lflaherty45 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Just checking in on Greytalk after grandsons' visit and reading how well he was doing, I was so very sorry to learn its cancer. We recently lost 2 greys to osteo and did the chemo treatments for our youngest. He handled the chemo very well. However, after amputation and the chemo our Clark passed away just short of a year. The trouble with cancer is that it has usually spread elsewhere but is so small that it can't be detected. Would I do chemo again, I don't know. It will depend on the dog and what the onocologist says. I really think I would keep that appt to see what they advise, and then go with my feelings. My main goal would be to keep him comfortable, quality over quantity, is the best way and your heart will tell you. Sorry for rambling, I do hope all will go okay, sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Bad biopsy results. Hemangiosarcoma. While they identified no more masses they said it's likely already spread and said chemo may provide another 6 months. Without chemo, it could be a lot less. Any experience you can share would be great. But today he is feeling a lot better and that's what I'm going to focus on right now Hemangio is what took Rex. It started somewhere else, but by the time we realized there was a problem, his lungs were shot. Tara, this one moves fast, and you will have to decide quickly. Sending hugs to you and Couger. Edited June 23, 2009 by VinnieAndRexsMom Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Guess who is cockroaching and tail-wagging again? Cougar is feeling soooo much better at this point. Now, I just have to make the decision whether or take him to his appointment at the regular vet or his appointment at the oncologist's office on Friday. I've made both, but haven't made a decision yet on the chemo. I'm afraid it will be too hard on him, but since he is doing well and it hadn't spread at the time of the spleen incident, I just don't know what to do. But, things are good for now! Dr Cuoto has said that chemo for dogs is easier than chemo for humans. I have no personal experience with either, just wishing you and Cougar many more tail-wagging, cockroaching days together. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 If it were any of my five, I'd just let them be happy and control their pain ... palliative care (pain management) like Hospice, on a day to day basis.That is just ME, and what I would do, not only for MY five, but, for ME as well ... I am very big on Hospice care! God Bless you, and we are sending prayers and love your way! DEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 How is Cougar today? Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I am thrilled that Cougar is doing so well! I am so sorry about the DX, it wouldn't hurt to explore all possibilities and then your heart will know what to do. I hope you have a very long time to spoil your handsome fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 sending lots of hugs your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stargirl Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm one of those who just caught this whole thread, what a rollercoaster ride for you and Cougar. Poor guy. Can't imagine what it must be like, but I certainly feel for you and pray for the best. You've done so much for him, that no matter what your choice is you can know you did everything you could and that you did what was best for him. Just keep loving him, that is what he really wants most. Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sitting in oncologist's office. He's checking on free chemo from Osu. Said only 5 percent get so sick they require hospitilization. Depends the dog but it could give him from 4 to 14 more good months (2 recent cases went to 14 months and that's low but I like that number - remember cougs turns 13 in sept. Let you know soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 thinking good thoughts for Cougar. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We're home and so far so good. Cougar had his first chemo treatment. They gave him an anti-nausea medicine and sent home some anti-nausea pills to take over the next couple of days so hopefully that will ward off any sickness. He was just in there rifling through my niece's b-day present bags so I'll take that as a good sign since that is typical nosy Cougar. He got a new bed from PetSmart since I had an hour to kill while we were in Charlotte. I'll try to post a link to him on his new bed on the ride home. If you can spare one more prayer for my boy, please pray for a smooth next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Here's a Franken-belly picture if you aren't too squimish. The bruising/bleeding has really improved over the last couple of days. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4963...p;id=1316075151 And sorry it has to be so "not modest". I couldn't get my camera held to censor out his manly parts. Looks like it is healing very nicely! :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Forgot to mention they removed his staples today, too. Here's the ride home pictures: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5045...p;id=1316075151 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5045...p;id=1316075151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Awww, what lovely photos of him on the ride home. That second photo made me just want to cuddle up with him and take a nap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We're home and so far so good. Cougar had his first chemo treatment. They gave him an anti-nausea medicine and sent home some anti-nausea pills to take over the next couple of days so hopefully that will ward off any sickness. He was just in there rifling through my niece's b-day present bags so I'll take that as a good sign since that is typical nosy Cougar. He got a new bed from PetSmart since I had an hour to kill while we were in Charlotte. I'll try to post a link to him on his new bed on the ride home. If you can spare one more prayer for my boy, please pray for a smooth next couple of days. You got it Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sending prayers and hugs for Cougar Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What a handsome boy he is. I hope he tolerates the chemo well, and has a lot of good time 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...
Batmom Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Couldn't see the pics but glad he is doing well. Sending scritchies and prayers for easy, successful chemo! 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...
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