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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.

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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

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Like others have said, please send the x-rays to OSU for a second opinion. I hope it's not cancer :grouphug

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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.

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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! :goodluck

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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."

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Step, just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you !

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I'm so sorry Steph

I got your text and really wish I lived closer

Sending you all the hugs that I can

:grouphug

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I'm so very sorry. :grouphug

 

Do you know if he also has a fracture?

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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."

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Damn! I am so sorry. Let me know if there isn anything I can do. Big hugs for you and Dexter. :grouphug

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I'm so sorry. :grouphug

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Damn....I am so very sorry.

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weep.gif 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.

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