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    Osteo Thread Part 9

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by 2greyhoundMINI

    Thank you for these positive stories.

    So another question is how are the pups with stairs?
    Unfortunately we have a split level house so there are stairs everywhere.

    Amelia was doing pretty well the last few days cruising around on 3 legs… sadly she slipped at the bottom of the stairs this even and she banged her leg.
    Ugh the cries that came from her were heart-breaking. We gave her some pain meds and a sedative so she is quiet now. 

    Osteo Thread Part 9

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    3 hours ago, ramonaghan said:

    She had surgery August 1, came home August 2, and was walking mostly unassisted for potty breaks on August 3. There was a huge improvement at 1 week. At 2 weeks, when she got the stitches out and started chemo, she was basically herself again. Most people say 2 weeks is the magic number. Sweep's recovery was harder than Willa's because she wouldn't eat for a few days afterward and she was a senior, but the 2 week rule still held.

    And not that it's necessarily relevant, but Willa's tumor was also in the right front leg by her ankle. 

    That’s not bad…. Geez I was thinking months! 
    But I forget how fast dogs recover and adapt. 

    Osteo Thread Part 9

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    Posted · Edited by 2greyhoundMINI

    8 hours ago, ramonaghan said:

    What tests are they doing—ruling out osteomyelitis and getting a radiology consult? When you get more info, you might also consider a consult with Dr. Couto. He's wonderful.

    When Sweep broke her leg there was no sign of osteo; they repaired the break because the bone was still so sound. When the break didn't heal as expected after a few months, they took new scans and saw the osteo. So a break is probably already a real risk, and you want to be very careful with her. That's not meant to be alarmist, it's just the awful reality of this disease.

    And I'm not steering you one way or another, but I do want to offer that even if we lost Willa tomorrow on her sixth-month ampuversary, I'd still have no regrets about doing it. She had no side effects from chemo and none from the vaccine we did. After the first two weeks, she was back to herself and she's had an incredible few months—running on the beach and in the snow for the first time, playing with her brother, and being loved and snuggled every single day. It super sucks that Amelia and Willa are both so young, but the age serves them well in recovery.

    I'm also aware that we are fortunate in that we have had insurance for both Sweep and Willa, so we didn't have to worry about that aspect of the treatment. We said yes to everything available.

    I need to speak with the doctors in person... the main news was given to me second hand by my husband who took her for the visit. 
    So I am not entirely sure what they are waiting to get back. 

    I tend to agree... one of our last greys had chemo and he faired well on it, not really any side effects. 
    And thinking of it that way, that would be worth it...
    How long did it take for Willa to heal from the surgery?

    We do have insurance for our pups... even if we didn't, money for the surgery and treatments is not a factor in a decision. 

    Osteo Thread Part 9

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Thank you everyone... and yes, I'm probably going to be asking questions.

    Like I said, we don't have the entire picture yet.

    My husband is already thinking the amp route. 

    I'm on the fence... why?
    Well the vet said a normal extension of life from amputaiton/chemo is 10-12 months. 
    Yes, they said there are cases where you get 3+ years.

    I'm just not sure if I want to put her through that only to get 10 months?

    Then there is the other side where if we don't, that bone could get brittle and could fall apart one day, and how terrible and painful would that be?
    She is already not using that leg anymore. 

     

    SIGH.........

    Osteo Thread Part 9

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by 2greyhoundMINI

    I am so sad to be looking at this thread...

    Why? Because our poor Amelia was just diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

    We just found out yesterday afternoon after taking her to the vet for tests due to her limping recently. 
    She had a lump and hot spot by her right, front ankle. 

    I am overwhelmed with looking through info, and we haven't even gotten all the info back from the vet... waiting on scans and final tests.

    Amelia is 6... she turns 7 (god willing), in August. 

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    2023 Holiday Card Exchange

    in Greyhound Events

    Posted

    38 minutes ago, macoduck said:

    It's just about time for me to start taking all your lovely Christmas cards down. They really are the only holiday decorating that I do. Thank you so much for sending them!

    I have a few strands I string up around the house.
    They are so beautiful. 
    I hate taking all the Christmas things down… the house looks so bleak after.

    Thank you Celbee

    in Secret Santa 2023

    Posted

    Amelia here, and I wish to say,
    Thank you for what I received today!

    A bag of treats, and toys to play,
    A nice blanket to make my day.

    Some Honey Buns to share and enjoy,
    And even some peppermints for Kharena oh boy!

    Mom was thrilled with chocolate and tea,
    A beautiful towel, one looks like me!

    Lastly a lovely ornament for the tree,
    All the gifts brought us joy and glee.

    Thank you Carol and Mark!

    Calling Carmen and Monica to the Elf Desk!

    in Secret Santa 2023

    Posted

    @MP_the4pack

    Carmen here I am so happy,
    For my gifts arrived oh so snappy!

    What treats you sent, I tasted and approve,
    Meaty and crispy, now I can hardly move.

    I’m toasty at night, my blanket just right,
    And top me off with a candy cane delight!

    As for my mom you made her smile,
    So many teas, and all her style!

    Chocolates are delicious but she would not share,
    Something about not good dog care.

    Canned jellies are something she would if she could,
    And Norwex is always a choice that is good.

    Thank you! :xmas

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