Guest Samantha Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 My friends 8 yr old brindle boy Flash has been diagnosed with osteo. I saw him afew weeks ago and he had a swelling on his right wrist, which we thought maybe he had hurt during play time with 2 other boisterous dogs he lives with, unfortunately after numerous visits to the vet he was diagnosed with osteo and yesterday had his leg amputated. She was told it was a very aggresive for of osteo and to expect no more than 4 months with him . Lets hope Flash has a speedy recovery and spends his last few months happy and loved. This is Flash with Maddison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy_3131 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Quote Katy....Mom to Retired Racers Hinder, John Carter, Hobsen, and Kodama, Galgo Espanol Gichin, and the Village Idiot...Teko Missing terribly my fawn dog with the pretty ears Chance (Ale Seeyoulater) 6/21/05-6/23/15 Gotcha day 4/6/08 and my fuzzy baby boy Snacker (Tyville Snacker) 7/4/04-10/23/15, and all three of my IG babies, Isen, Tien, and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Olivia0208 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 So very sorry to hear this news Prayers to the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Many prayers for flash and his family..... 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...
MandysMom Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'm so sorry. I'll be sending prayers for Flash, 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...
RobinM Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I am so sorry. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Prayers for Flash & his family Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 My friends 8 yr old brindle boy Flash has been diagnosed with osteo. I saw him afew weeks ago and he had a swelling on his right wrist, which we thought maybe he had hurt during play time with 2 other boisterous dogs he lives with, unfortunately after numerous visits to the vet he was diagnosed with osteo and yesterday had his leg amputated. She was told it was a very aggresive for of osteo and to expect no more than 4 months with him . Lets hope Flash has a speedy recovery and spends his last few months happy and loved. This is Flash with Maddison Flash is a very handsome boy. Please let your friend know that OSU can provide some chemo medications at no charge. Even with aggressive forms, they average more than 4 months with the appropriate chemotherapy. Actually, I am told that chemo works better on the aggressive forms so the life expectancy is similar with chemo (independent of the type of osteo). Of course this is all assuming that there are no radiographically visible lung metastases. I attach my standard info on contacting OSU below. Good luck to Flash, Jane Here is info on how to contact Dr. Couto and his team. The email or phone consult is free, however a few people have been told they must sign up for the website ($50) and submit the request that way. Dr. Couto tells me that this is not true. However, if you are a member of their website, please submit your request that way because it will automate things and make record keeping for them easier. Certain chemo drugs are free; you would need to pay to have them administered. Greyhound Health and Wellness Program Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 601 Vernon Tharp Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Phone: (614) 247-6757 or (614) 247-8490 Email: greyosu@osu.edu Website: http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/GHWP.htm (registration and fee now required to get full access to this site) This email goes to the team. If Dr. Couto is traveling, you may get a quicker answer from one of his team members. Drs. Marin and Zaldivar typically respond to greyhound owners. The consult is free but if you can afford to support the program please do so. You can sign up for full access to the website ($99 per calendar year) or donate through the giving page on the website. If you decide to donate, you can double your money by giving through the Greyhound Project. They will match the funds that you donate. Just go to this website and scroll down to the appropriate donation button: http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/donate.shtml. The Team: Dr. Couto, Department Head, Greyhound Medicine, Oncology and Hematology Dr. Lili Marin, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. Sara Zaldivar, Greyhound Health and Oncology Dr. William Kisselberth, Oncology Dr. Cheryl London, Oncology Dr. Cristina Iazbik, Blood Bank Director and Hematologist Dr. Bridget Urie, Oncology Resident Dr. Matt Sherger, Oncology Resident Dr. Joelle Fenger, Oncology Resident Dr. Roberta Portela, Oncology Resident Dawn Hudson, Vet Tech Ashley DeFelice, Vet Tech Stacey Gallant, Vet Tech Drs Marin and Zaldivar are originally from Spanish speaking countries. If you have trouble understanding them over the phone, you might ask for one of the other vets or vet techs to “translate”. Dr. Couto's direct email is: couto.1@osu.edu His phone number is also 614-247-6757. If he is in town, he typically returns emails in the early hours of the morning. You should know that (in my humble opinion) they need more staff. Unfortunately finances do not permit it at this time. They do 20 to 30 greyhound consults a day along with all of their "in canine" patients. Depending on their workload there may be a wait for the consultation. If you are contacting them on an emergency basis, please let them know. If you want to make an appointment to be seen in person/canine, you can call the main number to set up a date/time. The main number for the veterinary hospital is 614-292-3551. If you decide to visit OSU please contact me. I may be able to put you up in a local home, provide moral support, or just help with logistics: Finewhipador-drool@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Sorry to read this please tell you friend we are so sorry her Flash has osteo & give her a Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 after just going through this with my beloved rivie some advice for you as a friend -- PLEASE call her often - every day if possible. let her know you "get it" and want to hear about what she is feeling. take a treat or 2 to flash or a bottle of wine to her people -- or anything -- just show them that you care and are there for them. if not for my friends on the osteo thread of gt i don't know what i would have done.....even my "doggie loving friends" didn't get it. so be there for your friends and for flash. you might also direct them to the 40-odd page osteo thread on here -- it is full of GREAT information and support!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 That's sweet. Little cards, emails help too. If she doesn't want to do anything but stay home, let her. When Gogh had it, all I wanted to do was stay there with him. Osteo is so mean. I'm so sorry...please extend our thoughts & prayers to your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I am so sorry to read this. All the best for Flash and your friend. Quote 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...
carronstar Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Very sorry to hear this news. Many good thoughts and prayers for Flash and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Sending many prayers for Flash & his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. There are so many Greys diagnosed with osteo, and it is heartbreaking. Hopefully, Flash will have longer than 4 months if his lungs are clear, and the amputation has been done. I would also suggest artemisinin. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm so very sorry that another beloved grey is afflicted with this horrible disease. Hugs to your friend and her beautiful boy Flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of Flash's diagnosis. We have a Flash over here on this side of the pond who also has this horrid disease. Is your friend considering Chemo? It may extend his life considerably past 4 months. I am not sure the protocol's over there as they do things differently sometimes but if she is amputating as you state, it is something she should explore. Obviously there are no guarantees but if she has questions, I'll answer any about our experience. 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...
duncan41 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I am so sorry. Prayers for Flash and all who love him. :hope 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...
Guest bigorangedog Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 So sorry to hear this. Feel free to contact me with any recovery Qs, as I have been through this twice recently. Check the link in my signature for a blog entry you may find helpful. Many, many good wishes for Flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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