Guest GryffinSong Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Gryffin has been limping more this weekend, despite my raising his pain meds. Today was definately a bad day. He tried to trot in the back yard and fell in the snow. For a few long moments he couldn't get up, and just cried. I was throwing my boots on to help him when he did finally rise and very slowly walk toward the door. The limp was quite bad. I'm just furious with this disease. It seems to be worsening so quickly!!! Just a few short weeks ago he was apparently whole and healthy. He's still happy most of the time, but I fear that his time is going to be shorter than I'd thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I am so sad and sorry to read this. Poor boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm so sorry. Is it possible to increase his meds to make him more comfortable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm so sorry. I know the horror of this disease. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I"m so sorry you are both going through this. It is not easy. I wish I could make it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks, I've already raised the previcox to maximum, and the tramadol to nearly maximum. I'll be talking with my vet tomorrow morning because she said we can add a pain patch. Here's a photo I took of him today, awhile before his fall. He was feeling kind of sassy, barking at the neighbor's dogs and wanting to horse around. I take that as a good sign that he still sometimes has fun, but the severity of his limping is just so sad. You can see that he's holding his right front leg up. My mom made his fleece coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I, too know what you are going through. Max was diagnosed early, so we had a lot more time then some, but it IS an aggressive, very very aggressive, disease. The ONLY thing you can do is, take it day by day, and control the pain. Sending lots of love and prayers! Thanks, I've already raised the previcox to maximum, and the tramadol to nearly maximum. I'll be talking with my vet tomorrow morning because she said we can add a pain patch. Here's a photo I took of him today, awhile before his fall. He was feeling kind of sassy, barking at the neighbor's dogs and wanting to horse around. I take that as a good sign that he still sometimes has fun, but the severity of his limping is just so sad. You can see that he's holding his right front leg up. My mom made his fleece coat. Love him! Love the coat! Love the snow! Poor guy! At least he got to get out in the snow and be "sassy!" That is a good thing. We didn't get ANY here :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 One more pic of him today, because I want to remember him this way, enjoying himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You are both in my thoughts and my 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 Energy11 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 One more pic of him today, because I want to remember him this way, enjoying himself. YES, you DO want to see remember like this! Happy and proud! Max got to travel out of stinkin' hott Florida with us to the mountains, before he passed. Love to you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Karen Karen Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm sorry with what you're going thru. My 12 yr old Diamond was diagnosed last Oct and in just a couple of weeks her pain was not being managed by meds. It's a horrible disease. I hope you have some more time with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 What a beautiful sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Karen I know the heartbreak of this disease. As my son said when his Shimmer was near the end, "I look at this perfect being and can't believe this horrid disease is eating her alive from inside out". Prayers for both you and Gryffin. He is stunning and your mom did a fantabulous job on his coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 What a handsome boy! You have memories, now, forever. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm sorry you all are going through this. It's just not fair. Cancer is never fair. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 He's a gorgeous boy. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robinw Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Oh, how beautiful your Gryffin is! I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this monster. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 What a handsome man. I hope you are able to keep him comfortable so he can be sassy for a while longer Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 He's beautiful! I'm sorry he's having a bad day. I hope tomorrow is better, and I hope you have many more moments of happiness and joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm sorry to read this. Many gentle hugs for your sweet boy and for you, too. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I am sorry! Sending you and Gryffin hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Gryffin is certainly a handsome boy. I pray that he has a good, restful night tonight and a better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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