Guest bigorangedog Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well it turns out I was right, just wrong about the location. He has mets. Strangely enough, it's not the mets that are causing his trouble. It's his back that is trouble. But his spine still looks A-okay on the rads. We took new ones today. He's been on prednisone for 6 days now (today is day 6). The 1st 3 days we saw marked improvement. He was moving much more willingly, seemed happy, was bopping into the kitchen for treats whenever he heard me rustling around in there. Then Saturday and Sunday he slid back downhill. The best we can figure, he tweaked his herniated disc on Friday night or Saturday and it set him back. He was up quite a bit last night. So this AM I called Dr Meg and talked. Decided that I needed to know whether it was spinal mets once and for all, because if it is, then we're just torturing him. But if it's not, then we can probably make his back feel good again and keep on trucking. So we redid the rads, which were a month old, figuring that if it was bone mets, they would be showing up clearly by now. Instead we saw lung mets showing up clearly, but no bone mets. But he's breathing fine, still has a good appetite. Only outward sign of the lung mets is that his eyes are gooey. So the lungs aren't even the source of his problems. If it were just the lungs, he might could go another month or two in relatively good spirits. Thought hard about letting him go today. But we decided to let him rest very well today (aided by a touch of Ace), up his pain meds, and see what tomorrow brings. If he's showing some improvement, then we decide that he has the will to keep on going. If he is still down, then we will probably be saying goodbye quite soon. My sweet, gentle boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Oh NO! I'm so so sorry to hear this Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Oh no, I'm so sorry. 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...
Guest Smiley Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I feel like I've posted this sentiment for you way too many times lately, but I am truly sorry Jen. Please give your sweet boy a big hug and tell him how very brave he's been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am so very sorry to read this 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 ChasesMum Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 oh sweet Apollo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sending lots of prayers that your sweet boy makes a comeback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 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...
MandysMom Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm so sorry. Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeroAmber Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm so sorry, I'll keep him in my prayers. I just watched his video- he looks like a real sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hugs for your boy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sorry to hear about Apollo! He is a VERY handsome boy! Hoping he has many many more happy days with you guy! Sending him lots of love and prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I so sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm so sorry. I've been there with 2 of mine. Let me know if there is anything I can do or answer any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 So sorry Jen, his video is so nice, what a handsome boy. Hugs to all and strength to Apollo and to you. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Javasmom Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 So sorry, hugs to you and your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm so sorry. Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 oh jen, i am so so sorry -- what a wonderful boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just devastated for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 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 Paige12 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you know how sorry I am that you are losing your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirls2 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am so sorry . I just looked at Apollo's video and he's so vibrant and full of life for a boy just two months past amputation. I hope you get a little more time to love and cherish your sweet boy. Hugs and cold wet nose nuzzles from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 So sad. I am very sorry to read your news. Make each day special, take photos and keep him close to your heart. 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...
gazehund Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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