have found that a combo of ACE that the vet gave me, plus some essential oil aromatherapy, have helped a lot. (I only actually drugged them once, on the 4th). i was at my wit's end and ready to murder the people in my neighborhood.
  18. Hello!!! Just a question for people up north who don't have central air. During a heat wave, can your dogs manage the heat ok?? My girls are used to the house being 75 degrees with the ac. it broke today, and we'll have to wait a couple of days for a new one. The house might stay at around 80 overnight. Is this do-able for greyhounds?? Thanks for sharing your experience, tracy
  19. tra708

    Abby

    4 years ago today you left us. oh man, i thought i was over crying about it. guess not. we'll never forget you, abs.
  20. I was wondering if you guys get your greyhounds vaccinated for rabies and distemper. I usually wait several years in between, and then only get them if they are required by a place we're going. Am I being lame?
  21. Both of mine turn into a shaking miserable mess as soon as they hear the first boom. Even if it's far away. We've been dealing with this for the last 2 nights. Yesterday I went to Home Depot and bought an air purifier for the bedroom, and when kept on the high setting it did a pretty good job of blocking out the noise (and it made the air in the room fresher!) So tonight, it's that, plus a loud TV show, plus a little bit of ACE. A small amount of that drug seems to help my dogs settle down. Good luck everyone...I feel your pain!
  22. i just looked at Regal's website. Looks promising. Thanks for the tip!
  23. I debated whether or not to put this post where all the "rants and raves" go. But since it pertains more to diet...here goes. My girls have been eating Taste of the Wild kibble for a few years now and do fine with that. With the recall recently, I stopped by my place that sells healthy foods, and was directed towards Fromm Salmon Tunalini. They both absolutely love it, and it seems to agree with them quite well (i.e. their poops are good). However, it is outrageously expensive. I spend a lot on my hounds, but this food is ridiculous. !!#$%&*! Anyone???
  24. the other day, i went to pick up some stuff from my old house, and when i got my cat's ashes (from 10 years ago!) i started crying. i guess the sadness always stays with you. but it does get much easier as time goes on.
  25. that makes me so sad...i'm so sorry about Teddy.
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