Fiona3 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) It's been one week since the diagnosis of cancer and as usual with Hobbes, you can never tell how things will progress. His blood work came back with good results for his Liver and other values with the some of the figures showing that he had something going on indicating the cancer. (I wish I had a better head for remembering the numbers and what they all mean.) He also had a nasty urinary tract infection so he has been treated for that. The Prednisone dose was increased which has led to a significant shrinking of the large tumor on his back. The other three small ones have shrunk to the size of a bug bite and are now flat. Tramadol twice a day was added at the end of the week for any discomfort. If the large one continues to shrink, we won't have to deal with any surgery for removal. All in all, he is very comfortable, content and eating up a storm. We are continuing to live day-to-day and his birthday is on Weds. He is being spoiled, taken for his favorite rides, been treated with vanilla ice cream, buttered croissants, beef stew and whatever his little heart desires. These are two photos taken last Saturday - he still looks pretty chipper. You can see the tumor in the 1st photo on top of his spine. Life has felt normal (in spite of the ugly lump on his back) and as long as he is happy and pain-free, we are happy! In this photo Hobbes was on his way to get a cookie bone. We have his total attention. I will post some birthday pictures on Weds. - April 2nd - 14years for my boy Hobbes. Edited March 31, 2008 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...
Guest Snowy8 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Beautiful Hobbes :wub: So glad he seems to be doing so well. I bet his birthday is going to be amazing! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 What a handsome boy he is! Keep those treats coming, he looks wonderful. I hope his tumours keep shrinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Love this boy. Praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Awwwwww... he's looking good. Sending some early birthday smooches to your sweetie. 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...
Bevd Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I'm glad things are going well with lovely Hobbes and I look forward to reading about his birthday celebrations on 2nd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 What a gorgeous boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 And a-one, and a-two: *Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE! Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE! Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE!* And that is going to be one happy birthday! 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 greyt2love Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 He looks wonderful !! Enjoy every day with him !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 He looks pretty handsome to me. And may he have the most wonderful birthday that is possible...he deserves every bit of it!!! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest celticfairiemom Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 he is so handsome! Callie and Tigerlilly send him birthday hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Sending many Birthday Hugs and more 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...
Guest Winterwish Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 So beautiful to see these pictures of Hobbes Mary! I love that 'going for the cookie' picture of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 He's so good looking. I'm looking forward to those birthday pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mary, he looks wonderful. Can't wait to see Birthday pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I'm glad he's doing so well. I'll join Xan chanting away..... *Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE! Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE! Tumors are shrinking, going, going ... GONE!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 That is Great News!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 add my name to the chanting party Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 May he have a great birthday. Way to go Hobbes. 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...
Guest KRKWMU Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hobbes is very handsome. Glad to hear that the tumors are shrinking and he's eating so well. I'll be chanting along with everyone else! Have a greyt birthday, Hobbes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 He looks wonderful! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Awww . . .what a sweet boy! I hope things continue to go well for Hobbes and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 chanting in Phoenix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 What a handsome boy you are Hobbes! Birthday hugs and best wishes one their way to you. and the chanting continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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