Guest jolie1 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Please help, my greyhound Dappy suddenly developed a huge lump on his upper hip on Tuesday, had him at the vet on wed, found out it was cancer (soft tissue sarcoma) on thursday, and surgical consult friday (yesterday) and was told it was not operable and the only option is pain management. Now today, he has been on tramadol for 24 hours but is increasingly uncomfortable, up whining, pacing, panting. I can't stand for him to be in pain, cannot believe that i may have to bring him in and say goodbye as soon as today. Does anyone have any advice for pain management? He is on the max dose of tramadol...the surgeon did say that this cancer is very aggressive and since it developed so suddenly, the end could come as soon as a week (unable to manage pain) I just can't believe I might have to say goodbye today. He is so uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) My Max had Osteoscaroma (bone cancer). I gave him 75mg. of Deramaxx and (1) Tramadol 3xs daily. I have an email into my former employer/vet (friend)in Florida. As soon as I get an answer, I will post it. SOMETIMES the Tramadol can cause the pacing, panting, etc. MIGHT want to try to get in touch with your vet, too. I am sooo sorry to hear about this. Edited December 19, 2009 by Energy11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 For pain management I know there is more than just tramadol and deramax but I don't know what it is as we did amp the first time around. But for the amp it was 100mg of deramaxx and 100 mg of tramadol every 4- 6 hours. Hoping your baby is pain free. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I am so sorry. I have no experience with soft tissue sarcoma, but one of my girls had a horrible reaction to Tramadol. Please contact your Vet about considering another pain management strategy. I will pray for you and Dappy. 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...
greytluck Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Sorry I don't have any advice on the pain management but I'm so sorry your going through this. I'm facing something similar with my boy right now so I know how you must feel. Sending Prayers to Dappy and your family. I hope you get some more good time with him to spoil him rotten. Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Another vote here for talking to your vet about a different pain medication. After Wilbur's surgery last week, he was on Tramadol, and he acted the same way. Stopping it and using just the Deramaxx made a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jolie1 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 thank you for the replies and prayers. I have been trying to contact my vet and the surgeon we saw, left messages but the offices are closed sat-sun and they refer to er vet, which is hwere we are going now. I cannot stand to see him in pain, he can't even lie down-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Good Luck and lots of love and prayers to you and your baby! Maybe the E-vet can give some other type of pain medication that will work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Many times what people perceive as pain is just a reaction to the tramadol. Talk to your vet about something else first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would agree that maybe a change in medication. A couple of our dogs didn't do very well on Tramadol at first. There are also stronger meds that can help with pain management. I'm so sorry that you are going through this, it is horrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 IF you do decide to stay with the Tramadol, you can give 100mg, three times a day, according to my friend/ former employer and vet. Good luck and lots of love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Lots of good advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I also advise you and your vet to contact Dr. Couto at Ohio State U - he's probably the foremost expert on greyhound cancer in the US and a great guy - he'll consult. PS - someone on here should have his info... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Having been thru Osteo 2X I would definetly ask your vet about another pain management. I send good wishes to find an answer to help keep your baby comfortable, hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I always get through to Dr.Couto with his personal email: couto.1@osu.edu Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 No advice to give, just wanted you to know that you and Dappy will remain in my thoughts with lots of hugs and white light going out to both him and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 No advice here either, just holding you and Dappy in my thoughts and prayers. Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I agree with the others, contact Dr Couto! I'm not that familar with soft tissue cancer, but I was under the impression there were some treatment options? Sending prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 No advice, just holding you and Dappy in my heart and sending prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so,so sorry you have to go through this . Gentle Hugs and Prayers for you and Dappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 So Sorry you are going through this, and so suddenly. FWIW, we've used tramadol several times and it has caused a 'dazed and confused' reaction in one of our dogs. The way pain management was explained to me is that some handle certain nerve types along the 'spectrum' of different kinds of nerves. Gabapentin (neurontin) has been added for us and has worked well to complement Tramadol as it hits a different area of the spectrum. It may be worth asking your vet if this kind of medication would be helpful in your situation. All the best to you and good luck to Dappy. 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 lynne893 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Prednisone, a steroid, helped our grey manage her pain. It literally brought her back to life for a few weeks after her diagnosis. Could you try Prednisone? My thoughts are with you and your dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jolie1 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 thank you to everyone for the advice, thoughts, and prayers. The ER vet evaluated Dappy and told us that with very heavy additional pain meds, he might last another day or so, not even to Christmas. I couldn't put him through that... Dappy has always been a vibrant, funny, silly, affectionate boy, he slept on my bed with me every night, somehow taking up 90% of a king size bed as Greyhounds are so skilled at doing. We had to let him go. I am so heartbroken words cannot express. He was fine just last week, I can't get my head around this. Please say a prayer for my Dapper Dan, he was such a good, good, sweet boy, and brought such joy to all. Thank you for the kind support- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Run free from pain now Dapper Dan. 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...
Anne Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I am so so very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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