Bevd Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 I've not said anything over the past few weeks because I wanted it to be very low key (don't know why - just felt more comfortable that way) but Darcy has been having a few blood tests because she's dropped some weight. It's not been a sudden weight loss but it has happened and we couldn't put it down to her eating less (that we're aware of) or more excercise (hardly ). So she had a full blood work up including thyroid, blood smear etc and all was normal for her. The only quirk in the red blood count turns out to be 'normal' given that Darcy has some mild heart damage from her doxorubicin (chemo drug). So the next (final) thing really was to do chest x rays. It's been 6 months since she last had any and it's 22.5 months now since diagnosis/amp so.... But everything is still as clear as it was 22.5 months ago Darcy is absolutely fine in herself and other than the weight loss (which isn't massive - it's been about 3kg since Feb) and she doesn't have any other symptoms of anything untoward, so we're just going to assume that she's been eating a bit less than she'd previously been and maybe throwing her toy once or twice more in a week than she normally does The miracle continues 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!
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 That is so good to hear! Give Darcy a kiss; she is so lovely! (And we could always use more pics of her, hint hint!) Quote
Guest reyes Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 That's amazing news! You throw those toys, girl Quote
GreyhoundNan Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Whew! I still have to meet the Miracle herself now that I'm this side of the Atlantic. Hooray for Darcy!! Quote Nancy and Simon Dunne, with Clown and Daisy in Greenville, SC....but missing West Yorkshire summat chronic!
crazygang Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 FANTASTIC NEWS............DARCY YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SEE YOU AT YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY SWEETIE. 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
silverfish Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Oh, wow! I am SO happy to hear this, Bev!! And long may it continue!! Have you wormed her lately? Just askin' ... Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop
JedsMom Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Darcy - you are amazing. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart.
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Wonderful news! Please give Darcy a kiss for me! Quote
ozgirl2 Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Yay for Darcy-my-love!!!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge
Guest EmbersDad Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 don't friggin scare me like that bev....im already bald enough!!! hugs and scritches to darcy and your pack from me, hero and althea. Quote
cello Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 YEAH Darcy!!! We all love you so much sweet girlie. You just keep on doing what you have been doing. You are our hero! Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 8 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.
Guest Energy11 Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 GREAT news to read this morning! Way to go! Quote
Jiffer Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Darcy, you are my Hero!!!! You are an inspiration and it's just so fantastic that after 22.5 months you're still as healthy as a horse!!! So, Bev, is there going to be a HUGE party in 1.5 more months? Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito.
ZoomDoggy Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Outstanding news! The thread title had me worried... 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.
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 You are my hero Your friend, Ekko 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
Fiona3 Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Absolutely fantastic news!!! :clap :banana Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy
Patsy Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Now we can all start breathing again--wonderful news! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 I'm so happy to hear all is well! That must have been a scary few weeks though! Quote
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