LadyBailey Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I can't even believe that I am writing this. I am absolutely devestated. Carrier just turned 10 on Oct 13th and other than this bloodly limp, he is perfect. I don't know what our next steps are, I can't even stop crying to think clearly. The vet is gather info and we are going to discuss options. Amputation is a possibility since he is strong overall in his health - but at this point we aren't sure until we do more tests etc to see if it's spread. The vet thinks if we just leave it and manage his pain we will be lucky to have him with us in the new year. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, please keep them coming - he needs them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylyn Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm sorry to see this diagnosis. Whatever you decide to do, it will be the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ruthygirl Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Sending tons of good thoughts and prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 If you can manage his pain, then *he* won't know he's sick. That isn't enough, but it's a lot. I'm sorry you and your boy are having to deal with this. 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...
Jackandgrey Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Oh I can only imagine how painful this is for you. I'm so sorry. Whatever you decide, we're here. for you and kisses for your Carrier. 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...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 My heart hurts for you :grouphug Carrier and all of you are on my prayer list, Eva :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Oh no!!! My heart is with you. My thoughts are with you. Making these decisions are the hardest things in life. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Oh no. I am very sorry for this Eva. Sending more good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Sending prayers and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Sending lots of prayers & hugs to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I am so sorry My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I just put Carrier on my prayer list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I'm so sorry to read this. Join Circle of Grey. When Snickers was diagnosed I tried to read about choices. In our case, I opted for amputation and chemo. What really sold me was that the amputation eliminates the source of the pain and depending on the location of the tumor, the leg might be prone to pathological fracture too. Many dogs survive a long time after chemo and amp. Unfortunately for Snickers luck ran out. We're not sure if there was a tumor in her brain stem or a blood clot hit her respiratory control center but we lost her just over two months after her amputation. If that hadn't happened, I think she was doing very well and might have reached her one-year anniversary. It's hard to know what to do at first. You have to make a decision based on what you think is best for your Carrier. It's mind-numbing when you first hear the news, but be strong and try to look ahead. Carrier is older, so cancer growth tends to be less aggressive. Have you talked with Dr. Cuoto's group at Ohio State? They will help answer questions too. 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...
RobinM Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest tricolorhounds Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Sending healing thoughts to Carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnno1 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Prayers and Hugs :grouphugs Quote Major & Black Jack are the BEST Doggies in the WORLD A Major Presence - MAJOR - March 10, 1999 - January 13, 2011 Little Joe - BLACK JACK - July 31, 1998 - February 8, 2011 "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. " - Randy Pausch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oh no :hope 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...
Pippismom Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Prayers and good thoughts being sent your way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oh, how sad... I am so sorry to hear the news. If he's strong overall, I would probably consider amputation, because as Aerosmom says, it takes away the source of the pain and avoids pathological fractures, but it's a difficult thing to get your head around. Whatever you decide, if you decide with your heart from an informed position, it will be the right thing for you and Carrier. Sending hugs. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am so sorry for this diagnosis. I will keep you both in my prayers. 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...
cowpantslady Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i am so sorry we are battling osto with two of our greys please please get him on artisminin they are using it at ohio state with dr cuoto with grey results he spoke about it at dewey it is a herb they used for malaria in humans how it get to be a cancer me i haven't a clue our saullie was diagnosised 4 month ago and since he is on the art as of 2 weeks ago it has not spread or grown of course next week is his next set of xrays i am super worried if you want more info there is a fabulous list on yahoo everyone is so knowledgable and helpful you have to buy it from one or two reliable sources i get ours from http://holleypharma.com morty was diagnosis 3 weeks ago and also is doing better then our vet thought he would saullie's surgeon said he can't explain why saullie is doing fabulous (no amputation) just artisminin, super low carbs and fish oil please pm me for more info Quote Iris www.ligc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am sorry. Thoughts and prayers for you and Carrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am so sorry. My heart aches for you both. PLEASE join circle of grey and contact Dr. Couto. Sending my many prayers. 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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