Worried About Cougar - Sudden Odd Behavior

[lflaherty45]

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.

[VinnieAndRexsMom]

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

[macoduck]

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.

[Guest Energy11]

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

[VinnieAndRexsMom]

How is Cougar today?

[Guest vahoundlover]

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

[Guest Tuxsmom]

sending lots of hugs your way

[Guest Stargirl]

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.

[Guest TaraCoachCougar]

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

 

[Devotion]

thinking good thoughts for Cougar.

[Guest TaraCoachCougar]

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.

[Guest Energy11]

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! :-))

[Guest TaraCoachCougar]

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

[Guest FLT]

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!

[VinnieAndRexsMom]

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

[NancyB]

Sending prayers and hugs for Cougar

[GreyPoopon]

What a handsome boy he is. I hope he tolerates the chemo well, and has a lot of good time left.

[Batmom]

Couldn't see the pics but glad he is doing well. Sending scritchies and prayers for easy, successful chemo!