HopeForHounds

Continuing prayers for all of you. Keep fighting Jester.

Given her age and the tumor size I doubt there are any treaments other than pain management. I would still contact Dr Couto for his opinion on pain med protocol. He or someone on staff will anser your concerns and give you any other info you need. greyosu@osu.edu I'm praying for a time when cancer is no longer a reality.

Prayers coming from us.

hang in there Joyce, you have our prayers.

Wendie and Kevin I'm so sorry. Godspeed Dillon I bet there's lots of water for you to stand and splash in at the bridge

Nancy she is looking great. Much better than last time. for you all. Keep healing Sprite. We love you.

Nellie Suzie I couldn't post earlier when I read this, couldn't see for some reason. I hope Katie Bug is feeling better. I think Miss Nellie was telling you that she'll take care of Katie wherever she is.

Sophie is beautiful. It's so hard to see them in pain. That is something the amputation does for them, relieve the pain almost instatntly. Sending hugs and prayers to you and Sophie.

Jake had swelling in his chest and shoulder area last fall. I didn't notice the swelling until the massage therapist pointed it out to me. We have no idea to this day what he did, but it started with limping. The vet couldn't find anything but was pretty sure it was soft tissue as you could manipulate his entire front leg without sign of pain. Then a few days later he was much worse and wouldn't put any weight on it. I took him to a canine massage therapist and she showed me the swelling an heat. On her suggestion we gave him traumeel a holistic ant inflamitory. Plus heat for 5 min, alternated with icing. Without an x-ray there is no way to be sure it's a broken bone or....well anything else. I'd treat the symptoms the same way you would yourself. Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Praying it's just a pulled ligament or sprain.

I'm so sorry. There is nothing like the feeling after hearing that news. Depending on the type of OS, and whether it has spread there are options. As Winnie's mom said there are stories here Hope for Hounds to give you hope. Take things one step at a time, contact Dr Couto, gather your information, make an informed decision. That's all Snickers can ask of you, well that and your love but she already has that.

I'm so sorry. You have been given some excellent advice and you have had a consult with the best. I'm glad Queen Winnie's mom posted. That old girl is such an inspiration for all of us. (Queen Winnie that is although her mom is pretty terrific too ) One of my personal inpirations is Riley Roo a fabulous boy that had osteo at the same time Foxy had her tumor removed. He had an amp and chemo and almost made if to the 2nd anniversary of his amp. He went to the bridge last summer although in the end he did beat the cancer, it was something else that took him. Take a look at this, miracles do happen. link

I've been feeding Foxy peanut butter sandwiches between meals. I also add some to her kibble if she isn't interested.

I'm so sorry. Praying you have lots of quality time together.

Bill I'm so glad I was able to meet Susie and you last year. She was such a special girl.

Me either Xan. This is how I always think of Thunder and Sarah.

Okay Sprite, Foxy is sending you something tomorrow.

Praying she will respond to treatment and start getting better.

I'm so sorry Jaime I can't send you a PM as you don't have enough posts. Please send me a photo and some words plus dates and I will put Chad on the Hope for Hounds Angels page. Send it to hopeforhounds@casualbling.com

Poor girl. Praying you heal quickly and thoroughly this time Sprite. Tell Mom to send me your address again, I have something special to send you. Nancy all I can say is OMG! My heart goes out to you both. Send me the address please!

Sue! Welcome! I hope I'll be seeing you soon. Janet

Trish and Tom I'm sorry. "In his own time, on his own terms " Is really what we all hope for. That you have so many wonderful memories will see you through this difficult time.

I'm so sorry LIsa. Godspeed Dyce

Bill I'm sorry. I was thinking of you and Sky today. I like "Forever in my heart" because they are. Can you send me a picture of Jet and dates for the Hope for Hounds Angel page?

I'm so sorry Godspeed Felicia you were loved.

Miss Nellie, it's so hard to believe you've been gone a year sweet girl. You've inspired us to do so much in the name of all of you at the bridge lost to cancer. We will NEVER stop fighting. I feel you nudging me every so often so do something new, thank you. You are always in my thoughts. Suzie I was thinking of you and Briean this weekend. A sad yet happy day. Happy Gotcha Day Miss Maggie May