Madeara Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 How can this be? I am in shock and disbelief. My princess will die soon. What do I have 4 months? She is not IMO a candidate for amputation, she is so full of drama when she isn't hurting. My life is falling apart, I can bear to think she will be in pain and I will have to send her to the bridge. I can't see straight or think straight. please someone help me. what can anyone tell me what to expect if no amputation. I have read all I could on GT since friday when xrays were taken. I was hoping for a Loca misdiagnosis, I just can't believe this Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 NO advice just lots of hugs. I'm so sorry. :grouphug :grouphug :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so so sorry, Audrey... Have you been in contact with Dr. Cuoto? 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...
Guest SabrinaInDE Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I've never been through this and have no advice, but I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so sorry Our girl Casino was not an amputation candidate. We managed her pain with drugs. We made "the" appointment twice, but cancelled b/c we just felt that was not the day. Within a few days, though, we knew it was time to say goodbye. We did not want to drug her into a stupor and we did not want her to be in pain. Looking back, all the time post-diagnosis was more for us than for her It's a tough decision. Our vet was extremely helpful in helping us know when to make the right decision (ie assessing pain, evaluating the amount of drugs she was needing, etc..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so sorry Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry. Your precious baby will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry we went through this with our beloved Phawn and only had two short weeks after the diagnosis. What we did was keep her as pain free as possible and let her do what she wanted and also eat what she wanted. If she wanted my dinner she got it I did not care. 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...
Houndtime Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry to read this. Sending good wishes and warm hugs. I do hate cancer. 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...
Wonder Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm sorry Audrey Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gideon Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Oh that sucks. I am so sorry. You are not alone in this. I kept my girl comfortable with pain meds, kept her away from the others when outside so she would not want to run, let her eat whatever she wanted and basically held her for the 4 months that I had left with her. She let me know when it was time, I made the dreaded appointment and that night she passed on her own. I still think she spared me. I so hate this disease. I know how heart wrenching and the feeling of hopelessness, helplessness and pain that you are having. I'm fearful my boy has OS and is going for a sedation series of XRays on Wednesday. When I started to think he could have OS, I feel apart for days. I can barely think of what may happen on Wednesday and have been having dreams at night with my vet starting with the "I'm so sorry" speach. Hug her and love her for as long as you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry Audry. It is so hard to lose your beloved greys. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so very sorry that you are in that tragic situation...my hounds would not be candidates for amputation either, so my recommendation is to try to keep her pain controlled with meds and spoil her all you can. Best wishes and hugs to you, Marion Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Such difficult news to get.......I'm sorry. Follow your heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so sorry that you and your sweet pup have to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so sorry. You are both in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm so sorry Our girl Casino was not an amputation candidate. We managed her pain with drugs. We made "the" appointment twice, but cancelled b/c we just felt that was not the day. Within a few days, though, we knew it was time to say goodbye. We did not want to drug her into a stupor and we did not want her to be in pain. Looking back, all the time post-diagnosis was more for us than for her It's a tough decision. Our vet was extremely helpful in helping us know when to make the right decision (ie assessing pain, evaluating the amount of drugs she was needing, etc..) I heaar you, how long was it and how many drugs? Since Darius left me all I wanted is for her to feel like #1 in hy heart, I havenn't gotten the chance. She is the most beautiful girl and oh so sweet. Bob home now and quite dsistraught. Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Oh no Audrey, I'm so sorry! 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 PhillyPups Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Oh Audrey, I am so heartbroken with you. My most Divine Ms. SugarBear was over the age of 14 when diagnosed and was not a candidate for amputation either. I did have a fantastic 6 weeks with her ~ time to love on her, let her know how cherished she was, spoil her, give her as many marshmallows as she could ever want, feed her steak and ground sirloin. I managed the pain with medication, and when it was time to let her go I gave her that gift. My son's Shimmer was diagnosed a year later, he made a promise to her that when they had to administer pain meds within a set time, they took a Monday off work. That Saturday and Sunday he carried her out to her favorite spot in the yard under a tree and just loved her and gave her all her favorite treats. Monday they kissed her needle nose and let her go. I still can not write about them without tears, just please know you will feel very personal gut wrenching pain, but you are not walking this journey alone, we are here for you. I wish there were some magic words that would take all your pain and hurt away ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 No advice, just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of your family and sending you hugs and prayers. I am so very sorry. Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 My most Divine Ms. SugarBear was over the age of 14 when diagnosed and was not a candidate for amputation either. I did have a fantastic 6 weeks with her ~ She is rymidal now and not showing any pain or distress even in the morning or just before her next pill idont' see much at all. How long do I have, how fast is this, my vet said 4 months here i am hearing less Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I am so very, very sorry. I don't know what else to say. I can't imagine your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 {{{{{{{{{{Audrey and Bob}}}}}}}}}} Hard to express how sad I am to read your news. Every dog -- and every disease process -- is different. Realistically, you could have days, you could have weeks, you could have months. None of that matters to lovely Asia. She lives in the now, and if she is pain free and with her beloved people, that is everything to her. Dogs have few illusions and no regrets about things that might have been. I would agree with the advice that others have given above: When it's difficult to control her pain, then it's time to have a steak dinner and a kiss goodbye. I so wish you didn't have to think about any of that. Give her some nice scritchies and a treat for me, will you? 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Audrey, Enjoy the moments, meke sure the journey is wonderfully full of love even if the destination stinks. I did learn from my hounds to enjoy the moments ~ we don't know how many of them we have. You may have 4 months, you may have more you may have less, just make each moment count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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