Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I wish love alone could keep them with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 You're all in our thoughts and prayers tonight....... 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Tucked in our prayers too 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 SkinnyLegDogLover Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I hope you have some answers by now, some hope, or maybe some peace : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Tracey, I will continue to hope only for the best. Sending lots of hugs and prayers for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Holding you in my thoughts this evening. I know you'll do whatever is best for Cosmo - whatever you decide. :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...
Valencia Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thinking about you. :grouphug Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You've been in my thoughts and prayers all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 The choice you make will be the right one. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You and Cosmo have been on my mind all day. Sending more prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thinking about you still Tracey. 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...
Tracey Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 First of all, Cosmo came home with us under her own steam (for the most part). Second of all, I feel like I have to tell you that if the vet really thought it was time, we would have done as she advised. We listened to the vet's suggestions and based on those, we got another xray and then a cbc to see if the lasix is having any adverse effects. She put Cosmo on 30mg of prednisone once a day for the next week, then 20 mg once a day the week after that. Dr. Matz conferred with an oncologist and another vet and based on what they said, thinks trying a different chemo drug may be in order. My first priority is and always has been quality of life, whereas Jason is more of the try anything type. Since we couldn't (because of Dr. Matz's schedule) do anything with chemo before next Tuesday at the soonest, I said let's try the prednisone for a few days and see how it goes. It also turns out we may have inadvertently made Cosmo worse by letting her lie around so much. She was actually getting around pretty well at the vet's office and again outside of it. And when we got home Jason walked her about three houses up and back which is more than she's felt like doing in days. I feel guilty in some way for taking you all on this ride with us so I hope you'll forgive me for putting you all through this too. I can really tell how much all of you care. I really didn't think Cosmo would be coming back home with us. Dr. Matz is being very frank with us that she doesn't think Cosmo has a whole lot more time, but she did think there was some quality to be had and based on that we decided to try another thing or two. Thank you so much for rooting for Cosmo so hard and standing by us at this difficult time. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Don't feel guilty. I think it's answered prayer for more quality days with Cosmo and for her to feel better! Blessings to each of you and plenty of hugs. Enjoy every minute. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Just sending some scritchies and hopes the pred helps her feel perkier. 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...
LBass Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I feel guilty in some way for taking you all on this ride with us so I hope you'll forgive me for putting you all through this too. I can really tell how much all of you care. I really didn't think Cosmo would be coming back home with us. No need for guilt. Now we all get share in your delight that there is to be a bit more time for you to love and enjoy Cosmo. What a joy! I hope that her increased energy and activity will continue and that the prednisone will help. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hang in there, it sounds like she's got some more good times ahead.....sending more prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I am so glad she did not have to leave you today; and I really hope she gets lots more time. Don't ever feel guilty for letting us share your pain; that is what GT friends are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Tracey I'm so happy you have more time with Cosmo. Keep us posted and you did not bother us at all. We are here for you no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It's the devil's own roller coaster ride, and many of us have been on it before, so no need to apologize. Share all you need to. We're here for you. Love to your sweet baby-girlie. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I am so glad she was able to come home with you! Quality of life is the key, as you know. As long as she has that, you get to have some more time with your baby girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bevd Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 UPDATE, THURSDAY night, AUGUST 27 First of all, Cosmo came home with us under her own steam (for the most part). Second of all, I feel like I have to tell you that if the vet really thought it was time, we would have done as she advised. We listened to the vet's suggestions and based on those, we got another xray and then a cbc to see if the lasix is having any adverse effects. She put Cosmo on 30mg of prednisone once a day for the next week, then 20 mg once a day the week after that. Dr. Matz conferred with an oncologist and another vet and based on what they said, thinks trying a different chemo drug may be in order. My first priority is and always has been quality of life, whereas Jason is more of the try anything type. Since we couldn't (because of Dr. Matz's schedule) do anything with chemo before next Tuesday at the soonest, I said let's try the prednisone for a few days and see how it goes. It also turns out we may have inadvertently made Cosmo worse by letting her lie around so much. She was actually getting around pretty well at the vet's office and again outside of it. And when we got home Jason walked her about three houses up and back which is more than she's felt like doing in days. I feel guilty in some way for taking you all on this ride with us so I hope you'll forgive me for putting you all through this too. I can really tell how much all of you care. I really didn't think Cosmo would be coming back home with us. Dr. Matz is being very frank with us that she doesn't think Cosmo has a whole lot more time, but she did think there was some quality to be had and based on that we decided to try another thing or two. Thank you so much for rooting for Cosmo so hard and standing by us at this difficult time. Tracey - I'm so sorry about this rollercoaster you're on. I'm very glad to hear that lovely Cosmo is still holding her own - and who knows, maybe a miracle will happen with the new drug/treament. But if it doesn't, I wish you many more happy times together for as long as is good for you 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...
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