Wonder Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Last week Sparks hurt his back (prob an old injury maybe from racing days). He couldn't walk and because I didn't know what was wrong, I thought I was sending him to the bridge. When they did the back x-ray, they saw a mass My vet was out of town and called me Monday after he looked at the x-ray. He was 99% sure it was a tumor on his spleen. I honestly didn't hear anything else after that as all I could remember was Mo's Bailey and the outcome. I did some research and realized this wasn't good. Also PM'd Mo, Burpdog and Batmom for input. I kept going back and forth between just doing surgery, getting an ultrasound to see how bad it was or just putting him down (again, still had Bailey on my mind). Last night, I was pretty sure I was letting him go. He'd had big D for a week and nothing was helping. He also didn't want to eat much at all. I made him a "last supper" which he hardly ate. Then I gave him a bunch of treats which he didn't turn down. Because of his back, he hasn't been allowed on his beloved couch for the last week. Last night, I let him up on the couch. His huge sigh of happiness made me cry (crap, i'd been crying non-stop since my vet called). I took a ton of pictures and kissed him a million times. We'd already been sleeping in the living room for the last week so that I could block him off from the other pups. I've been keeping the light on and sleeping with my glasses on so that any move he made, I'd see him right away. I hardly slept last night. I kept thinking that I needed to be touching him and kissing him so that I'd never forget what kissing his nose felt like or how soft his fur is. 7am came way too soon. We had to leave by 8am. I took him on a final walkie. He was so happy to sniff everything and pee on the shrubs. I lifted him into my car and he laid right now. He loves car rides. Once we got to the vet, I told them that I can't put him through anything else and had decided to let him go. They came back and asked me to reconsider. So I decided to do the ultrasound. I was in the room and watched while rubbing Sparks leg. He was very stressed out. They checked his spleen first and decided that it was super large but looked normal otherwise. All the other organ looked normal. He said that his spleen is pro 4 times the size it should be. My vet doesn't recommend surgery since it's not bothering him. They did take a sample, preliminary results are benign but they sent it to pathology to be 100%. I'll find out tomorrow afternoon. He's lost 7 lbs in a week and had had big D for almost a week Prob from the tramadol and pred. I'm stopping the tram and reducing his pred to wean him off. Added Baytril for 10 days and I'm going to give him pumpkin and yogurt. He's still on restricted activity which means no walks, no getting on the couch, no stairs (he refuses to use the ramp I put in) and no jumping, running, etc. I'm thrilled beyond words. I still tear up when I think about it and how I thought he was leaving me today. I'll post some of those pics later since I'm at work and they block FB Please keep Sparks in your thoughts. He's a fighter but still needs prayers. ================================================================ Update Thursday 10/21 Finally a firm poop I loved calling the vet with that update He still doesn't want to eat much so starting him on pepcid again Gave him 2 chicken quarters this morning and he only ate 1 Also gave him wet food with some pumpkin and yogurt- wouldn't eat any Course he gobbles up the treats when I offer them =================================================================== another update update =================================================================== update 10/29 Sparks is doing great! He will only eat 2 things: ground turkey and Natural Balance meat rolls So I'm having a sale so I can buy him as much as he wants to eat Sparks Sale Thank you for all the support! I think Sparks is getting sick of me kissing him all the time Edited October 29, 2010 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I didn't read the fine print in your title and I thought I was accidentally reading a remembrance. I'm so incredibly glad that it wasn't! Yay! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 :yay :yay Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 sending many prayers for Sparks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I am so relieved for you. Yay! for Sparks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I didn't read the fine print in your title and I thought I was accidentally reading a remembrance. I'm so incredibly glad that it wasn't! Yay! I'd started to mentally plan his remembrance thread, which sucked! Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Kari I'm so glad that Spark's vet was good. Sending lots of prayers. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers for Sparks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Kari I'm so glad that Spark's vet was good. Sending lots of prayers. My vet is the bestest. He hugged me and told me to not worry- this was before the US. Then after I gave him a HUGE hug and told him I was glad he was wrong. He told me I need to smile more (he tells me that all the time and to drink more wine ). Every time I'm at the vet (which is every few weeks) I'm always crying. Those poor front desk girls Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm so glad that Sparks is doing well right now Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sending lots and lots of prayers for Sparks. I'm so relieved that he's still with you. Get well soon sweet boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 great news!!! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydreams Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and hugs and good thoughts for you, Sparks, amd Mom. Hang in there sweety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Every time I'm at the vet (which is every few weeks) I'm always crying. Those poor front desk girls Honey, I am SO right there with you!! But I am super super happy that Sparks is okay!! Please keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That is so good to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 That is great news Kari! I'm sending Sparks a big ol kiss! Many positive thoughts coming his way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Prayers and White Light streaming to Sparks.....and you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Many prayers for Sparks......strength for you Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzen_n_Simone Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The best news I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Hang in there, Sparks, ol' man. 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...
duncan41 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Loads of kisses and scritches to Sparks! Hang in there, honey! Momma's not done lovin' on you yet! Sending prayers and hugs. 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...
Wonder Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 update post #1 Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Great update...sending more prayers. May the good news keep coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thanks for the good update! We're keeping you in our prayers. 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...
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