Guest LadyChester Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Sending gentle hugs your way for your beautiful girl and for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeaniesMom Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Many prayers for Cricket for successful chemo and for you and DH for strength to go through this with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I am so sorry to hear the diagnosis. Life is not fair. I understand your anger. We will keep you in our prayers. Give lots of love to your girl, add some for us. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. Try and keep her on some nice comfy beds, I bet it's a hydroma she's getting on her elbow. Soft bedding will help keep it from getting more irritated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) How are you guys doing this weekend? How is she eating? Continued loving thoughts and prayers your way. Edited July 13, 2008 by RobinM 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...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 How are you guys doing this weekend? How is she eating? Continued loving thoughts and prayers your way. Her appetite has been on and off...been trying to feed her chicken breasts and lean sirloin. She likes to eat canned cat food. Not too crazy about that and I gave her 1/2 of a meatball parm sandwich the other day. I know it's not the best diet, but I need to put something in her belly. I've tried tuna fish (which normally she loves) and she put her nose up to it as well as canned salmon. My baby's losing weight. Someone here on GT recommended a product that they got from their vet when their pup was sick with cancer. I'll go back and check the posts and call my vet tomorrow to see if they have it or if maybe I can get it from the oncologist. It's just that they are so darn expensive up at Redbank. I've gotten Rimadyl from my vet for around $45.00...Redbank charged me $75.00 for the same amount. Ridiculous...even the Tramadol was marked up much more than my local vets. Sometimes they make it so hard to treat our pets. I'm gonna give the Radiologist a call. She's the same woman who treated my Chance when he had osteo back in 2000. The markings where she's receiving her radiation are very low on the inside of her leg...the cancer is higher up on her hip, so I don't understand that. But I will ask. Off to give kisses to my favorite girl.....have a great weekend all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 You can get the tramadol at Walmart or any of the other drug stores that have reduced price generics. Walmart will definitely fill a pet prescription. $4 to fill is worth the trip. Redbank is always more money. How do you think they got that beautiful building? Seriously, they are open 24/7 and there when we need them. I do respect Dr. Ringel, a lot. I have not used any other doctor there as a specialist, but I know people who have. Good luck with your sweet girl. Brandy would eat Vienna sausage. Give that a try. 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 greytloves Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Let her eat whatever she will eat. Try cooked chicken livers, sardines, salmon. Make a pot roast (no onions) with a carrots and potatoes. Shred the meat, put that with gravy on some regular food. Whatever it takes, just keep her eating. I used to sit on the floor and make peanut butter sandwhiches "for me" and would take a small bite, give one to my girl and keep doing that until I knew she had ate enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasilMom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Linda try the Costco for the Tramadol. Very cheap there. See if your vet will match their price. TR vet always did for me or I would go to Costco. The Rimadyl is animal rx only so there is no way to get that cheaper. You did excellent with that price. If you go on the web site they have a rebate program. It helps. They give you $10 back with a check written out to your vet for the next refill. Every bit helps. I think about you and Cricket every day. Give her a kiss for me. You are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) . I've gotten Rimadyl from my vet for around $45.00...Redbank charged me $75.00 for the same amount. Ridiculous...even the Tramadol was marked up much more than my local vets. Sometimes they make it so hard to treat our pets. You can get Rimadyl from KV Vet supply very inexpensive and all you need is a prescription from your vet they can even fax it in. Check them out online for any supplies and if your order is $50.00 or more it is free shipping, When our Phawn was diagnosed with Osteo my vet gave me the prescription and also for other meds... Some pharmacies will match Costco prices our one supermarket does for our Phenobarbital A lot of Pharmacies have the $4.00 generic drugs but do not advertise ask and see if they do I know Rite Aid is one Edited July 14, 2008 by 6greyhounds Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SquanHound Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Linda - just checking in on you and sweet Cricket. I am hoping she ate a bit more over the weekend. If not, have you tried grilling some salmon and feeding it to her? ****Hugs*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Linda - just checking in on you and sweet Cricket. I am hoping she ate a bit more over the weekend. If not, have you tried grilling some salmon and feeding it to her? ****Hugs*** Hey Melissa...we've tried everything. It seems to be a hit or miss with her. My neighbor brought her over some Pedigree pouch food and she seems to like it. I'll give her whatever she wants. I've been always such a food snob....now I'm starting to wonder does it really matter what we feed'em? Is it strictly genetics? I've always fed my hounds Innova and Natura products and Cricket will be my 3rd hound that I will lose to cancer. I did speak with the Oncologist and he's going to give me something to hopefully help stimulate her appetite. The girl wants to eat canned cat food. And she eats it with gusto....so I think she may be playing me a bit. If she were truly not feeling that good, I would think that she'd turn her nose up to everything. She's always been a stinker and will go for the cat food, but at this point I don't care. She will get anything that she wants. She goes for her second radiation treatment tomorrow...I hope she starts feeling better. Thanks for asking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you tried canned tripe from the pet store? I know my sick greyhounds love cat food but I understand it is not good for their kidneys. Prayers and white light for Cricket. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you tried feeding her a good ole PB sandwich?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Have you tried canned tripe from the pet store? I know my sick greyhounds love cat food but I understand it is not good for their kidneys. Prayers and white light for Cricket. I know....like I said, I'm not crazy about giving her cat food. She has eaten tripe in the past and I will buy her some. I just hope maybe whatever her Oncologist gives her will help her to want to eat her normal food. I did try putting some PB on a piece of Italian bread...she didn't want it, but yet she'll lick it off my finger. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If she'll eat PB, just give her a dish of it! That should pack some weight on her. If you can get just regular white bread in her with it, so much the better. That's what my vet uses to put weight on hounds that are too skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 How did I miss this? I'm so so sorry about Cricket... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 PLEASE consider trying the Nutritional Yeast!! The stuff is beyond amazing. Xan started a thread about 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Still thinking about Cricket, and sending prayers. 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...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 PLEASE consider trying the Nutritional Yeast!! The stuff is beyond amazing. Xan started a thread about it Do you know where I can purchase it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I just saw this thread. I hope Cricket is holding her own. 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...
Houndtime Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 It is wonderful to see that she is doing so well. And, happy belated birthday to her from Paul and Fuzzy, the Jersey bosy. 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 fatesrelease Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Glad she is doing better! She's a sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 yaay cricket!!!!! im sitting here listening to last night's allman brothers rendition of "i shall be released" and reading this and now it seems to be raining inside....how does that happen.....hmmmmm GOOD GIRL CRICKET! told ya my dad and grampa could help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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