Bevd Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Striker (will be 12 in Dec) came to us in January 2009 as a dog who was generally not in great health. He's done pretty well but in recent months, with one thing and another, we (and the vet) realised that he may well have a 'little something' being harboured somewhere in his brain. It was never a certainty but just from clinical signs it was suspected. Still he's plodded on (plodded being the word as this dog really does nothing other than sleep, eat and have a tickle). He's recently started to cough and become rather intollerant of exercise/excitment. So today he had a chest xray and it was clear to see that there is at least one mass in his chest (lung). There are a couple of other suspicious areas but one large one for definate. He's not going to undergo further tests simply because there is no point. He's just going to have steriods and continue with his happy life of sleeping, eating and being tickled for as long as he deems suitable. (bums) Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 hoping there is a lot more eating, sleeping, and tickling for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Hoping for lots of happy times being tickled and loved. Prayers for Striker. 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 PreciousMom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good luck with him and enjoy the time you have. He looks happy. You are doing things the way I will handle my boys as they age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you have a good stretch of time yet together. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Praying for many, many more days of plodding through life for Striker. Hugs to you guys Bev. Quote 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 Adrianne Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Please give him a tickle for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Best Wishes & lots of love to Striker. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Praying there are lots of good days ahead. Quote 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...
duncan41 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Praying for restful sleep, treats and eats befitting a king and plentiful tickles for many days to come. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you think Striker would like a little variety, please add a few ear scritches from us. And hugs to you. 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...
MandysMom Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'm praying for many days of happy tickles for Striker. Quote 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 Energy11 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Please give him a tickle from us, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Bev, give Striker a hug for me. I'm hoping for many more happy memories with him. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Oh Bev, I'm sorry. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I am so sorry. I hope his time will be pain free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 oh Bev, I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hugs to you & Marc, tickles to lovely Mr. Striker.... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 OH Bev I am so sorry. Please give him a tickle from us as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I have to say that pup sure is beautiful,,, huggs to your senior pup from us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hannah Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 hugs for the seriously stunning striker from me, if you have any of the little balls left stuff a whole load in him from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I am so sorry May Striker have many many more days ahead of sleeping, eating and being tickled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Striker couldn't be in a better home in which to sleep, eat and be tickled. That sounds like a pretty perfect old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Crap. I'm so sorry. I hope the steroids buy him some quality snoozing, eating, and tickle time. 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...
Batmom Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm sorry, Bev. Scritchies and sausages from me, too. 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...
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