Jackandgrey

I'm so sorry. So many of us have been in your place. Jack left at home in his own bed. the vet came to my house. Jill and Joshy were there lying beside him. They sniffed afterwards and I have to say they were just fine. Jill clearly knew I was upset in the following days but neither of them were traumatized at all.

Yay for Chai! She knows what she wants that little lady. She'll be fine. But speaking from experience, never relax your guard with those clever little girls!!

Oh God no! I have no words. I am so unbelievably sorry. This is just too cruel.

I'm going to move some stuff right now. Thanks!

Round 2 coming up! Good luck. I think you and she are getting closer all things considered today.

Yay Lenny. Here's to many many more good days!!

Signs of pain other than limping are panting, dripping nose, being generally unsettled and of course crying. The night after Jack was diagnosed he started to pant heavily with a drippy nose and wouldn't settle. I freaked called a vet friend and gave him a whopping dose of Tramadol for this horrible pain. Turns out we were having a thunder storm and it was the thunder not pain . He slept though. There is a learning curve for sure. Sure you might make mistakes occasionally but you will do your very best for your dog.

To be honest I don't remember the maximum dosage for Jack. I used it only once. I did quite quite quickly move him up to 50 mg three times a day which I found much more helpful than twice a day. Occasionally if he needed it, I gave him 100mg at one of those times. I also have to say he was never "doped up" except for his second last day when I had to drastically up his dosage. And the next day he was perfectly alert again.

I wonder if it's the late feeding? And now a habit. Mine have a last turnout anywhere from 8 pm to 10 pm and may sleep till 9 am if I do. Even if I get up in the night they do not. Now if either of them was to start cryng at me in the night, I would race them out the door cause there would indeed be a great need. I would also expect to have to take sick or senior dogs out more often, not young healthy dogs. I think I would look at this as a training issue if there is no sign of a medical issue.

I wouldn't worry about lung mets. The issue with your Lenny will be pain control long before lung issues IMO. Also Jack ate like a pig till the day he died. There was certainly never any loss of appetite. Lung metastases is usually only an issue with those hound who have undergone amp and chemo.

Andrea I'm going to miss Chancey so much. You know you are in my heart and that it is just broken for you. It is so unfair that this monster has taken three of our babies from us and so many others too. Jeannie, Chancey and Jack together again. I'm here friend.

I loved reading every word you wrote. What a wonderful story and a wonderful life you had together. I'm sorry it wasn't longer. It should have been. I'm so sorry.

Along with far too many others, I too have heard those horrible words. My heart goes out to you.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl.

Ah sweet Jazz. I'm so very sorry.

Smiley! Words just aren't enough Beth. So many people are shocked and grieving the loss of your beautiful boy with you. Never ever doubt that he knew how loved he was and how happy he was all the days of his life with you. Although your pain is awful now, his is gone. Run free Smiley and watch over your loving family.

I know how devastating this diagnosis is for you. I know you were looking for every possible miracle and treatment for your boy. Amputation and chemo is absolutely not for every dog and family. Concentrate on pain control and on celebrating every single day with him. Don't regret these days later. You still have him with. If you make each day special, I promise it will help later.

I'm sure glad you took her in Janet and that in the end, it was not something horrible. Kisses to Miss Peanutty!

Yes you can always use a muzzle if it is a chewing problem. She can still use a Kong with a muzzle on.

I'm sorry that was not what we had all hoped to hear.

You and Smiley will be in my thoughts with every wish in the world for an uneventful surgery and recovery!!!

You know your dog and your situation best so you never have to justify your treatment choice to anyone. We will support whatever you decide. Be prepared for it to be a rapid progression and then if it is not, well you are living with a gift. Remember always that Lenny is only living in the moment and not worrying or grieving about tomorrow. Take your cues from him. Jack was diagnosed in May. After getting him stabilized on meds we had a glorious summer together. I even was able to take him to the lake one more time in August. He stared to decline in the fall and I had to let him go in November. But I was sure on the day he was diagnosed that I only had another two weeks with him. Everyday after that was a gift. Your journey will be unique to you and Lenny. The only critical and consistent component is to manage his pain and then let him go when you can't. You may find that he has days that are worse than others but that he can recover from those. Jack had several of those. Or you may find that it is just progressively worse. Please remember we are here to support and help.

Why not a miracle?

Oh no. Not another one. I'm so sorry. Which leg is it? When you choose palliative care - pain control, which is what I did too, it is hard to tell how long. I had 6 months and Jack was very comfortable. It is important to be on top of the pain management. Jack's was in his back leg and I always think that is easier than the shoulder. Find out what his maximum dosage of Tramadol is for later when you might need it and the vet is not available. don't be afraid to adjust the dosage as he needs it. And of course spoil him rotten. Oh and pictures. take lots and lots of pictures. I'm sorry this had to be your your introduction here but I promise you all the support in the world!

Yes I think it can. I think it did with my Jack for sure. And really you have him on very good meds for pain relief/palliative care. Make sure you know his maximum dosage in case you need it when the vet is not immediately available - like a weekend. They often seem more unsettled at night. I found that I occasionally adjusted his Tramadol up and down a little depending on his activity. He is likely on the Tram twice a day. I found it more effective to increase first the number of times a day before I increased the amount. And that he did the very best on three times a day after the first little while. I'm sorry this is happening. Osteo just sucks!