Batmom Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Oh no oh no oh no. Praying they are wrong. And sending you some hugs 'cause you must need a million or so by now. 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...
greyhead Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What she said. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Oh, I hope they can manage this for you and Chase! And for your DD too. Jim died of CHF. He was thirteen and a half, and he'd had a little bit of a murmur for a couple of years which the specialist hadn't thought worthy of any treatment. Then he deteriorated and we went back and his disease had progressed quite rapidly and he had several problems, including calcification of his aorta and a weak valve and an enlarged atrium to go along with that. He gave him 3 - 6 months (and several meds) and he lasted four. He was old, and actually, it was a good passing - he died very peacefully in his sleep. There are worse things to pass away from. He'd had a great day, for an old guy, the day before. He'd been for his usual gentle walks, which he loved. Had a special dinner (these were quite frequent as he got old! ) and second helpings. Seemed perfectly well during the evening, but didn't last the night. I wish all my dogs could go like that. I do hope Chase can be helped and make it through this very difficult time to be with you for years to come. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I so hope they are wrong! Many 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...
Guest Paige12 Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I can't tell you how sorry I am to read those words. Why do they think Lymphoma? Hugs and prayers to you from Ohio. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We just lost our Red to lymphoma. Sending you all good thoughts and lots of hugs from our Chase-home to yours. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) thank you, yes I need a million hugs. and the mojito I just poured. ANyone wanna come over and join in?!? Chest films, ekg, echo were all done. It showed her heart was the size of a canteloupe, on echo they found infiltrative neoplastic processes hence the likelihood of lymphoma. They were going to drain the fluid and look at that to see if they could find cancer cells in the fluid. draining the fluid, and more so the catheter to do so, could 'tickle' her heart and cause her heart to go into ventricular tachycardia and she could defibrilate, so there is a small chance she might not even make it home which would devastate me, since we really didnt say goodbye this morning, nor did DD get a chance. Though that is the chance when anyone leaves the house, isnt it. and to top it off, DH split the a$$ out of his pants this morning and he feels like he is walking around in a$$less chaps. he was going to change when he brought Chase home at lunchtime but they have had her all day so he didnt. And he was too busy to even be able to dash into Old Navy or somewhere to buy a pair of jeans. I insisted on a consult with Dr Couto by phone, though its unlikely we would do chemo unless there was an easy round that could be decently tolerated to buy us some extra time... tonya, i am going to try to find your posts but if you could possibly post or pm me some details I would really appreciate it. i am devastated but I would like to know what I can kindof expect, and its nice to have a btdt shoulder to cry on... Edited July 22, 2010 by ChasesMum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 That's a bit more serious then CHF It sounds like she's tamponotic, which is fluid in the pericardial space, which is fluid between the heart muscle and the thin membrane that covers it. When the pericardial space fills with fluid it makes it harder for the heart to work. Think sort of like when you hear about someone's brain swelling in their skull...it gets bigger and bigger with nowhere to go. It's a delicate procedure to tap the fluid out because, as your vet told you, touching the beating heart can cause it to spasm (dysrhythmia). and in dogs, I've heard of this mostly in cases of either heart lymphoma or hemangiosarcoma of the heart...both cancerous. Praying for better news for you! Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm so sorry you're going through this. I have no experience with CHF.... just wanted to lots of good thoughts that there is a way to make Chase better. :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...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Quote 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...
mychip1 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We will continue to say prayers for her. 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...
duncan41 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Just catching this update. I am so sorry this is happening! Praying for Chase, you and your family. 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...
silverfish Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh no... I am sorry. If your vet isn't confident about doing this, can he refer her to a specialist in cardiology to have it done? Sending many hugs and good thoughts for Chase! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh no... I am sorry. If your vet isn't confident about doing this, can he refer her to a specialist in cardiology to have it done? Sending many hugs and good thoughts for Chase! she spent all day and $1200 at the cardiologist and internal medicine specialists today. They removed 1.225l from around her heart. And its 3;40am and she is up pacing and appears a little out of her gourd. poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh no. I know what you're going thru. While I haven't had a dog with Chase's problem, I've had very sick dogs in ICU, with me sleeping in the waiting room. (sometimes it was a happy ending, sometimes, not) Lots of and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Oh Karen, Just reading this now. How is Chase today and any further word on the diagnosis. I am so sorry that you are going through this - I know how much you all love her and if there is anything we can do - please call. Deb Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grhndad Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 CHF can be conroled with meds. I have an 11 yr old that was diagnosed with chf over a year ago. It's controled with enaparil, 7.5 mg twice a day and reglan, 15mg twice a day. She is active though she doesn't run like she did did but jogs across the yard instead of running. Some use Lasic but my girl lost all of her appetite when she was on it so the doc switched to enaparil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 the cardiologist didnt send her home on any meds. it wasnt chf but pericardial effusion (massive). I have the feeling she wouldnt have had days left if she hadnt been seen by the cardio. hopefully now she has weeks or months if we can keep things somewhat stable.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 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...
Guest greytloves Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 ditto sounds as if you guys are doing everything you can. Now it is up to Chase to fight the fight - just keep fighting it with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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