Guest Hollys2hounds Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Hi Everyone, I just got off the phone with Karen, and unfortunately she and Monty are on their way to the e-vet. She will be checking this post later, (from her phone) but I figured GT'ers have so much experience maybe someone has an idea of what is going on.... and can chime in. As you know, 5 days ago Monty finished his Adriamycin Chemo. All seemed to be going well. Yesterday was fine. This morning Monty woke up to lameness in his leg, pain, shaking, panting, and lack of mobility. Yes, the pain etc. is near the site and down the leg of where the tumor was removed. Karen is now at the e-vet, no fever. Does anyone have any experience with this particular Chemo drug, and any side effects?[/u] Has any lymphoma dog out there ever presented like this? I know Karen will adding more later. Thank you! (Prayers to you Monty my buddy!) UPDATE: It is almost 11:45 am. Monty and Karen are on their way home from the e-vet. Vet suspects an acute infection, as from the ultra sound, there was a large pocket of fluid (the size of a tennis ball). Vet drained fluid, and is treating pain and infection. They are sending a sample out for testing as well. The poor boy is going to have to wear his no-bite collar AGAIN for 2 weeks, as he can not get his mouth near the incision site. Poor Monty. Poor Karen and family. That is so hard. Especially for Monty, as he is such a fun-loving boy when he feels well. Monty is one of the most playful, joyful, energetic greys I have ever met, as my son says, "He doesn't act like a greyhound!" GOOD LUCK MONTY. KISSES TO YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY. We love you, Get well quickly! Edited January 18, 2009 by Hollys2hounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No experience but many for Monty and for Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh No. No advice, just major 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...
Guest EmbersDad Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 the only thing i was warned about adriamycin is its necrotic effects. it would be visible near the area where the catheter was inserted. it only occurs if the catheter misses the vein and some of the drug comes in contact with the skin. this certainly does NOT sound like that. feel better monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Had the tumor site healed? Has he been on antibiotics? Wonder if he could have an infection starting there. Most all chemo drugs can suppress the immune system and give infections a chance to take hold. Sending prayers. 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...
Bevd Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No ideas about this sort of symptom but sending very best wishes to Monty and his Mummy 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...
Houndtime Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Poor Monty and Karen. Just sending you hugs and warmth. 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 MorganKonaAlex Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 As you know, 5 days ago Monty finished his Adriamycin Chemo. All seemed to be going well. Yesterday was fine. This morning Monty woke up to lameness in his leg, pain, shaking, panting, and lack of mobility. Yes, the pain etc. is near the site and down the leg of where the tumor was removed. Karen is now at the e-vet, no fever. Does anyone have any experience with this particular Chemo drug, and any side effects?[/u] I do. I had it myself for breast cancer. One of my osteo boys, Alex, also had it. I'm pretty familiar with Adriamycin side effects but nothing that would explain Monty's symptoms. Sending white light for Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh no - sending lots of prayers for Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No experience but I'm holding Monty in my prayers. 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 KRKWMU Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh, no! I hope Monty will be just fine. We've never seen anything like that with Bonnie and her chemo. But, she's only gotten the Adriamycin once so far. I really hope they can figure things out. Give us an update when you can. We'll be thinking and worrying about Monty here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 for Monty Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Karen here. Monty in back with e vet. She is thinking he may have an acute infection under the incision . She could not examine him as he yelped and cried in pain. she is going to muzzle him and ultrasound the area and look for pus or fluid. I hope that is the case. It is so scary to see him in pain . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 prayers for Monty.... Quote 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...
4greyhounds Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am sorry I have no experience but we are sending lots of prayers and hugs.... 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 KRKWMU Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 That seems a little less scary than Adriamycin side effects. Hoping the evet can get everything figured out and get Monty feeling better right away. Come on Monty! We're all cheering you on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh no Poor Monty and poor you! I hope the vet manages to get the pain under control as soon as possible. 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 IrskasMom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Loads of Hugs and Well Wishes for Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpantslady Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 please know you guys are in our thoughts Quote Iris www.ligc.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 hoping it is "just" an infection, an can be quickly controlled and sent on its way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Big hugs for Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Oh, no. I'm so sorry that Monty is going through this. Sending prayers that if it is an infection, it is cleared up soon. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 for Monty Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 How scary! Tons of good thoughts to Monty and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Prayers for Monty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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