Guest 4baddogs Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) Zoe went blind in her right eye, literally overnight, on Friday, January 29. We noticed it had a white half moon shape on the bottom portion and Saturday morning the white had taken over half of her eye and she was running into everything. We rushed her to the vet who examined her, noting she wasn't seeing properly although they weren't opthamologists. They referred us to the opthamologists and we saw them on Monday. She was put on 3 eye meds and 2 oral meds, blood work and other diagnostics were performed. This past Sunday, I noticed her eye which was previously white had turned pink/red. I called Monday morning and was told to bring her in ASAP. The doctor said her eye was beginning to hemmorage, so they performed a quick procedure where they aspirated cells to determine what caused her blindness. I'm forgetting a lot of things right now because I'm upset. Anyway, the doctor just called with the results and Zoe has malignant stage-5 lymphosarcoma. Her eye isn't the primamry site. I'm physically ill and can't begin to think what to do first. She's 15 and a half years old and doesn't tolerate anesthesia well. The practice has an oncologist on site, but I want to talk to Dr. Couto. I know I'm rambling, but I don't know what to do. Edited February 12, 2010 by 4baddogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. Some lymphomas are treatable. Dr. Couto will know what to do. Hugs, Donna DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry to read this. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Oh I'm so very sorry. My prayers are with you both. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry. Sunny was diagnosed a few weeks ago with a high grade cutaneous lymphoma. It too appeared almost over night. He has started chemo and although the first chemo drug didn't work he started feeling better within a few days from an Elspar injection. He went from a dog who could barely walk and I thought was going to the bridge to about 75% of his normal self. Don't give up hope, they may be able to make your baby feel better with chemo so you can have a little more time together. Just give Zoe all the love you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I would get in touch with Dr. Couto ASAP, and just go from there. Take a deep breath, too, if you can. You can call or email Dr. Couto. He ALWAYS answers his emails. couto.1@osu.edu One thing I can say is, 15.5 is AN AMAZING AGE, so you've done A LOT RIGHT! Good luck, lots of love, hugs and many prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have no advice, but am sending lots of prayers. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so very sorry. My girlfriend lost her heart girl to T cell lymphoma before Thanksgiving. It seemed like hers appeared overnight also, and that it was a very aggressive form. Lots of love and white light to you and Zoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this, Paula. No advice here, either....lymphoma is what took Buddy, but his was in the lymph nodes. I am sure you will do right by your dear girl, whatever that might be. You are so blessed to still have her, at 15.5 years of age!! Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I share your concern but, this is still a cancer that will respond to chemo and usually the eyesight will return too. There is a stage 5a and a stage 5b lymphoma--basically the difference being how well your baby is feeling. At your pups age I understand if you don't want to go through the injectable chemo regiment but, I encourage you to at least consider pred (but, never start the pred if you're even considering injectables). Please let us know how Dr Couto's responds. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. I hope she can respond to chemo if it's not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 devastating news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry. Sending prayers and good thoughts for Zoe and you. I hope you can talk to Dr. Couto soon and he has some uplifting news regarding treatments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. You and Zoe are in my prayers. 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...
Guest 4baddogs Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks everyone. It's so damn overwhelming. My other 3 all died from various forms of cancer, but I had no warning and it was so quick that they weren't even given a chance. I emailed Dr. Couto because I called and was told he's out of town until February 22. *UGH* I may see the oncologist at our vets office to be ahead of the game, if there's a chance to do anything at all for Zoe. I've ashamedly never paid much attention to the conversations about chemo because I never wanted to be part of that awful group. Now I wish I had because I need to know what we're up against. Thanks again for everything and I'll be checking back often. ~Paula and Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so, so sorry to hear this. I have no advice, just prayers and hugs coming to you and Zoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ladyflannel Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Keeping you both in my prayers. No experience to share, but many prayers 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 ss556 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Zoe is in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 You and Zoe are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 :hope Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Adding my prayers. My sweet LaceyLaine had Lymphoma. Please contact Dr. Couto. Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 : Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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