GeorgeofNE Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Oh dear, how stressful! Don't feel badly about the time/money. I'd be in the same boat. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I finally got a good pic, but naturally, it's on my phone. Is there a way to get it here from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I finally got a good pic, but naturally, it's on my phone. Is there a way to get it here from there? You should be able to e-mail the pic to yourself via your phone. 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...
Guest formercatlady Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Ooh..I think I just figured it out. Boo..no..it says it's too big to upload I can email it or post to FB, but not sure how to get it to GT? Forgive my obvious technological ignorance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Waiting, waiting, waiting...GAH! I can't imagine how busy Dr Couto is, but does anyone know how long it usually takes to get a response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Waiting, waiting, waiting...GAH! I can't imagine how busy Dr Couto is, but does anyone know how long it usually takes to get a response? You could give them a ring-- at least to make sure they received the films. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Yes, please give them a call if you can. 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...
Guest formercatlady Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I already did When I called, the lady who answered said Dr Couto was on vacation yesterday but she transferred me to his VM & I left a message. So trying not to freak out, but all I keep hearing about is cancer related deaths..both human and canine. God do I despise this disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I already did When I called, the lady who answered said Dr Couto was on vacation yesterday but she transferred me to his VM & I left a message. So trying not to freak out, but all I keep hearing about is cancer related deaths..both human and canine. God do I despise this disease Unfortunately, we're in a similar boat - though I just emailed our films to OSU yesterday. I'd guess you'd hear first so I should just be patient. Sucks. Sorry you're going through this too. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) Finally heard from Dr Marin just a bit ago. She said they can't see the bump in the x-ray & asked for pics which I sent rapid fire. In the meantime, this morning Eddie started biting at his right *front* foot. I have looked & pressed & felt everywhere and see nothing. He's been sleeping most of the day, but since he's been up he's now limping..favoring the same foot he was biting at I'm sick to my stomach & haven't a clue what to do now. If it is osteo..could he have a growth on one foot but be limping on another? Edited b/c my "smart" phone helped me misspell. Edited July 1, 2011 by formercatlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Chewing on feet usually indicates an allergic reaction to something--like food; or, an imbedded object--which could cause a limp. Also, if it's switching feet it probably isn't osteo. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I might not have worded that well. He wasn't really chewing, but it seemed like something was bothering him. Couldn't find a thing..and no dietary changes He wasn't limping until today either. The back foot has a growth, but he didn't limp until this afternoon and then favored the front foot. Maybe I'm hypersensitive to cancer right now, but my vet mentioned it as a possibility. IDK..but I appreciate your response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gurehaundo Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I just sent you a PM. I'm keeping Eddie in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Loca was allergic to autumn grasses and chewed on her feet. Maybe it's the same with Eddie? 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 gurehaundo Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Here is a picture of Eddie's foot (for formercatlady Kim): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Unfortunately, that is how Sherman's osteo presented - a bony growth on his wrist. He was 9. I pray this is not the case for your sweet boy. Cancer SUCKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Kim, if Dr. Couto's team isn't able to tell you much from the photos, your next step might be to do an FNA, a fine needle aspirate. It's less invasive than a biopsy and *should* be able to tell you whether it's bone cancer or not. I'm not sure I would spend a lot of money on specialist's before doing that simple procedure (should be able to get it done without anesthesia). What are the other things that your vet said it might be, and how would you diagnose or rule them out? that it's not cancer. I know it's hard, but try not to get convinced that's what it is until you have more information. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) Thanks Jen. Is the FNA something my regular vet would do? I know this is terrible, but I don't remember what else he said. Once he mentioned cancer I was so upset that I didn't hear much else ETA: Talked to the vet. He said it could be a bone cyst. As far as the FNA, he doesn't want to do it w/out anesthesia b/c the growth feels bony & he'd have to "dig around" to get a sample & he doesn't want to cause my boy any pain. Still nothing from OSU.. Edited July 5, 2011 by formercatlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shermanator Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) We did not do an FNA on Sherman, I remember when Sherman (and Patton) were diagnosed, I only heard my vet say 'osteo' and completely stopped listening, I was in a daze. I had to call them the next day to discuss pain management and what to expect, since I didn't listen in the office. You are not alone. When Patton was diagnosed 6 weeks after Sherman passed, he pesented with bone lesions. He tested for Valley Fever (common in AZ dogs, and can present with bone leisons. The test takes 3 days to get results, since it is sent out to a lab for testing. During those 3 days I was a walking disaster. It was cancer, and we had to let him go. So, I know how you feel, while waiting on OSU. When we finally got Patton's VF results, DH & I were relieved we had a concrete answer, even though the results told us osteo. We could focus on all things Patton, and manage his pain, and love on him during his final days. Unfortunately Patton was a stoic boy, and never showed us any pain until the cancer was really advanced. He was 8. F'in cancer. I don't mean to bring you down, just letting you know that I completely understand where you are at right now. Edited July 6, 2011 by Shermanator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Kelly..my heart hurts for you and everything youve been through Thanks so much for the PM. I read it & cried..but haven't been able to respond yet. Eddie has not been diagnosed..and I'm praying w/every breath I take that it's not osteo..but even having to consider this, especially so soon after my own diagnosis, is making me sick..and crazy. ETA: I didn't mean for that to sound insensitive. Cancer SUCKS regardless of the circumstances..and it's NEVER a good time for anyone Edited July 6, 2011 by formercatlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Just got an email from Dr Marin: The bump you mentioned is more likely an indicator of arthritis, we did not see any evidence of cancer in Eddie’s x-rays. HALLELUJAH!!! Gratuitous pics of my sweet boy (taken by Balance Photography @ Dewey last year) Thank you ALL for your kinds words & support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Great news! 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...
Guest gurehaundo Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yay!!!!!!!! I am beyond relieved! Unfortunately, arthritis still sucks. Maybe Eddie should wear the crown for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yay!!!!!!!! I am beyond relieved! Unfortunately, arthritis still sucks. Maybe Eddie should wear the crown for a day. ME TOO! Good question..but I forgot to ask I was just so relieved. He & Abby are already on a daily joint supplement, but I'll follow up. Thanks for pointing that out! And . Eddie was NOT as willing a model as Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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