Guest blastsmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I know it seems like an eternity that I posted.....life has been sooooo busy.....so many changes in my life....... I am trying to make it thru day by day...... Yesterday, Bullett was outside......did his usual "run around the pool" one time --- you know, we can't over-due it...he he..... and last nite, the right front leg started to swell at the joint, with him limping..... I figure, aaahh...just a sprain...no biggie...give him 2 baby aspirin (he is about 85 lbs now)...... does not seem to help. So I give him a Rimadyl (75 mg???) about 5 hrs later.....seemed to help a bit.... but this morning, he was still limping. I call the vet..... they still have 2 hrs of hours on a sat am.......well, they are too busy...go to the e-vet...... great...... another huge bill...but you do what you have to....... so we go to the vet......sign in at 5:04 pm..... at 10 pm (and I was hot ....just waiting and waiting for even a doc to come in!!!!! ) He comes in....listens to his lungs...and I see the look on his face...knowing it was not too good....almost like it was not a clear beat....... I let it go, not upset Ben............. They take him back, do xrays of the leg --- of which the lovely techs mark incorrectly........L or R hmmm...which was it?????? ok...no biggie...I knew it was the right, and unless they had him lay on his tummy.... it had to be the right side...... with markings and shadings on it!! eeek.......knew almost instantly!!! Now, he is an ER doc, and wants me to check with a specialist..... but I had to ask for a chest xray..... gee....maybe should be putting the MD behind my name........ some idiotic docs sometimes......... One girl who worked there, lost her grey to osteo, same symptoms.....worked until 9...but stayed on, in the room with me and Ben until all the results were there. There were about 6-7 "shadings" in the lungs......damn!!! I said it last nite to my ex..... I thought that this is what is was..he said not a chance....but then again...what does he know..... I have the disc, and the code #s and hope to get in touch with Dr. Couto this week, that he could maybe look at the disc and see what he thinks.... Please say a prayer that this is so unreal!!!!!! just a stupid mistake.......... When I lost my heart dog, Ramsey, thought life could not get any worse....geez, was I wrong! I am so heart broken and trying to stay strong for Ben...... I just changed my bedroom around, as my ex left....and wanted to change all memories...and framed the gorgeous pic of virtual col of quilts for Hope for Hounds--hung it right for everyone to see.......... If this is all true, Ben will suffer the most. Bullett sleeps with him every nite...next will be my mom...he is "her" heart dog....she always loved Boo!!! He has always been her favorite!! please, just please, if I may ask...say an extra special prayer for Bullett for the next few days until we get to the bottom of it all..... I truly, truly thank all of you....... hugs, Blastsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I hope and pray you find out different results. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maryjo79 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending prayers and gentle hugs to you :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 We send our prayers and will keep you in our heart. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Terri I'm so sorry! Send the info off to Dr Couto tomorrow, or now even. They will answer as soon as someone has looked at all the info you sent, that willprobably be sometime Monday. The faster you send, the quicker you will have the info you need. greyosu@osu.edu Bullett, you and Ben are in my prayers. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 :hope for your babe. Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooMooandDoo Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Sending Prayers!! I am so very sorry!! Edited May 20, 2007 by BooMooandDoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 OH NO!!!!!!! I'm so sorry Terri! Sending lots and lots of love to you and Bullett! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending you many prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 My heart aches for you. Such a difficult road that so many of us have traveled. Keeping your precious Bullett in my prayers for much more quality time with you and your family. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending you lots of Prayers and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I just put him on my prayer list. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aerosmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I know just what you are going through. We got an osteo diagnosis on Tuesday for our girl Snickers. I kept asking the vet if there was any chance it could be anything else. After the initial shock and disbelief, I read as much as I could on the subject so I could be informed about what was the best thing for her. Not much else manifests itself like osteo unfortunately. Dr. Couto is as wonderful as everyone here on GT says. I e-mailed them and they answered very quickly. Circle of Greys is also a wonderful supportive group. Join right away. Sending prayers for Bullett. Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending prayers for you and your boy. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Did you get him pain meds? Send it all to Dr. C asap and also talk with your regular vet first thing tomorrow morning. Talk directly with the vet. Let him know you are sending everything to Ohio State. You need him on board since he will work with them and he will be the one to give you pain meds. Sending prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending may prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blastsmom Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 thanks so much for all your prayers..concerns, everything!!!!! I sent all the info to Dr. C last nite (Thanks Mary Jo).... I slept about 2 hrs total..........I just cannot believe it.....how can an animal be fine 3 days ago........ and then be "Filled" as the ER doc put it....... with this ugly, deadly monster???? Unfortunately, Miss Blast, who thinks she owns the house....would not let him up on the bed last nite........ but I made him a real nice fluffy comfy bed in my room now (no ex dh to argue about it, yeah!) and he slept..... pretty much all nite. Not me.....but at least he did..... I had planned to go out shopping today....but just can't. I want to be with him...... My reg doc comes in on Tuesdays, so I will call tomorrow, and then again on Tuesday.....last nite they only gave the rimadyl, fortunately, I do have access to tramadol. (gee, sometimes that darn job is worth it!) all I can say...thank you..........thank you..........thank you...........for all your prayers......... I know there has to be a reason...... I told Ben that Ramsey needs Bullett to protect him in Heaven........ Ben cried himself to sleep last nite----- broke my heart! please keep praying...... hugs, Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I told Ben that Ramsey needs Bullett to protect him in Heaven........ Ben cried himself to sleep last nite----- broke my heart! Sending you strength! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 CRAP!!! I will definitely be praying for you and your family. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meandmygreys Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 So sorry to hear of this !! If you are unsure of the diagnosis..maybe a second opinion is in order....see what Dr. C says. Prayers to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sending prayers and hoping for a differnt dx....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 thanks so much for all your prayers..concerns, everything!!!!! I sent all the info to Dr. C last nite (Thanks Mary Jo).... I slept about 2 hrs total..........I just cannot believe it.....how can an animal be fine 3 days ago........ and then be "Filled" as the ER doc put it....... with this ugly, deadly monster???? Unfortunately, Miss Blast, who thinks she owns the house....would not let him up on the bed last nite........ but I made him a real nice fluffy comfy bed in my room now (no ex dh to argue about it, yeah!) and he slept..... pretty much all nite. Not me.....but at least he did..... I had planned to go out shopping today....but just can't. I want to be with him...... My reg doc comes in on Tuesdays, so I will call tomorrow, and then again on Tuesday.....last nite they only gave the rimadyl, fortunately, I do have access to tramadol. (gee, sometimes that darn job is worth it!) all I can say...thank you..........thank you..........thank you...........for all your prayers......... I know there has to be a reason...... I told Ben that Ramsey needs Bullett to protect him in Heaven........ Ben cried himself to sleep last nite----- broke my heart! please keep praying...... hugs, Terri Glad you sent it. Remember I'm around if you need me. Janet 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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