GreytNut Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Tiny has been limping off and on for a few days. I had a bad feeling about it. It was the same leg that Argus had osteo in, and although he could easily have slipped on ice or banged it on something, I just had that sinking feeling that something was really wrong. And there it was. That nasty black shadow on the x-ray, and little jagged calcifications protruding from the bone. Aside from a minor limp and a bit of swelling, he really doesn't seem to be in much discomfort. He's still playing, eating everything that he can get in his mouth and roaching on the couch. So we're starting off with Rimadyl for the swelling, and when that doesn't do the trick we'll add in the heavier stuff, probably Tramadol and Gabapentin. The vet felt that amputation/chemo wouldn't buy him much if any time and recommended managing his pain and spoiling him absolutely rotten. So that's what we'll do. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh no, that really sucks. YOu're both in my thoughts 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 PhillyPups Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh crap - I am so sorry to read this. you have a long time with Tiny and to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh no! I am so sorry. Cherish what time you have. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. Spoil him a little bit extra for all of us. : 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...
mychip1 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so sorry.... 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...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey8greys Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am so sorry to hear this, Love him, hug him and spoil him. This darn cancer Hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am so sorry. I hope Tiny has a lot of time left for you to enjoy. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Damnit.....I hope Tiny has more good days than bad and you get to make lots of special memories together, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh no Kristen, I'm so sorry :hope Quote 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...
greytluck Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. Spoil him rotten. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm sorry. My ex-foster Duke had osteo in the same area. My Sparks is on his rear leg/knee. It sucks! 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...
joejoesmom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am so sorry. This is just such devastating news. I opted for amputation for my Joe and he is doing well 6 months post amp. The latest chest x-rays shows that his lungs are still clear. You might want to get a free second opinion from OSU. They can also fill you in on life expectancies with various treatments. They have made some significant progress in treating osteo but it is still pretty bleak. Here is info on how to contact them: Here is info on how to contact Dr. Couto and his team: The email or phone consult is free, but you must submit your request via the internet. Go to the Ohio State University Greyhound Health and Wellness Program website: https://greyhound.osu.edu/index.cfm Click on Consultation Service and then cursor down to find the link to the consultation form. Someone from the team will respond. Please note that your vet can reach the team by calling Stephanie Yochem at (614) 292-0950. The OSU GHWP will provide certain chemo drugs for free but you will need to pay to have them administered. Please be aware that not all chemo drugs are available. Additional information about the program: Greyhound Health and Wellness Program The 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: https://greyhound.osu.edu/index.cfm (registration and fee now required to get full access to this site) Drs. Marin and Zaldivar typically respond to greyhound owners. They 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”. 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 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...
Batmom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 If you can, will you take some pictures of your handsome boy and share with us? Sending lots of hugs for both of you. 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...
BootsyCollins Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so so sorry to hear this. My Argos had it in his shoulder as well. The amp would have been so invasive, we just couldn't bring ourselves to do it. s for you all. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am so sad to read this news. I hope Tiny has lots of good days to spend with you. Take photos, make memories, make every day count. I do hate cancer. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh, I'm so sorry. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My heart just sinks every time I see that word. And it's been so often lately. Wishing you strength during this sad time, and sending prayers to you and Tiny for many more precious days together. 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...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 enjoy the up coming days that you are blessed with. Osteo sucks, bottom line! I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thinking about you and Tiny. Sending hugs and prayers. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm so sorry. I remember well your journey with Tiny. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So sorry for Tiny, so sorry for you 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...
Remolacha Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am so sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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