HopeForHounds

I am so sorry.

Hopefully she will be fine. Foxy ate candles way back when she was young and foolish. No ill effects, just purple poop.

Hi Lynnn, we met at Grapehounds. It's great to see you here. We still have to work on getting a Hope for Hounds Pal made.

Hello Miss Monkey. You look very much like Miz Foxy who is your auntie. Molotov was her half brother.

Welcome from Ottawa!

Sending many prayers. Stay strong Jane

Very, very pretty girl.

Sadly no, anything that causes excitement (like a ride in the car) triggers a breathing crisis. The trip to the vet is the safest one we can do.

The vet said it could be hemangiopericytoma . Can you tell me who sells the 4-legged jammies? Shopping for new jammies is a good thing and she doesn't have any yet. Did you have to carry her at all? I live in a basement apt with 8-10 stairs so I'm wondering about the logistics of getting those 75 lbs of fur home and in and out for potty breaks. thank you for the positive thoughts! No carrying was needed. Foxy actually came out of the vet's dancing because her Auntie Laura was there. We had a few hours where she was uncomforatable and some bleeding, but once I got some pain meds into her (had to convince her to eat first) she was fine. Her incision was nice and neat,about 3" with a drain in the top and the bottom and no bandage. When it gushed bloon (only once) I gently but firmly held paper towels on it and convinced little Miz Foxy she had to lie down. She can be alwfully willful when she wants her own way. If a dog has to have a cancer, hemangiopericytoma is one I would want to see. If you have any questions or concerns email me through my website. www.casualbling.com

Her breathing has been pretty bad off and on for the past month. All in all, Miki, our vet is very pleased with her. Her weight is up from June to a whopping 57 1/2 lb, which is great for her considering we don't want her carrying too much weight right now. She raced at 59 lbs. We have a bronchodialator to try for two weeks. If it makes a difference she will stay on it, if not we go to pred every other day. Other than that she is perfect, lungs nice and clear and she was very busy checking the place out and greeting everyone. Gotta love her. What really got to me is that, as you know, she isn't allowed to go anywhere. This trip in the car was the first time she's been past our street corner since June when she was hospitalized. I took her out through the garage and you should have seen her. She was dancing and prancing, so happy to be going anywhere. Thank God she loves going to the vet and wasn't disappointed at where she ended up.

It sounds quite similar to Foxy's. I would definitely contact OSU, as they are have the latest treatments to offer. Dr Couto has a treatment that is fairly simple should it turn out not to be a nerve sheath tumor. The vet can in inject a small amount of chemo drug mixed with sesame oil into the removal site. It has to be done under sedation, but is much less arduous on the dog than regular chemo. Dr Couto offered that as an option should Foxy's tumor return.

Welcome Robin. Hopefully we'll meet soon. Are you going to be at Sandy Paws?

I would have your vet send the x-rays to Dr Couto at OSU. He will give you sound advice. greyosu@osu.edu

That was Foxy's initial diagnosis 3 plus years ago. Hers was on her left front leg just under and to the side of the elbow. When the tumor was removed they did a number of tests on it and finally said it was hemangiopericytoma. She has not had a reccurrence. You or your vet can contact Dr Couto and his team at Ohio State University greyosu@osu.edu

Ouch poor Kip! I third the epson salt idea, try to treat him as you would yourself. Rest, warm and cold compress - alternate, epsom salt soaks, benadryl won't hurt him and might also help keep him quieter. As for a broken toe, ask Chirs, Sequoia had a broken toe a few years ago.

Welcome from Ottawa. I'm originally from Oakville.

Only your vet can confirm, but here is something to read that is at least encouraging. I remember when Dr Couto visited for a lecture, he mentioned that not all murmers in greyhounds are a health concern. Here is a link to OSU's Q & A click on # 2 then click on the link to an article. Link I'm hoping that this is what the blood bank was concerned about.

Judy I am so sorry. I know this has to be pulling at your heartstrings. Godspeed Toffee

You both have our prayers. Logan be strong.

Welcome! Your pups are gorgeous.

I am so sorry Iris. Morty showed such courage. Godspeed handsome

I use Traumeel, for both myself and my dogs when needed. It is a homeopathic med, and was recommended by our canine massage therapist. Our vet has been very impresssed by it't affectiveness. As well, the vet tech who runs our blood donor program works with hemopheliac dogs. They have started using Traumeel after treatments to relieve inflamation and have had excellent results. Here's a link for you Traumeel

Well, she is lubberly, I'll give him that. She does like the boys to spend money on her too. Foxy loves the picture of Guinness, maybe he won't mind if she sleeps with his picture.

I'm so sorry Annette. I'm sure Scarlett met him at the bridge and they are having a great reuinion.