NeylasMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 We've decided that we do not want a bone biosy. I can only imagine how much more pain that would cause and if it is cancer, it would only weaken the bone. We are going to ask for the bone aspiration instead; less invasive. Our vet took the x-rays, didnt like what he saw and sent them out to a radiologist to read. She was the one who recommended the bone biopsy immediately. We have an appointment tomorrow at ACCIM/VSS in Tustin. They have really great vets and are extremely helpful and honest. We are also going to have him checked for Valley Fever because I know that looks similar to cancer in an x-ray. We are hoping that we come home with good news tomorrow, but are prepared for the worst case scenario. Right now, he is on acepromazine and buprinex at night for the pain. It seems to be working and it calm him down enough that he can get some sleep. For some reason, the Tramadol only caused more anxiety. Who knows? Maybe its just some weird shadow that means nothing. Well, anyway, thats what I'm hoping for. Thanks for all of the greyt advice! Is one of the vets you are seeing tomorrow an oncologist? My concern with that much pain is that he has a fracture that someone other than an oncologist won't pick up on the x-ray. My radiation oncologist warned me that if Neyla did something that made me think she had fractured it, but an e-vet said she thought she saw something but wasn't sure that it was broken, that it almost certainly is. I really hope that's not what you're dealing with here and I don't want to be overly dramatic, but if it were me, I would make sure an oncologist saw teh x-ray - Dr. Couto will look at x-rays if you can email a digital image. I would probably just send it to him no matter what. When I had 2 vets here not willing to confirm the dx based on teh x-ray, he would/could. Lots of hugs to you and kisses to Dexter. I'm glad he is resting well now. Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Dexter we are praying for you sweetie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 My prayers and good thoughts will be with Dexter and you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about Dexter. Dr. Couto's team can provide a no-charge second opinion. The do about 10 to 15 cancer consults a day so can often read x-rays better than a general radiologist. Just email the x-rays. Here is complete contact information. Greyhound Health and Wellness Program Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 601 Vernon Tharp Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Phone: (614) 247-6757 or (614) 247-8490 Email: greyosu@osu.edu Website: http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/GHWP.htm (registration and fee now required to get full access to this site) This email goes to the team. If Dr. Couto is traveling, you may get a quicker answer from one of his team members. Drs. Marin and Zaldivar typically respond to greyhound owners. The consult is free but if you can afford to support the program please do so. You can sign up for full access to the website ($99 per calendar year) or donate through the giving page on the website. If you decide to donate, you can double your money by giving through the Greyhound Project. Just go to this website and scroll down to the appropriate donation button: http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/donate.shtml. They will match the funds that you donate. The Team: Dr. Couto, Department Head, Greyhound Medicine, Oncology and Hematology Dr. Lili Marin, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. Sara Zaldivar, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. William Kisselberth, Oncology Dr. Cheryl London, Oncology Dr. Cristina Iazbik, Blood Bank Director and Hematologist Dr. Bridget Urie, Oncology Resident Dr. Matt Sherger, Oncology Resident Dawn Hudson, Vet Tech Ashley DeFelice, Vet Tech Stacey Gallant, Vet Tech Drs Marin and Zaldivar are originally from Spanish speaking countries. If you have trouble understanding them over the phone, you might ask for one of the other vets or vet techs to “translate”. Dr. Couto's direct email is: couto.1@osu.edu His phone number is also 614-247-6757. If he is in town, he typically returns emails in the early hours of the morning. You should know that (in my humble opinion) they need more staff. Unfortunately finances do not permit it at this time. They do 20 to 30 greyhound consults a day along with all of their "in canine" patients. Depending on their workload there may be a wait for the consultation. If you are contacting them on an emergency basis, please let them know. If you decide to visit OSU please contact me. I may be able to put you up in a local home, provide moral support, or just help with logistics: Finewhipador-drool@yahoo.com The main number for the veterinary hospital is 614-292-3551 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Like others have said, please send the x-rays to OSU for a second opinion. I hope it's not cancer 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...
greypuppyluv Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I talked to Stephanie last night and she will be sending the x-rays to OSU. She's picking them up from her vet this morning. I believe one of the doctors she said they would be seeing today is an oncologist (VSS has many specialists all in one location). Their appt is this afternoon, CA time, so I'm sure she'll update whenever she knows something. Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks for the update, Paula! 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Praying for good results. 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...
NeylasMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I talked to Stephanie last night and she will be sending the x-rays to OSU. She's picking them up from her vet this morning. I believe one of the doctors she said they would be seeing today is an oncologist (VSS has many specialists all in one location). Their appt is this afternoon, CA time, so I'm sure she'll update whenever she knows something. Great. I hope she has good news for us later! Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Step, just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you ! My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hoping for good results. :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Dexter has Osteosarcoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Just hugs. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm so sorry Steph I got your text and really wish I lived closer Sending you all the hugs that I can Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Do you know if he also has a fracture? Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Not the big stripey boy! Steph, I'm am absolutely gutted for you Damn you, Cancer "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs to you and Dexter and lots of good thoughts and prayers being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlingDogs Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Dexter is in my prayers, I hope he gets well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Damn! I am so sorry. Let me know if there isn anything I can do. Big hugs for you and Dexter. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 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...
Houndtime Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I do hate cancer. I am so sad and 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...
galgrey Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm so sorry. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Damn....I am so very sorry. Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 i am so sorry to read this sad news. hugs to you and dexter. Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I didn't respond very well to your text, but you know how I feel. Let me know if there's anything I can do. Big hugs to you and Steve. Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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