Guest Smiley Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Pete just talked to the vet after Smiley's x-rays and told us that this limp has in fact been caused by a cancerous tumor in his shoulder. I am beyond devastated. We'll get in to see the vet later in the afternoon and ask all of our questions and get more details. I feel like I am dying inside-Smiley is my heart boy and my everything. I just don't even know what to do . . . Quote
Guest jettcricket Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Oh no...having gone thru it myself, my heart goes out to you. Keep strong and positive. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet boy. Quote
Jiffer Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. Stupid "C" I hate it so. 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.
iluvgreys Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Oh no. What rotten news. Explore your options, knowing that you'll choose whatever is best for your sweet boy. I found the Circle of Grey to be an incredibly supportive resource for dealing with OS. Holding you and Smiley in my prayers... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again.
RobinM Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I am so sorry. I hope you have many days of quality time together. Quote 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
MandysMom Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo.
Guest Adrianne Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I am so, so sorry to hear this. Stay strong; Smiley needs you right now. Sending tons of prayers and good thoughts your way. Quote
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I am so incredibly sorry to hear this diagnosis. Quote
juliemac Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Oh I'm so sorry for such devastating news! My heart and prayers go out to you, and I know that you will continue to enjoy every moment you have with Smiley. Quote
Guest mcsheltie Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Don't give up hope!!! There are success stories and we will all be praying that Smiley will be among them!!! Quote
mom2four Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I am so sorry about Smiley. Cancer sucks! Circle of Grey has also been very supportive in our dealing with Jamey's osteo, hope that you will join. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar.
Burpdog Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Have Dr. Couto read the xrays. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits
Guest boondog Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Oh, Beth. I'm so sorry. I agree with Burpdog about having Dr. C read the x-rays. Quote
Guest Smiley Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Have Dr. Couto read the xrays. Dr. Couto's first on the list once we have actually spoken in detail with our vet. Pete's picking up him from his x-rays now and we'll go in this evening to get all of the specifics. What is the most expedient way to contact Dr. Couto? And why did I think cancer would never touch either of our hounds? Quote
Guest mountain4greys Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Beth, I am so sorry to hear this. Stay strong, we're all here for you. Keeping Smiley in our prayers. Quote
BootsyCollins Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. When I communicated with Dr. Couto, I did so using this email address: couto.1@osu.edu He responded within a day, and then one of his associates followed up. Truly wonderful people. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~
Guest BoogieDown Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this diagnosis. We're sending hugs out to you all. Quote
Guest Smiley Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 I'm so sorry. When I communicated with Dr. Couto, I did so using this email address: couto.1@osu.edu He responded within a day, and then one of his associates followed up. Truly wonderful people. Thank you so much! I imagine my vet will work with him to send him the x-rays etc. Anything I should have ready for Dr. Couto? Quote
MerlinsMum Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 Oh no :cry1 I'm so terribly sorry, what devastating news. :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.
duncan41 Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 If your Vet can take the lead right now to consult with Dr. Couto, and copy you on everything, I am sure that would be the most expedient way to go and Dr. Couto will get everything he needs. I am so sorry you have received this dx. I will keep you and Smiley tucked tightly in my prayers. 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
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