Guest CocktailGirl Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Two days before I went on vacation Cocktail injured herself in the yard. I took her to the vet and we were pretty sure she had either broken a bone in her elbow or there was a problem in her neck by the symptoms she was showing. Due to the amount of pain she was in DH and I left her there for the night so that they could do x-rays in the morning. Now, I hate leaving her at the vet for any reason because she always has a seizure when she comes home but I took her for a small walk before leaving for the vet because she seemed better and I had to carry her back to the house. Since she was going to be under for x-rays of her neck and front leg we also decided to have x-rays done of her rear legs too. She has been having some trouble keeping her balance on the hard wood floors and there was also a problem a few months ago. She had been in some kind of pain but we never determined exactly what it was from. Needless to say, the results were not good. She has two fused vertebra in her neck which is what was causing all the pain there and her holding up her front leg after walking for a bit. The x-rays of the rear legs showed bone cancer in her left femer. DH and I made the decision that due to the pain she was in she would spend our vacation week at the vet hospital kennels while Tonic stayed home with the dog sitter. DH and I were not totally blindsided by this diagnosis. We knew somthing was wrong but not exactly what. We have decided that we will keep Cocktail as comfortable as possible till she lets us know when she is ready even if we are not. If you have read this far, thank you. Please say some prayers for my precious baby girl. Quote
2hounds Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh no! I am so sorry. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I'm so sorry. I'm sending out lots of good thoughts and prayers for you and Cocktail. Quote
Guest tricolorhounds Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh Dear... I'm so sorry... Lots of coming Cocktails way Quote
Guest KennelMom Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I'm so sorry I'll be keeping Cocktail and her humans in my prayers Quote
HopeForHounds Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I'm so sorry. Praying you have lots of quality time together. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl.
NevadasMom Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Keeping you all in my thoughts........ Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart
grey14me Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh no I'm so sorry! Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-)
Houndtime Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I am so sorry for your sad news. Prayers for your special girl and strength for you to guide her way. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds
nancy14 Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I am so sorry. This cancer thing is just terrible. I've lost three to cancer. I wish I had the words to make you feel better. Prayers from Wisconsin. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge.
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh no....I am so sorry. I will say many prayers for your family. Quote
robinw Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 i'm so sorry. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19.
Guest Aggie94 Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I'm so sorry. Sending many hugs and prayers. Quote
Guest ss556 Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh, I"m so sorry to hear this. Hang in there many prayers are being sent to Cocktail and your family. Quote
Guest argolola Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Typing through tears as I read your news. I'm so sorry. Please give your special girl a hug for me. She is beautiful. She will be in my prayers. Quote
Guest hannahmom Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Sending prayers and caring for you all. Quote
Burpdog Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Sending prayers...... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits
patricia Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I am so sorry. Sending many prayers...and hope. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON.
Guest maryjo79 Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I am so sorry Sending lots of prayers for Cocktail and for you and your husband Quote
plepkowski Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Michele, I'm sorry to hear about Cocktail. What vet are you using? Is Cocktail back home? How old is she? Quote Paul with Bill & Elmo & angel Happy in the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
Batmom Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 I'm sorry. Sending prayers that you will have smiles and happy times yet. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10.
Guest Winterwish Posted May 13, 2007 Posted May 13, 2007 Oh I'm so sorry! poor baby. Cocktail is in my thoughts and prayers. Quote
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