Gr8NCGreys Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) I dont post on here much, but I do check in from time to time. Jilli (My first grey and my heart) started limping in April after a run with her younger brothers. I gave Deramaxx for a couple of days and it seemed to help, but being the worrier that I am I took her to the vet anyway. They X-Rayed and did not see anything conclusive... so keep treating with Deramaxx. With her age and the fact we live on the second floor it would probably take awhile for any soft tissue to heal. Fast forward to June.... Her limp was not going away and within the past 2 weeks or so gotten more pronounced, to the point when she was standing still she would rest her leg by knuckling it under. I was afraid for a day or so to hear the truth, but when she started resting it I took her back to my vet. He did all sorts of chiropractic looking tests (rotating hips, shoulders and neck stretches) and watched her walk. He looked at the original X-Rays and said he wanted to do another just to see if anything had changed. Well, it had. When you put them side by side you could tell where the bone was being eaten away. Yes, the moth eaten look is a correct statement. Since Jilli is 11.5 and already showing signs of weakening (instability) in her rear end, amputation is not an option. So we will be managing her pain and taking it one day at a time. Right now she is on Deramaxx and Tramadol. I was reading in the other thread about Neuro(something) and I will check into that as well. Right now she is still her fiesty self with a bad limp. She still tries to chase the cat (not mean, promise) and play some. I am at work so I can not post pictures. I will log in tonight from home and post a picture of her from last night. She is in my Siggy and my Avatar though. Edited June 19, 2007 by Gr8NCGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sending many prayers for sweet Jilli and her family. Would radiation be an option? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meandmygreys Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Bless your heart !! I just lost my girl 2 months ago to old age 15.5..Keep her comfortable and take it one day at a time..my heart goes out to you and your girlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozziemydoggy Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm so sorry. We're dealing with cancer here too. I hope you find a good solution. Quote Argo and bridge babies Artemis, Icarus and Iris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) I am sorry to hear about Jilli's cancer. Edited June 19, 2007 by greytmonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8NCGreys Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sending many prayers for sweet Jilli and her family. Would radiation be an option? I did some reading about the radiation treatments. The drawbacks I read about were the pathologic breaks ocurring easier since the pain is gone. I will talk to my vet about it and see what he thinks too. If it is an option and financially feasible we will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hawke Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Warmth to you! I wrote about our experiences with our beloved Shiloh in Wenda's thread if you want to look. Radiation helped a great deal for him, but it was expensive. You might check out palmidromate (sp? see the Wenda thread) for pain relief and possibly some theraputic benefit. Good wishes to your whole family--four-legged and two-legged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 hugs and prayers 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 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Jilli will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Prayers and positive thoughts to you and Jilli. I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Leah I'm so sorry Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xan Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 So sorry to read this. Hugs and support going to you all as you share this precious time together. Try to be happy, for all your sakes! :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ownedby2greys Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Very sorry...Its every Grey owners worst fear... Enjoy the time you have toghter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm so sorry. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpantslady Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 my heart goes out to you Quote Iris www.ligc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm saddened to read this about your Jilli. I hope you can find a good solution to keep her as pain-free as possible. Too many of us are dealing with cancer with our greys. 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...
maryz Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sending prayers for your family and for Jilli. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I am so sorry for you and Jilli. What is going on with June? This has been a terrible month. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Oh Leah I am so very very sorry to you and Russ, how is he holding up with this?? This news so sukks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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