Guest Paige12 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Keeping Patton in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Its bad. Very bad. His x-rays show the tell-tale signs of cancer. The same cancer we lost Sherman to, only 6 weeks ago. He is running a blood test for Valley Fever, but he is 90% convinced its cancer. We are devastated. We only lost Sherman 6 weeks ago. I cannot handle losing Patton. He is not doing well, at all. He will not get up, period. His leg hurts him too much to walk. I am going to try to get him to eat and drink- I'll take it to his bed. Its horrible. He won't use his leg. He's on 100mg tramadol 2x per day. Once the VF test comes back, it its negative, we will have to let Patton go immediately. I cannot allow him to suffer any longer. I don't understand. WHY? What did we do? Seriously. Sherman was 9 1/2, and Patton is 8 1/2, and I may loose BOTH to bone cancer within 2 months? What did I do? Could something have triggered this? And, we have Travel, our new little girl, who is painfully shy. She LOVES Patton, and we adopted her, because we knew she needed a companion dog, and thought Patton would be a great big brother for her. Now, only after 3 weeks, she may lose him. I have no idea how to handle that. We will adopt again, but damn, its not good, and I cannot handle this. At all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Aw, jeez. Sending hugs. Lots of hugs. 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...
Guest K9Cookies Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 So sorry to hear the bad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Oh I'm so sorry you received such devastating news! I'm keeping you all in my prayers. 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...
MandysMom Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm so sorry. Sending prayers for Patton. 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 azlorenz Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Not fair, not fair at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you, Patton, and Travel. And no, you are absolutely not responsible for OS. 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...
teri_d Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Its bad. Very bad. His x-rays show the tell-tale signs of cancer. The same cancer we lost Sherman to, only 6 weeks ago. He is running a blood test for Valley Fever, but he is 90% convinced its cancer. We are devastated. We only lost Sherman 6 weeks ago. I cannot handle losing Patton. He is not doing well, at all. He will not get up, period. His leg hurts him too much to walk. I am going to try to get him to eat and drink- I'll take it to his bed. Its horrible. He won't use his leg. He's on 100mg tramadol 2x per day. Once the VF test comes back, it its negative, we will have to let Patton go immediately. I cannot allow him to suffer any longer. I don't understand. WHY? What did we do? Seriously. Sherman was 9 1/2, and Patton is 8 1/2, and I may loose BOTH to bone cancer within 2 months? What did I do? Could something have triggered this? And, we have Travel, our new little girl, who is painfully shy. She LOVES Patton, and we adopted her, because we knew she needed a companion dog, and thought Patton would be a great big brother for her. Now, only after 3 weeks, she may lose him. I have no idea how to handle that. We will adopt again, but damn, its not good, and I cannot handle this. At all. oh i am SO sorry - i just can't imagine your heartbreak. rivie eats chicken breasts cooked in ck boullion and then processed in the food processer with a hair of evo mixed in -- maybe that would entice patton to eat a good meal??? 2 tramadol a day is not much for pain control -- rivie takes 2 a day, but we have instructions that she can have as many as she needs in between. she also gets gabapentin am & pm. please know you are in our thoughts and prayers - hugs and scritches - teri ps -- we are NOT in any way responsible for the os!! but i DO believe in miracles and things happening for a reason -- i think you are sherman and patton's MIRACLE to show them a loving home and loving care during their illness!!! Edited August 17, 2010 by teri_d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I know your pain. I lost two in 2 months as well. Have you given amputation a thought? I did it to my 12 yr old girl. She did TERRIFIC. She got a good 6 months of quality life. Happy, bouncy, still chased deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 2 tramadol a day is not much for pain control -- rivie takes 2 a day, but we have instructions that she can have as many as she needs in between. I agree, our vet said we could give one every 8 hours (3 daily) if needed. Please ask your vet to re-visit this for Patton's sake. What you are going though tough. Our thoughts are with you, Patton and Travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Oh...I am so sorry for you. No words can say enough. 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...
Guest Smiley Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending you both many hugs and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Paige12 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Just adding in what everyone else is saying. So sorry for you and your boy. I also would bump up the tramadol. Cha-Cha took 100 mg 3 times a day. And I know you know about it, but, what about Acepromazine for the pain? Just a thought. We are not responsible for cancer. The miracle was that they had you to love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear about this devastating news. Hang in there. Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 This is so very unfair for you and Patton. I am sorry. 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...
Newgreymom Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm so sorry for the bad news.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest MyBoys Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 No words can express what you must be feeling, I am truly sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Oh my, I am so very sorry for this dx for Patton. Gentle scritches for him and hugs for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I am so sorry, I can't imagine what you're going through. With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 YOU did nothing. OS sucks and there is nothing YOU could have done. I am so very sorry and was hoping for better news. I can only imagine your devastation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Shiloh Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 All I can send is prayers and healing energy .. I am so terribly sorry. I think about what I would do ... and try not to think about it too much. Praying for Patton and you and your new little girl. My heart aches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Oh $#i+. I am so, so sorry. We've had 5 osteo pups this year, and I know how it feels when it seems like you just cannot do it again. I also know you'll do what you need to do for Patton. It just sucks. Definitely bump up the Tramadol. I'd double it, in fact, if he can handle it without side-effects (anxiety, etc). You can add Deramaxx too. (FWIW, it's a very personal decision, but if you want to talk about amputation, I'm happy to answer any Qs you might have.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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