Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I'm sorry, Trish. I know this is scary, but Peatie and the girls need you to be strong so they don't get scared. You can do this! I'm not strong like you, Cathie. I wish I Was. Has he been started on any drugs? I know you were thinking of pred, or maybe something else, but don't know if you've started yet? If so, he may be reacting to the drugs, rather than the lymphoma. Hang on in there, Peatie We were/are planning on oral chemo and pred, but haven't started yet. His labs were just drawn yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Sending prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) I keep looking at him, to make sure he's breathing. He's moved over to a dog bed now, and I've given him his healing blanket from CoG. I've spent some time lying on the floor with him, which..of course with me..has really messed up my back and neck, so I just got up and took some pain meds for myself. Edited November 4, 2007 by TriciasZoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Trish the one thing I told Jennifer--- Only you can know what your dog wants. You just know. It comes sooner than most think unfortunately, but you know. And it's always hard. I think that there is a point where if you put your self in your dog's "shoes" things have to be done.... Whether its now or in the future, you have to think with your brain on that one. Not your heart so much. Hugs and kisses to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I'm sorry, Trish. I know this is scary, but Peatie and the girls need you to be strong so they don't get scared. You can do this! I'm not strong like you, Cathie. I wish I Was. Has he been started on any drugs? I know you were thinking of pred, or maybe something else, but don't know if you've started yet? If so, he may be reacting to the drugs, rather than the lymphoma. Hang on in there, Peatie We were/are planning on oral chemo and pred, but haven't started yet. His labs were just drawn yesterday. I'm not as strong as you think I am. But I do what I have to do and you will, too. :-) Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I'm sorry, Trish. I know this is scary, but Peatie and the girls need you to be strong so they don't get scared. You can do this! I'm not strong like you, Cathie. I wish I Was. Has he been started on any drugs? I know you were thinking of pred, or maybe something else, but don't know if you've started yet? If so, he may be reacting to the drugs, rather than the lymphoma. Hang on in there, Peatie We were/are planning on oral chemo and pred, but haven't started yet. His labs were just drawn yesterday. I'm not as strong as you think I am. But I do what I have to do and you will, too. :-) Hugs. Love ya, Cathie. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I am so sorry about Peatie , hopefully he will be better soon . It is so scary and also panic sets in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thank doG for five ferrets and three loving hounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thank doG for five ferrets and three loving hounds. See, I knew you'd find some positives in your life. 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 StarlaDear Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Love and Healing Prayers for Peatie and for his Mom....you will be okay.....i know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Thank doG for five ferrets and three loving hounds. See, I knew you'd find some positives in your life. Bebe and Flippy just went out, and Peatie didn't even lift his head. I have all the girl ferrets out right now. I'll let Adrian play with his new boy, Merlin later. Right now I'm waiting for the happy pills (er..I mean the Dilaudid) to kick in and take some of this physical pain from sleeping on the hard floor away. I think my involvement in ferrets came at just the right time. I fully believe it was meant to be. It's VERY hard not to laugh, or at least let a little smile out, when there are four young girls just playing and jumping and romping like silly ferrets do. If you've never spent time around them, I know it's hard to imagine, but if you've had fuzzies in your life, you'll understand this. Some people think it's sort of weird that I'd have greyhounds and small fuzzy critters. But honestly the greys I have couldn't care less. Now I know I couldn't have a high prey grey, but for me, and my life, this is MY perfect combination, plus the extra critters in the zoo. Edited November 4, 2007 by TriciasZoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Hope you and your doggie feel beter soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 We're sending all the good thoughts and prayers we can muster for you and Peatie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thank you everyone for caring, and especially Janet for rushing to the phone for me. I love ya all. I know I may not show it, but I have such a deep appreciation for this board right now, I'm choked up. I know I may avoid H&M and Rememberence, out of fear, but never again. Now I know I need to be there for those people that are here for me right now. Thank you EVERYONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 This must be so unebearable. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. 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...
GreytNut Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Don't know what advice to offer, going through something similar right now and equally confused. I do suspect they have good days and bad days during the course of an illness, and maybe Peatie's having a rough day and just needs to rest. I can see how it would be hard to tell the difference between him having a bad day and him being ready to throw in the towel. Maybe he will "tell" you when he's ready to leave. Good luck and hugs to you. Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thank you Kristen. Hugs to you. I'm sorry for anyone else going through similar circumstances, and so appreciative of any support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Sorry no advice Trish because I've never dealt with anything like that. But I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and Peatie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thank you Angie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Sending lots of prayers. Perhaps pred will give him some energy. He may just be having a bad day and will feel better tomorrow morning. Here's hoping! Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Trish, You get good drugs for you and Peatie. The both of you are on this journey together. Make sure you concentrate on what Peatie is telling you, and then do what he wants right at that time, and not when you're ready. I have done this three times in the span of three years, and twice it was cancer. You need to do what needs to be done. Peatie and the girls are counting on you. Sending hugs, Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks Diane. He did just get up and come to the kitchen for a treat. I noticed how slowly he went back to his bed, and how hard it seemed for him to lie down. I don't know if it's because it was painful, or ? I'm anxious to get him started on the meds, and will call Dr. B and see how fast we can get him started. The bloodwork was done yesterday. *sigh* I'm just hoping, as Diane said, that the Pred helps him by shrinking the nodes some, and maybe making him feel a little better overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'm just now seeing this, and I can only imagine how scary today has been for you. Have you talked to an animal communicator today, to see if he can tell you a little more about how he's feeling and what you can do for him? If you need to talk, please call. I don't have answers, but I can listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks Meredith. I haven't gotten an email back from Cindy yet, so she must not be around this weekend. She's usually quick to reply. I will tell her it's an emergency as soon as I hear from her, so I'm not waiting to long. She's good about emergencies too. Hugs again to you, and everyone. I wanted to share some pics of Peatie with you. These are both taken, obviously, since his diagnosis. Please excuse the mess and laundry in the first one. Nurse Flippy. Tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mareyeka Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh dear. I just read this. As frightening as it seems, just keep in mind that his body is going through a lot and he has to have time to be tired and quiet. He needs this time to let his body do what we want it to do. At this point, it sounds like he's just really, really pooped. He won't give up as long as you don't; not now. Just talk to him, praise him, give him your strength. Don't let him feel your fear - that's vital. Or else he will be confused - how should he feel? Hang in there - it's tough, it is really tough. But he needs you to be strong now. 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...
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