Charlies_Dad Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 He was diagnosed this afternoon...my greatest fear has come true. My beautiful boy. He started limping last night and it wasn't better this morning. DW sent me an e-mail as I am out of the country, my first reaction was to get him x-ray'ed immediately and she was able to get an appointment with the bone specialist at Alta Vista in Ottawa. X-rays have been sent to Dr. Coutu however likely his team will not look at them until sometime tomorrow. We have chosen to fight this battle, he is scheduled for amputation tomorrow and his lungs are clear. He is not even 8, he is healthy, a food hound and strong. I hope he is strong enough to be around for some time to come. We are devastated. Kyle 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...
krissn333 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 There IS hope. Just look at Winslow. Hang in there. It sounds like you've caught it and will get going on treatment right away. Hugs to you - it's hard enough to get this news, but to not be able to hug your boy is tough. Is it a front leg or a rear leg? Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I am so sorry. My Magic was just 8 when she was diagnosed. I hope he has a long happy life. Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Oh no. Sharing your hopes that you and he can beat this thing. Hugs to you and DW, and scritchies to your handsome brave boy. 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...
duncan41 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Oh, nnnooooo! This cannot be happening! Kyle, all of GT will be chiming in as soon as they read this with powerful prayers going out to you, DW and of course Charlie. We will stand with you during the battle to come. 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...
DaisyDoodle Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hoping for the best. Hugs to you, DW and Charlie. Hope you get to see him soon. DD 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...
greyhounds1234 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hugs to you and gentle scritches to Charlie! Hoping for a very long, cancer-free life for Charlie. Mom to BridgeGreys~~STORM 07/99-02/08/11, VICKI 12/15/00-01/12/11, BAY 02/00-10/25/10 and CASHEW 10/99-2/23/10 and cats ~~ IRISH, MUMBLES, MUFFIN, TJ, PUNKIN and Bridge cats SARAH (07/29/97-07/07/06) and BRIE (04/11/96-01/22/12) a very lively Whippet, OLIVIA and JAKE, the Iggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sending out both hope and white light for you and Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Strength and support being sent to you , DW and Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 There IS hope. Just look at Winslow. Hang in there. It sounds like you've caught it and will get going on treatment right away. Hugs to you - it's hard enough to get this news, but to not be able to hug your boy is tough. Is it a front leg or a rear leg? It's his back left leg. I know I have read somewhere that pups do better if it's either front or back but I don't have a choice in the matter. Charlie came home with DW late this afternoon and will be brought back to the vet for 8am tomorrow. At least I get to see him once I land around midnight tonight before he goes in. 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...
Guest MyCody Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Healing prayers being sent to Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 He was diagnosed this afternoon...my greatest fear has come true. My beautiful boy. He started limping last night and it wasn't better this morning. DW sent me an e-mail as I am out of the country, my first reaction was to get him x-ray'ed immediately and she was able to get an appointment with the bone specialist at Alta Vista in Ottawa. X-rays have been sent to Dr. Coutu however likely his team will not look at them until sometime tomorrow. We have chosen to fight this battle, he is scheduled for amputation tomorrow and his lungs are clear. He is not even 8, he is healthy, a food hound and strong. I hope he is strong enough to be around for some time to come. We are devastated. Kyle Kyle, I am so sorry. I'm sending you an email with some info you will need. 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...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Wishing the best possible outcome for Charlie. Prayers that will be one of the lucky ones and beat this evil disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I'm so sorry!! Sending out boatloads of get-better-forever-quick thoughts, and calm thoughts for you and your wife! My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 From the vet that handled my previous grey's amputation, they carry 60% of their weight on the front legs and 40% on the back. You may want to "3-leg proof" your house by making sure that slippery floors (and corners) are covered with non-skid rugs. If you have stairs, you may need to have a plan to help your grey navigate them as I found that the vets can be "too optimistic" about how quickly a dog will be able to do them. Some can do them easily but, my grey was not one of them. Good luck on the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sending prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 So sorry to hear of this diagnosis for Charlie. Best wishes for a successful outcome for Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 There IS hope. Just look at Winslow. Hang in there. It sounds like you've caught it and will get going on treatment right away. Hugs to you - it's hard enough to get this news, but to not be able to hug your boy is tough. Is it a front leg or a rear leg? It's his back left leg. I know I have read somewhere that pups do better if it's either front or back but I don't have a choice in the matter. Charlie came home with DW late this afternoon and will be brought back to the vet for 8am tomorrow. At least I get to see him once I land around midnight tonight before he goes in. Losing a rear leg is a lot easier on them from what I understand. He will be up and moving about in no time Thinking good thoughts for your Charlie Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sending hugs, good thoughts and many prayers for Charlie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Kyle, my heart is breaking for you. Many prayers for Charlie to live a long happy life. Your quick action will give him every chance. Please let us know how his surgery goes. Again any prayers from us. 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...
silverfish Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Oh no ... I am so sorry! Will you wait to hear from Dr Couto before the amputation is done? I do know that some people have had the dx reversed by him.. slim hope I know. I hope everything goes well. If Sid could talk, he'd tell you that pretty much the only thing he misses about having his right back leg is being able to scratch his chin on that side - but his human servants will do that for him, and if they're not available, the carpet will do! I second the 'leg-proof' the house. Sid does need his non-slip mats everywhere. And make sure he has plenty of room to turn around in the rooms and hallways because tripods don't do the 'walking backwards' thing - at least Sid doesn't! Good luck. We're all rooting for Charlie! The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I am so very Sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife and Charlie... 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...
Guest Gingergrey Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Sending good thoughts and prayers to Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Oh no Tons of hugs and prayers for Charlie :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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I'm sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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