nettles Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So glad to see the good news continues Kristen. Give your boy a birthday hug from Jerrie and me and all our hounds. Rich Nicklaus (Okie Nicklaus) 4/1/95- 3/21/07, Alexandra (Noble Mason)7/22/99-6/27/11, Tsar (Noble Pratt)7/22/99-11/25/10, Tully (Noble Tully) 7/22/99- 11-3-06, Sunny (Primary Buddy)6/7/08-3/16/12 Sasha ( Rooftop Silvey ), Screamer (Rooftop Screamer), Gil's Chico (Chico), JD Rip Tide (Remy), Gypsy ( Gypsy Dancer), Foxy (WTD Right Right) Greyhound Alliance: www.greyhoundalliance.org Sunburst Project: www.sunburstproject.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Onwards and upwards......glad things are going well for Ranger he's a lovely boy. Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kristen .... you said it yourself , Priceless that he is still with you that beautiful Boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Not really an update on Ranger. Just an update that I completely forgot all about video taping him this weekend. I'll see if the DH can explain all this to me tonight and I'll grab some shots. I have one on my old cell phone of him racing around the backyard, so I can practice YouTube with that one cuz it's funny. Nothing to report, it's business as usual around these here parts Thanks for all the responses, it's nice to know that this journey is for more than just us sitting here wondering what is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Keep up the good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I saw that Ranger was getting frequent EKGs. Are you in a study that requires it? If so, wouldn't they pay for it? If not, I would question the Vet as to why the frequency. For people, you have one EKG before adriamycin chemo starts and you may or may not have one after they are all done. I did not have one at the end of chemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I saw that Ranger was getting frequent EKGs. Are you in a study that requires it? If so, wouldn't they pay for it? If not, I would question the Vet as to why the frequency. For people, you have one EKG before adriamycin chemo starts and you may or may not have one after they are all done. I did not have one at the end of chemo. Willie is getting them frequently as well. I am wondering if it is because they are getting 5 doses of Adriamycin. I believe it has the potential for causing heart problems. OSU does not reguire EKG but maybe if the problems arise OSU will alter the protocal I guess 5 doses of adriamycin is not standard protocal for treatment of osteo but rather a combo of chemo drugs. I guess it is just a precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm with greydogluvr ... I don't know why, but that's what my local vet has in the plan. Originally, my local vet was going to do 6 doses of chemo. It was OSU that recommended 5. After I questioned the last ECG/EKG (I don't know what the difference, if any, is), they told me it was because there is a limit to how much their hearts can take and they need to make sure they aren't overdoing it on his heart. Trust me, I would LOVE for OSU to be footing the bill. Unfortunately, that isn't the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 embers doc said the adriamycin can damage the heart. he had a big doctor speak explanation for it. we never did the ekg, but he would listen for a murmur each time we went. im looking forward to seeing a video of ranger running. its amazing isnt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm with greydogluvr ... I don't know why, but that's what my local vet has in the plan. Originally, my local vet was going to do 6 doses of chemo. It was OSU that recommended 5. After I questioned the last ECG/EKG (I don't know what the difference, if any, is), they told me it was because there is a limit to how much their hearts can take and they need to make sure they aren't overdoing it on his heart. Trust me, I would LOVE for OSU to be footing the bill. Unfortunately, that isn't the case Adriamycin can cause heart damage and the risk increases as the total sum increases. The heart echo before chemo checks to make sure there is no underlying heart issue. If there was, usually a different chemo is selected. Morgan had a heart murmur so he was given carboplatin instead. Some human oncologists will do one at the end of chemo to check for damage, but most don't unless there is a suspected problem. There is a lifetime limit on the amount of adriamycin that's considered acceptable risk. I had my lifetime limit. My oncologist is a specialist at a teaching hospital in Boston and he did not order an EKG after chemo. Since you are footing the bill, you may want to push back on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Mango's 56 days post-amp and she ran for the first time yesterday. There's a landmark to look forward to for dear, dear Ranger! And I can tell you, it's a wonderful sight to see them take off with abandon and without any thought of being different. Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We love pictures of Ranger.........video footage even better Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 UPDATE: Day I don't know what cuz things are bad ... I will give more details later, we took Ranger to the ER early this morning and they diagnosed him with pneumonia. We brought him home with some antibiotics and found ourselves turning right around and going back because he could not breathe. Further investigation found air on the outside of his lungs (3L were removed during a chest tap). He is now in ICU and we don't know how this will end. They, of course, want to do $4K of testing. We are not willing to put him through that many tests, surgeries, etc. Please pray for our boy that he recovers well on his own (with the help of some ICU angels and good opiates!) and can come home tomorrow. I will update more later when I'm not crying so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Oh no! I've been following along, and was wondering this morning how he was doing . . . . . .sendings good thoughts to Ranger Edited February 6, 2009 by SoulsMom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Keeping Ranger in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettles Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Many prayers coming Rangers way. Rich Nicklaus (Okie Nicklaus) 4/1/95- 3/21/07, Alexandra (Noble Mason)7/22/99-6/27/11, Tsar (Noble Pratt)7/22/99-11/25/10, Tully (Noble Tully) 7/22/99- 11-3-06, Sunny (Primary Buddy)6/7/08-3/16/12 Sasha ( Rooftop Silvey ), Screamer (Rooftop Screamer), Gil's Chico (Chico), JD Rip Tide (Remy), Gypsy ( Gypsy Dancer), Foxy (WTD Right Right) Greyhound Alliance: www.greyhoundalliance.org Sunburst Project: www.sunburstproject.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OMGiluvgreys Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Prayers going out to you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very strongest and most potent positive thoughts being sent for Ranger 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 K9_Lady Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You and Ranger are in my thoughts and prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Oh no. Sending lots of prayers. 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...
RobinM Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Oh no, I am so so so so sorry. Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Ranger. 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 md7nd Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Just thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gennygrey Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Prayers, blessings, and miracles to you Ranger. We will pray for your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh no! Positive vibes heading your way! Your guy is such a fighter! Hope this is just a large blip on his road to recovery. Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 No, no, no, no, no! This cannot be happening! Ranger, buddy, listen. You just let the medicine do the work, let everyone wait on you hand and foot and put all your energy into getting better. We're counting on you! We're holding you closely in our hearts and tucking you gently in our prayers. Praying nonstop for Ranger! Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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