Guest Bodie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Sometimes, deep in your heart, you know there is something terribly wrong. Bodie, as you may remember, has had a long struggle with a staph infection from which he has been slowly recovering. He recently developed a limp and it concerned me as it didn't seem related to his staph. I had a very bad feeling about it. The X-rays taken Friday showed he has very early stages of osteo in his right shoulder. I have sent an email to Dr. Couto, hoping against hope that he will see him and possibly accept him into his program. Otherwise, I will have to send him to the Bridge. I can not let him continue to suffer. He is in a lot of pain and is now on pain medication. He is my heart dog. It is so hard to let go. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 That's awful. I'm truly sorry. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 It's possible the pain meds are not strong enough. What is he on? Get the xrays to Ohio State asap and get their opinion. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am so sorry. Hopefully Dr. Couto can make some recommendations. I do hate cancer. 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...
HopeForHounds Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry. Praying Dr Couto has some options for you. 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...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I can't express adequately how sorry I am for you and Bodie! I will certainly continue to keep Bodie in my prayers :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 What heartbreaking news. Please consider joining the Circle of Grey group. They were incredibly supportive and helpful when I had to deal with OS. My prayers go out to your precious boy and to you. 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 Annie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am so very sorry. Prayers that there are still options for Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bodie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am so very sorry. Prayers that there are still options for Bodie. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and good wishes for Bodie. They do help. This is such a time of pain and uncertainty about what is the right thing to do for him. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry. Prayers for both you and Brodie. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry. I too hope that there is something that can be done to give you and Bodie more good time together. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luvingreys Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am soo very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 My heart is breaking for you. You will both be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm very, very sorry--hugs to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luluaz Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I am very sad for you and your heart dog- Burpdog asked about the pain meds, this is very important....Tramadol and gabapentin and some kind of NSAID now, morphine later, if you choose and the good Lord blesses you with extra time. It is very hard, I know- Lots of prayers, love and healing white light for you coming from Phoenix! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymomnc Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Sending many prayers to you and Bodie. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 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...
Fudge Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hopefully you can find a good painkiller to help Bodie and you get through this. Smokey was diagnosed with osteo at 14 and lived a good pain free 4 months taking Piroxicam (Feldene). I don't see this medication mentioned at all here but maybe you could ask your dr. about it. He took Pepcid daily with it for gi upset. It is inexpensive about $15 for a month supply at the human pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry. I went through this last year with my boy and know the pressure and uncertainty you feel. I hope Dr Couto can help you and Bodie. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry that you have to go through this...however I hope that the pain meds work for a while. Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry. Sending many prayers to you and Bodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I'm so sorry for your bad news. I know you're faced with difficult decisions from here on out..... to you and I'll be checking back to see what Dr. Couto may have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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