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Ditto from here on the infection....Jack used to get them. We would use the ear wash and an antibiotic ointment. Usually better in a day or two. I think the first time I went after about 2 days of watching it.
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Good luck and welcome from Rhode Island! He is a beautiful baby!!! Congratulations on your adoption.
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So sorry for your loss....
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<BR><BR>She's a lucky baby that you found her! Just editing because I saw the latest update that she was cleared for surgery. Lots of prayers!!<BR>Knowing me, I will do it all whether I have the money or not <IMG src="http://forum.greytalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif"><BR> -
Ryan
in Remembrance
Beautiful pictures that are a wonderful tribute. The photo of the footprints says it all.....because they certainly do leave their footprints all over our hearts.....What a magnificent boy! Godspeed, Ryan.
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So sorry for your loss....
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Prayers....
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As for adopting Greyhounds, these are magnificent dogs that need a home and are forever grateful for it. They lighten up one's life like nothing else.
So true, Kyle. As I said, when I heard "recovered from a fracture" I had that momentary hesitation and the word "osteo" flew through my head - but I looked at his infectious smile and thought that I wasn't giving up on the opportunity for the joy that this guy could bring. And, I agree, especially for those considering the adoption of greys, I would hate to see the fear of Osteo make them hesitate.....Even losing Jack to something unrelated after having him one week short of two years - if I had a crystal ball and knew what was coming, I still would not have given up one day of the joy he brought.....
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I'm so happy to hear that he is strong and healing well!! Prayers continue to be with him from here....
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so happy to hear this - rivie is loving he r ck breasts as well (if i process in the processor - lol) good boy flash!!
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Lots of good thoughts!!!
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We did not end up going to see Charlie yesterday. After several calls with the hospital staff and the vet, we decided not to disturb his sleep as that is what he was doing most of the day yesterday. If he is not anxious, then we do not want to disturb him. It took a lot for me personally not to at least visit and even just take a peek at him sleeping but Lynn reminded me of what happened with our Angel Josey who was staying at the same hospital for Glaucoma, she became extremely anxious when she knew it was us (she could not see well after laser surgery) and when we left, they told us she was a handful for a couple hours after that.
So the update on Charlie is that he is doing well, the edema is the bad thing right now of course and he has a little bit of seepage. He also had some blood in his urine once yesterday however the vet did not seem too concerned but would watch it. The good news is my boy ate all his dinner last night!!! Even the vet was shocked a bit as she had to check his paperwork to see whether he ate anything after I asked her and she read, "it looks like he did eat some of our delicious type of food late this afternoon, oh....he ate the whole thing, the full can!"
We will be visiting Charlie today in the afternoon and I hope Lynn (DW) is truly prepared to see his wound. I have seen a number of photos so am somewhat prepared but she has never wanted to know about these things. I am sure we will both be a little shocked but I will not allow myself to show that to Charlie. I just want to see his big brown eyes and let him know we will take care of him.
I hope someday soon I will get to see this again:
He is my crazy boy, full of zest for life and a complete goof when he is loose in the yard.
Kyle
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...
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Hope Jupiter is feeling better! As far as pills are concerned, Pill Pockets always work for us. I give them as "treats" every once in a while so that when it comes to really having to administer pills, everyone is ready for a "treat". Works every time. I read somewhere that regardless of what you use to disguise the pill, do not handle it with your fingers - use tweezers. Supposedly the miniscule transfer of residue from the pill to your fingers to the food is enough to make a dog's ultra sensitive nose to reject it, especially when their tummy is upset.
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.
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Update: Picture in the link has explanatory caption.
http://www.pbase.com/image/126577584
The vet said the wound was too bad to let it try to heal full length.
I feel almost guilty worrying over a dog with a 'normal' injury with all this dire stuff about Osteo going down on here. Talking of which there was a dog on the BBC's "Bionic Vet" that had a replacement joint made to get over Osteo.
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!
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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.....
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....
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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.
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Lots of prayers.....
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I agree- every time I open up GT it seems like there's a new hound with OS. How prevalant IS cancer in our beloved greys, and other dogs? I'm sure there is a smaller percentage than it seems, right? Right?
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.....
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You are so right to keep looking for that spark in her eyes.....She is blessed to be so loved.
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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....
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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!
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I hope his beautiful face was waiting at the bridge for my Jack......what welcoming eyes.....
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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. BethI'm so very sorry and now exactly how it feels as our Flash was diagnosed yesterday and went through amputation this morning. His is also his Left Rear Leg. Sending prayers for Charlie.
Prayers for Flash as well.....
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Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rocky
in Health and Medical discussion
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My Bridge Beagle Lily had a back injury that was excrutiating and caused that wierd hunching.....Steroids fixed the problem....We will pray for something like that with pretty non-invasive treatments!! Good luck.