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for Rivie and Flash!!!!

Lots of good thoughts!!!

What a beautiful picture! I'm sure you will see joy in his eyes like that again! Those happy-go-lucky types are awesome! I think you made a good decision on the visiting front. It's such an individual choice and can only be made based on the specific dog and the condition at hand. If he is resting comfortably....why agitate him? If he was restless, then your choice might have been different. God Bless...

Ditto, especially if the pill is metronidazole. It tastes worse than burning rubber smells. We put ours in a gel cap and wrap that in a meatball! Pill pockets are great....and I think it's "Greenies" that makes them. Can find them in any pet store.

No need to feel guilty.....we all have been through critical issues - but that doesn't mean that others aren't serious...and though I'm pretty new to GT, it's pretty clear that everyone cares about all of the issues that we deal with daily.... Good luck with her!

There is information out there. When I did my research I was of course paying more attention to the info about treating cancer rather than preventing it, but I did read some and I saw other things that I skipped over. What I remember mostly revolved around immune health (feeding an appropriate diet, supplementing with fish oil, etc.) and avoiding things that may be cancer causing (pesticides, fluoride, non-purified water, etc.). Of course, even if you do everything right, it's nowhere near a guarantee. I'm sure there's a genetic component, and there is clearly a link to body size/build and to locations of previous injuries (fractures in particular), all of which make our greys more susceptible. Osteo is a terrible disease. It's incredibly aggressive, too quick to metastasize and difficult to diagnose and treat. I wish no one had to deal with it and unfortunately for those of us who will have greys throughout our lives, it's pretty much inevitable. How terrible is that?!! I will read up on preventatives.....I am particularly concerned about my three year old that I just got two weeks ago. He was retired due to a fracture. I had a BRIEF (1 second as he was kissing me) moment of hesitation on getting him for that reason, but how incredibly selfish would that have been....

Hi Kyle....we've been thinking of you all day....Thank you for the update. We continue to pray for Charlie's rapid recovery from surgery and for a long life to follow.

Lots of prayers.....

I am also reeling from the numbers of "C" diagnosis posted recently. When Dr. Couto spoke at Sandy Paws in 2008, he projected that 2 of 3 racing greyhounds (not show dogs) will be diagnosed with some form of cancer. That was two years ago, so I am not sure if that stat has changed. Dr. Couto's GH&W program not only benefits our beloved hounds, but crosses over to the human side - he works closely with the OSU Medical School. Makes me wish I had millions to donate to his program. Just think what a $10.00 dollar donation from every registered GTer would do! Yup...I know what I would do with my money if I had a lot of it....!!! But even with a little, you are correct, worth giving. That statistic is absolutely frightening. I know of dogs where it occurred at the site of major injuries and I worry about my three year old who has healed up from a broken leg.....

You are so right to keep looking for that spark in her eyes.....She is blessed to be so loved.

I had the same thought - almost appears epidemic.....I know that Rottie's are prone to cancer, but it just seems overwhelming....and perhaps people are right; the fact that we gather here at GT makes it more noticable. Are there any studies out there on potential preventatives....i.e. homeopathics, etc. Before Jack passed, I lived in horrible fear of it - as his mom had died at seven. And I count our blessings every day that our 10 year old's cancer last year was soft tissue and we got clear margins.....But now I look at my two and three year olds and wonder if there is anything I can do to help shield them from this.....I know what the answer probably is, sadly, because everyone on here w/a dog w/osteo would have tried to prevent it if there was any way. But I just don't know what the latest round of research is showing..... More reason to support OSU's efforts....

I had similar symptoms with my Angel, Jack. He had a few boughts of the big D and I could see where he had vomited - but hadn't actually caught him vomiting. When I did, I noticed something big come up and he gobbled it back down!!! It was my hair scrunchy.....had to induce - and it turned out to be two scrunchies. It's a good thing I spotted them, because when I had spoken to the vet, they were going to give him a shot to stop the vomiting.....turns out we actually needed to induce.....anyway, any chance he might have eaten something?? If so, an xray might show. You don't want to induce vomiting unless you are sure, though....so vet is a good idea!

I hope his beautiful face was waiting at the bridge for my Jack......what welcoming eyes.....

Just thinking of Charlie this morning.....and you, Kyle, and your DW. I'm so sorry for you that you were not able to spend last night with him - but you will be there for him as he rebounds and learns to walk on his three beautiful legs. My DH and I send continued prayers to all of you. Keeping Flash in my thoughts and prayers, along with Charlie. Having had a front leg tripod for myself, I would agree, your hounds once they learn a little bathroom balancing will do great. Beth Prayers for Flash as well.....

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kyle, my heart is breaking for you. Many prayers for Charlie to live a long happy life. Your quick action will give him every chance. Please let us know how his surgery goes. Again any prayers from us.

It is just amazing how much we pray for poop when we have four-legged children. I routinely say that prayer for my horse who has the occassional "slowdown"...and am always relieved to see a healthy poop from the houndies!!!

I'm so sorry for your loss....but congratulate you on your decision to bring in a new baby. It doesn't make the pain go away - but it certainly does help bring smiles back into the house... for you and your Patton. (By the way, great pair of names for your babies.)

I'm so sorry for you.....Thoughts are with you.

B9...B9....B9!!!!!!

Prayers from all of us....two-legged and four-legged.

Thanks for bumping...hadn't seen this yet...will be sure to donate today!!

I wonder if it's more the time of day than the dew.....as someone pointed out, could it be insects?....or perhaps the scent of something more "wild" that might be trolling through your yard at night. If they are scent hounds, they would love it....but other breeds might not.

Prayers are with you.

Thank God she made it through her latest bought of unexpected intake!! Not much advice....but I wish you the best. I know they can get to stuff through their muzzles, but it might reduce the amount of things she can get into.