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What an amazing Kitty!!

We just went through this with Foley - the vet had her on rimadol and tramadol, as well as an opiate. I found that her pain escalated very quickly and palliative care was for a short time. She too, panted a lot - you will know when it is time. My thoughts are with you, as I am still reeling from my experience.

Run free Dusty!!

I think i can see the key board now. I cannot believe what a short time my Sweet Girl had from the diagnosis - 8 weeks to the day. Yesterday i was away for most of the day - when I got home, her pain was much, much worse - she was stressed, wouldn't eat or drink. So, after talking to the vet, I gave her several doses of her opiate and she had a very comfortable night - in fact, she slept in my room which she does on occasion. Sydney, our JRT was very depressed when I got home yesterday - wouldn't eat, wouldn't interact with any one. She followed us to the back door this morning and wanted to come with us. I left her home and she is still very low. She just knows and knew yesterday too. The vet is a very gentle and caring man - he helped Foley cross the bridge and it was very peaceful - after several hugs, the hardest part was leaving with her collars in my hand. Foley was a very quiet girl, but so sweet - I shall miss her greatly.

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Welcome! Lucie is gorgeous!!

So sorry - Wizard, run free!!

"God gave us memory that we might have roses in December." James M. Barrie I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Rose!!

I am so sorry to see your news - and yes, 6 1/2 is very young. I received Foley's worst news this past Friday - she has about 6 weeks left - my first time dealing with OC in a Grey. I join you and the other posters who have received this news recently (there seem to be so many these past few days) in this most dreadful of journeys - may we all take comfort in the good times we have had and may still have with our sweet babies.

So sorry for your loss!

I know exactly how you feel and I send you many thoughts, prayers and hugs. My Foley was diagnosed just over 3 weeks ago - the x-ray from this past Friday shows extensive growth - due to her age (10) we have decided to keep her comfortable until the time comes, which according to our vet is 6 weeks or so.

I am in tears as I write this - Foley does have cancer in her left foreleg - today's x-ray showed a much larger tumor than 3 weeks ago - I was told that we may have 6 weeks left:weep :weep !

Umm.. no, Greys do not have forked tongues, although you might want to read the post about Greyhounds That Lie! Swarley undoubtedly cut his tongue on something - perhaps he had it over his canine and got hit on the head? Or, he just cut it on something. Nothing to worry about unless he begins to speak with forked tongue!!

More prayers for Annie! :hope

I just read your thread Linda and am so sorry for your loss - :grouphug

So sorry for your loss. You have Boisie and Girlsie an incredible home - take comfort in that and the memories.

Don't know if it would hurt a Grey's skin, but we used to use Bounce sheets on our horses at shows - just rub over their body. Worked for the horses .

5:00 - 6:00 AM Let them out to romp in the yard while I grab more shut eye. When I get up - Breakfast and meds, then out again. 10 minutes later - in 15 minutes later - out and so my day continues until 4:30 PM Din dins and meds. 10 minutes later out 10 minutes later in. 2- 2 1/2 hours later out and then bed . To clarify - have a large fenced yard with kiddie pool. The back porch was closed in 2 years ago and is now a doggie living room - tiled, windows, French doors and 2 other doors for lots of cross breezes, as well as ceiling fan and doggie door. Spoiled?? No way - they EXPECT it!!

Foley started limping a few days ago so got her to the vet this morning. X-rays showed an old bone chip in her shoulder and that is where she is owy. As I looked at the film, I saw an ominous spot lower down on her leg - yep, could be cancer but without a biopsy, can't be sure. Foley is 10 this year and I don't want to subject her to a lot of procedures. She's on Rimadyl and Tramadol twice daily and we go back in 2 weeks. If it is the "C" word, we will keep her comfy as long as possible. My heart is just overwhelmed with this!!:weep

My Foley dislocated the outer 2 toes on her right hind - vet said to come in next morning, as it was after hours and she wasn't in pain - in fact, she ate all her supper! Within an hour or so, the toes were back in place. Foley has a very high tolerance for pain - once, she had broken her right hind leg - was putting some weight on it, but not much - took her to the vet - 6 weeks in a cast for the break. It really is tough living with a dog that doesn't show pain.

Enjoy Edmonton - we are headed up there next Weds., as DH has a meeting on the 16th - we're staying a few extra days to see the kids and grandkids. Have a safe and noneventful trip!! 90 % of Canadains live within 100 miles of the Canada/USA border. Lots of room to grow though!!

Where are you stopping in Alberta? If Edmonton, those are my old stomping grounds. Also, it looks like you are going over the Coquihalla Pass, it is a beautiful drive - straight up and then straight down. You go for miles without any signs of human habitation.Watch your brakes, as they can heat up on the downside- they advise sometimes gearing down instead of using brakes. Also, this time of year, you could meet snow - we've hauled horses over this pass in the 3rd week of May and hit snow. Sometimes, you may have to wait at the toll plaza as they plow the road. I still prefer the pass to Frasier Canyon in the south - lots of switch backs and only two lanes. The total elevation is 4,081 feet. Here is a link to the weather for today http://www.bchighway.com/report/coquihalla-conditions.shtml

I am the proud owner of a Greyhound service dog - his name is Charlie - he is a 29" red brindle that weighs 95#. He is a balance and retrieval dog. I am still training with him - he is fully trained, but, alas, I am not. In fact 2 trainers are coming this afternoon for a session - I think we head to Wal-Mart today. Last week we went out for lunch and Charlie was amazing!! Charlie is the 3rd Grey that this group has trained - their website is http://www.adotcares.org/ If you go the the section "Dogs in Training" Charlie is the Grey in the 2 airport photos. I am sure if you contact this group, they can sure help you. I have been trying to get a good photos of Charlie and me to post, but it hasn't happened yet.

My JRT has been on thyroid meds for about 5 years - her coat is very thick, unlike other JRTs that have fine, shiny coats.