Guest MZH Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Please ask your vet to consider meloxicam for both pain and possible tumor control. I'd be very interested to see what s/he thinks about it. It's done wonders for our cat with the suspected cancerous toe; it might help Jed too. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 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...
62663 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Sending prayers to both you and Jed. I have a friend who went through this same thing and now his Greyhound is as happy as a clam, running and playing on three legs like nothing ever happened. Quote <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:blue'> LE 62663 </span></span> <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:blue'> RE 126E </span></span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thinking of you both 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 adoptagreyhound Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 We have a foster with OS, or at least it MIGHT be OS. There is a small (1%?) chance it's a bone infection so that's what they're treating for right now. He is also on Rimadyl and was on Tramadol. But we switched to Methadone a few weeks ago and the difference is astounding. He has exhibited no negative side effects of the Methadone, is eating better (actually gained weight last week!), he seems quite happy, and is even anxious to go for walks (we know he can't, but he WANTS to, which is pretty big in itself). (Just for the record, he is 11 and has very bad arthritis in his back end so he is not a candidate for amputation.) I can't find any information on GT about the use of Methadone to deal with major pain in a grey and I've done some other Googling about it with no luck. But it has worked for our boy and it might help yours too. I can certainly relate to your feelings of frustration and worry. It never stops around here but this old boy is a fighter and certainly not ready to go yet. We will do what's best for him for as long as he needs us and we pray that we will "know" when it's time to let him go. That may be the hardest decision any of us ever have to face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 We're thinking about you and Jed 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 gottaluvgreysindy Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Sending hugs and prayers. My boy was dx with osteo too. I signed him up for SS anyway, but your thought did cross my mind and I thought "NO, I have faith and I'm doing it" Faith is what has brought us 26 months post diagnosis and it is what keeps me going. I know exactly how you feel. God Bless, lean on Him and have faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thinking about you and Jed sending loads of prayers. 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...
PattyE Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 to you and Jed and all who are going through this. It feels like this disease cannot be escaped when it comes to our greys. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 My girl was on tramadol & meloxicam & I also added gabapentin (neurotonin) & pepcid & sucralfate (both protect the stomach from NSAID damage). You can also try adding artemisinin. Some have found it to be helpful in slowing the tumor progression. Many to you & Jed. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Having gone through this, I know how hard it is. How every whimper, limp, or even nail dragging on the ground tears at your heart. I'm sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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