Bevd Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Darcy needs to have a dental. I've known for a while that it needed doing but I was waiting for her to be really strong. And I've been putting it off I don't fancy the idea of her being at the vets, having any sort of treatment Anyway. She does need a dental and I'm going to get it booked for within the next week or two. But this leaves me with a bit of a quandry. I know that many of the other osteo survivors have regular chest films done. Darcy has not had films done since her original set on the day of diagnosis/amp. One reason was that we had to be careful with the £'s available for that policy year and make sure there was enough to cover the chemo. The new insurance policy year for Darcy started at the begining of September and she has another £4000 (UK) available for vets fees so money isn't an issue but I've always said that I didn't see the need for chest films if she was acting healthy and happy etc. Now that she has to be sedated (at least) for her dental though, I am debating whether or not to get chest films done at the same time. On one hand, I would LOVE to know that they are clear at this 15 month stage and it would be cause for great celebration. On the other hand....what happens if they come back and they show an Evil Thing? My hope that she can be one of those who lives for a long long time after diagnosis would be shattered and as everyone knows, sometimes all you have is hope. Don't. Know. What. To. Do. 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...
grey14me Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 oh boy, that's a tough one. I think I would probably get them done, though. 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...
Burpdog Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes to chest films! Do films first, and if they are clear, then the vet can go ahead and do the dental Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes to the films. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 It's funny you ask this question, because I just asked the same thing to my friend when we heard a funny wheezing sound in Ranger (he's one month post diagnosis and amp from osteo). Here was her response to me: "Whether you get the films or not, you are going to worry. Since you will worry either way, why not get them and have at least a 50% chance you won't have to worry?" For what it's worth: we had them done and they were clear. I'm hoping if you choose to do what we did, that the results will be exactly the same!!! You have no idea how much your 15 months give me such hope I wish the best for all of you, no matter what you decide to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Definitely get the chest films done. It's hard and scary, but better to know the answers and deal with them accordingly, than to live in fear. Having hope is a wonderful thing, but knowing where the enemy is is much more helpful in this battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Definitely get the chest films done. It's hard and scary, but better to know the answers and deal with them accordingly, than to live in fear. Having hope is a wonderful thing, but knowing where the enemy is is much more helpful in this battle Well yes. And then that makes me wonder whether....if Evil was seen, whether we still have any options left. Or not. ooooo. eeeeek. ooooooo. ack. 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 BlackandBrindle Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 On the flip side of that if you don't get the films and it's there by the time you realize it's back, it could very well be too late. The earlier it's detected the more of a chance Darcy has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 It's making me feel pale, even having this discussion and mentioning Darcy's name within it. Right. I will probably do the films. I'll let you know when it's going to take place. Thanks all 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 Winslowsmom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Winslow gets chest films every 3 months. They keep me sane. Otherwise I would be taking him to the vet every time he made a noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Winslow gets chest films every 3 months. They keep me sane. Otherwise I would be taking him to the vet every time he made a noise. I'm not laughing *at* you as you know, but with you because I know exactly what you mean 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...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 If it were me and I would not take any action if the films were not clear, I would not have them done. If I were planning on treating anythnig that showed up, then I would have them. I would also feel ever so blessed with the peace of mind I gained if they were clear Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 If you find evil stuff, will you do more treatment? If not, don't. You'll find out soon enough anyway. No point in waiting in agony. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'd have them done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 If it were me and I would not take any action if the films were not clear, I would not have them done. If you find evil stuff, will you do more treatment? This is why I need to chat with the vet first and find out if there would be treatment options available if it was necessary after having done the films. If she says that no, there would be no treatment options then there's no point in having them done. If she says es, we may well have an option or two then I would feel it worth having them done. Lordy. Who would imagine that I could worry so much over something which is probably just fine and the poor dog just needs her damn teefs cleaning 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 BlackandBrindle Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 The worry is directly proportional to the amount of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Bev I truly understand. With Jack it was so different. Because I chose pallitive care for him, I promised him he would not ever have to go back to the vet unless of course it was for something treatable for which it would be irresponsible not to take him. So I never planned to do follow up xrays of any kind - just to treat all symtoms as they occured. He made it so easy for me and I was able to keep that promise. But I don't think you could anesthetize her without checking her lungs could you? And if she God forbid, had mets, I really wouldn't do a dental. But she has no symptoms!!! So she is going to be fine. We love you Darcy Deerhound Edited January 24, 2009 by Jackandgrey Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 But I don't think you could anesthetize her without checking her lungs could you? And if she God forbid, had mets, I really wouldn't do a dental. But she has no symptoms!!! So she is going to be fine. We love you Darcy Deerhound Exactly, right down to the "we love you Darcy"! 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...
Neighsayer Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ditto! (and hugs to you as you decide) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 If it were me and I would not take any action if the films were not clear, I would not have them done. If I were planning on treating anythnig that showed up, then I would have them. I would also feel ever so blessed with the peace of mind I gained if they were clear Me too! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well yes. And then that makes me wonder whether....if Evil was seen, whether we still have any options left. Or not. At the very least, you would be able to medicate to keep them comfortable. In this case, the outcome does change the treatment protocol and is non invasive. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Just wanted you to know you're in everyones thoughts here........... and we all Love Darcy Deerhound 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...
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