Fiona3 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Hobbes was doing so well recovering from the emergency last week but on Sunday afternoon we noticed he was starting to knuckle his foot and looked weaker when he walked. Yesterday morning he looked distressed and the fever returned. He was very unsteady walking and his appetite was off. Our vet came and picked him up and we spent several hours treating the fever & adding IV fluids. After a dose of steroid, he perked up again which was what happened last week. She is convinced there is inflammation and swelling on the spine due to a tumor or Lymphocarsonoma. We have him back at home now but he looks tired, weak and just worn out. We are spending "quality" time with him now, spoiling him with whatever we can and just counting the days we have left. My heart breaks to see him so tired. I've used this phrase before, but he is just a shadow of the goofy, loving, beautiful greyhound that has spent the last 10-1/2 years with us. We love him dearly and are now approaching the time when we must let him go. I can't believe I am typing this - at this time last week he was doing spectacular and was running in the yard with the other dogs. Please keep us in your thoughts - I'm glad I have this forum to let out the anguish I am feeling at the turn of events for my precious boy. This decision is the worst to make in life. Edited August 16, 2007 by Fiona3 Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Sending many hugs 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...
KahluasMagic Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hope he's feeling better soon. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I went through this in January. I'm sorry you're faced with it now. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm sorry your boy is having such an hard time right now. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zippsmum Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 We had exactly the same road with our zippy, and we had to make the decision last month. It is so difficult, but you'll know when the time has come, Hobbes will tell you. to you and yours at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Mary I am so sorry. Hugs and prayers to you and sweet Hobbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hobbes knows how much he is loved. Sending hugs to both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I will keep you and Hobbes in my prayers. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I am so sorry! :grouphug :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mareyeka Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 oh no. I'm so sorry. I'm pulling for him. Quote Remembering the games we used to play: Games We Used to Play: A Hop, Skip and Jump Down Memory Lane Oscar (Answer to Chevy): 8/23/02-8/13/07 & Dee (Cee Bar Denise): 12/23/98-8/28/08. Order your own copy of Oscar's Diaries: Life as a Retired Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 :grouphug 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 Winterwish Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Mary I'm so,so sorry Hobbes is in such a way. I can just imagine all the love he's surrounded with,you love him so,so much. I'm so sorry he's not doing better Mary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Sending many prayers and white light. 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...
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Neighsayer Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 How did he do today? Any improvement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Yesterday was a very good day for Hobbes. The steroid shot seems to have helped tremendously and he is on Prednisone twice a day for backup. His appetite is good and most importantly he is not knuckling his feet under when he walks - he even trotted a bit in the yard. Our vet has checked him and is amazed at how well he responded. It is possible that he had residual inflammation from the vascular event last week that was causing the fever and leg weakness - she is still researching the situation and trying to come up with the answers. We just don't know for sure what is happening to him and he could take a turn again at any time. (She really expected us to be bringing him back in again yesterday because he looked so bad on Monday.) Yesterday was a beautiful fall like day. The house was calm and peaceful with Hobbes sleeping on his favorite beds, moving about the yard to his special spots and looking happy and content, not ill and uncomfortable as he has for several days. The dogs all settled around him and looked less stressed. I've been feeding him all his favorite foods & treats and spending lots of time just sitting with him. After all the heartache and tears, this day was a wonderful gift. We are still going day-to-day not knowing how long this improvement will last, but whatever happens tomorrow, I will have the memories of these special days with him now. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. They have meant a great deal to me and my family. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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