Fudge Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry. It hits too many. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi2004 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am ao sorry to hear your news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry. Hugs for you and Merlin. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm sorry about Merlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) I got confirmation today that the growth on Merlin's leg is malignant. I noticed the lump about a week ago and it seemed to appear almost overnight. Other than the neuro issue he has surface from time to time Merlin has been a happy 13 year old with no signs of any other issues. The cancer is a particularly agressive kind that growns in the blood vessels of the legs, and is primarily found in larger breed dogs. Off the top of my head I can't remember the name the vet told me for the type of cancer but honestly, I don't much care about the name at the moment. \ Is it hemangiopericytoma? If so, as far as cancers go, it is one of the better ones to have. It is very slow to metastasize, according to my vet. I had a hound with it and he lived nearly another 7 years post diagnosis. Everytime a tumor would pop up, we'd have it removed. Elaine I was wondering if that was what it might be. That's what Foxy had and she lived 4 years after with no issues fromt the cancer. Since it sin't there are a few more that it could be. Blood vessel cancers can be locally agressive without causing other problems. If that's what your vet has told you it is I would still get a second opinion from OSU to confirm. They will do that for free. You'll see the link for contact info at the bottom of my siggy. I trust my vet completely, but she is the one who likes to run things by the team at OSU. Removal could give you many, many more months. Edited March 29, 2009 by foxysmom Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so terribly sorry. :cry1 I'm keeping you both in my thoughts. :grouphug 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...
Batmom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sending gentle hugs. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm sorry. I hope Merlin has a lot of happy days left. 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...
Houndtime Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry to read this. 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 LadyChester Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this. Just love on that sweet boy for every moment you have together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 We're thinking of you and Merlin. It's hard when they get older and even harder when they're diagnosed with cancer. Treasure all the time you have and have had. Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 So sorry...wished there was more I could say. Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so very sorry!!!! Sending lots of prayers... 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...
PrairieProf Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 What rotten news. I am so very sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IndysDad Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm sorry, I wish the diagnosis was something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iluvgreys Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very sorry to hear your news. Hoping you have much more quality time with your precious boy. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Very sorry to hear this; I hope you have lots more quality time with your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) I got confirmation today that the growth on Merlin's leg is malignant. I noticed the lump about a week ago and it seemed to appear almost overnight. Other than the neuro issue he has surface from time to time Merlin has been a happy 13 year old with no signs of any other issues. The cancer is a particularly agressive kind that growns in the blood vessels of the legs, and is primarily found in larger breed dogs. Off the top of my head I can't remember the name the vet told me for the type of cancer but honestly, I don't much care about the name at the moment. \ Is it hemangiopericytoma? If so, as far as cancers go, it is one of the better ones to have. It is very slow to metastasize, according to my vet. I had a hound with it and he lived nearly another 7 years post diagnosis. Everytime a tumor would pop up, we'd have it removed. Elaine I am so sorry. I just looked hermangiopericytoma up...it sounds hopeful for cancer. Edited March 29, 2009 by Pipi5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennesseegrey Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry about Merlin's diagnosis. I hat that you've had to deal with this so close to one another. I had 2 seniors and lost them fairly close to one another also and it's been a tough year here also. I'm thinking about you and hoping you have many pain free days with Merlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so very sorry to hear this news about Merlin. My thoughts are with you and your special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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