Guest Annie Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) I am without words at the moment. River has been tripping on the stairs a bit. This morning, my husband said he was lame when he called him for breakfast. I went to check on him and found this on his wrist: We are filled with dread. We have an appointment for Xrays at 2PM. If it's osteo, I will be letting my treasured, elegant boy go. I can't believe it. Please, if you can spare a prayer... Edited September 22, 2009 by Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burpdog Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 You'll be in my thoughts this afternoon . . . . 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 Energy11 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Might NOT be Osteo. Could be anything at this point. A dog can survive with this disease, if detected early, on pain killers, for a while. We had Max for three months after the diagnosis. As long as the dog has a good quality of life, on palliative care (pain management), they could be with you a while longer. Good luck, and lots of love and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDoggfather Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Annie, I know you'll make the best decision for Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Good luck ! Thinking of you and waiting to hear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Oh Annie, I hope to God you're wrong. We'll be waiting to hear and keeping you and handsome River in our prayers 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 TheUnrulyHound Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Oh Annie I am so so sorry I hope your guess is wrong I will be awaiting the diagnosis........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We live in a 3 level townhouse filled with stairs. If it is confirmed to be osteo, I will not take the chance that he could break his leg and die in agony. He is an extremely delicate and sensitive boy. I will honour River by doing what I feel is best for him. I pray it's a sprain or arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I hope & pray & hope & pray it's NOT.......................... Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Praying for River. Please don't let it be osteo. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ohhhhhhhhhhh - Annie! I am so sorry to hear / see that. Our prayers are with you guys! Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammymacb Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hoping for the best for you. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this scary and heartbreaking situation. Thank you for doing your best for him. It's all he can ask of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 So very sad news........I'm sorry you have to make such a difficult decision. 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...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Oh, no Annie! It could be a lot of things - I will send white light that it's not the dreaded "c". Be sure to have a specialist look at the x-ray...I know our regular vet was 90% certain that an x-ray showed osteosarcoma, but a specialist determined it to be osteo-arthritis. That was years ago and the dog is still with us. Best wishes to you and River. Quote Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Holding very, very good thoughts for River. He is lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 For you and River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Very very best wishes for beautiful River. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeanneSchatz Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I will be praying for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 for you and River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Many prayers! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for you & Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sending many prayers, and hugs. If I were in your position, I think I'd be feeling the same. So many stairs, so much worry, so much potential for disaster. You are a very caring owner for thinking selflessly - but do get the x-rays double-checked! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Many prayers for an injury or arthritis or just about anything except... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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