Sirocco_Nikki Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I took Sirocco to see Dr Sheff last Friday because he started the dreaded limp and has a lump on his right shoulder. Dr Sheff took 3 xrays of his right leg and couldn't find anything suspicious with the bone. The next step is a soft tissue biopsy of that right shoulder on Friday at 0830. Sirocco will receive a light sedative before the biopsy. Total procedure should take about a half hour. Sirocco had an episode before with limping and a swollen leg. The vet immediately suspected an infection that time because the swelling was above and below the joint. I was told that cancer rarely jumps a joint. However, the swelling this time is all above the joint. I don't think there is anyway that this will be "nothing". However, I am praying, hoping & wishing that it is something that can be resected with clean margins. I would greatly appreciate any good thoughts and prayers for my sweet little heathen. He's ornery and a little rotten but he's mine. Also, what questions should I ask? Prognosis and pain control are at the top of my list right now. He is currently taking rimadyl and I am not certain that is enough. Thanks Edited July 13, 2010 by Sirocco_Nikki Quote Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sending lots of prayers, good thoughts, white light and hugs to handsome Sirocco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 You are both in my thoughts. Let's hope it turns out to be something that is easily treatable. 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sending good thoughts an prayers your way. Hard to know what types of questions to ask, until you find the cause. Please post what the vet finds, and we can all go from there. Good Luck, and lots of love ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Many good thoughts and prayers coming from here 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...
sabrina Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sirocco best wishes to you Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 that it isn't serious and is easily treated. 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...
Houndtime Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Good thoughts coming your way from central New Jersey. 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 Greytluv Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sirocco :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sending many good thoughts and prayers..... Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sending best thoughts! Quote 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We'll have a fingers crossed that it's not serious and treatable. Quote 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...
duncan41 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sending prayers and good thoughts for you and Sirocco. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Prayers for dear Sirocco and hugs for you. 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...
Guest Dana Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) I took Sirocco to see Dr Sheff last Friday because he started the dreaded limp and has a lump on his right shoulder. Dr Sheff took 3 xrays of his right leg and couldn't find anything suspicious with the bone. The next step is a soft tissue biopsy of that right shoulder on Friday at 0830. Sirocco will receive a light sedative before the biopsy. Total procedure should take about a half hour. Sirocco had an episode before with limping and a swollen leg. The vet immediately suspected an infection that time because the swelling was above and below the joint. I was told that cancer rarely jumps a joint. However, the swelling this time is all above the joint. I don't think there is anyway that this will be "nothing". However, I am praying, hoping & wishing that it is something that can be resected with clean margins. I would greatly appreciate any good thoughts and prayers for my sweet little heathen. He's ornery and a little rotten but he's mine. Also, what questions should I ask? Prognosis and pain control are at the top of my list right now. He is currently taking rimadyl and I am not certain that is enough. Thanks I know firsthand how scary this is, I am praying that your news is good news. Loads of love sent to you and your Sirocco. Edited July 8, 2010 by Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Prayers and more prayers from our crew!! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sending prayers and hugs from NEPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thinking of you both tonight... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Sending prayers for everyone. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 How did things go today? Thinking of Zema's half-bro Sirocco and hoping all is well. Quote 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...
Sirocco_Nikki Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. Dr Sheff decided to do a wedge biospy instead of a needle because the tissue was so soft. The cytology report should be back Monday and the histopathology report will be back Wednesday. Dr Sheff said the cytology would highlight any inflammatory causes for the swelling but that the histopathology would most accurately diagnose any disease processes. (Extremely important to me because my bridge Chester's bone cancer wasn't picked up on his first biopsy.) Even though we can't determine any treatment plans before Wednesday, I told Dr Sheff that Sirocco has very significant separation anxiety. I don't think any plan that involves Sirocco being away from his people or grey siblings for any length of time would be viable. He agreed readily. (All the dogs have their dentals done at the same time. Dr Sheff always does Sirocco first so that by the time Sirocco is really awake, Yukon is done and in the crate with him. That way he never realizes he was alone.) Dr Sheff gave us tramadol in addition to the rimadyl for pain. Sirocco has about a 1 inch incision and the area is still swollen (but not red). Sirocco is very uncomfortable putting weight on that right leg. Should tramadol and rimadyl be given concurrently or is it best to alternate? I am currently alternating. Quote Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 You can give them concurrently, no problem -- that's the nice thing about Tramadol . Scritchies to handsome boy, and prayers the biopsy comes back "Oh, just some inflammation/infection, we'll clear that right up." Quote 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...
MerlinsMum Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Sending lots of good thoughts for Sirocco! :goodluck :goodluck 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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