Guest juliagulia630 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 My heart is breaking for you Roselle. It is such a terrible disease. James had the same big breath. It was as if the weight of carrying this disease and trying to rally to stay with us forever was lifted. She is running, pain free, with all four legs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm so sorry Roselle I know exactly how you feel, unfortunately Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roselle Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Roselle, I know how you feel. The hardest part for me for a really long time was my drive home from work because I knew Neyla wouldn't be greeting me at the top of the steps barking with excitement to see me, before she'd take off to do sprints up and down the condo. I remember your posts, and you had a hard time coming home. We all have empathy but you never know what will sting the most when it's your turn to go through it. I found out we all have a turn. CANCER SUCKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ah, James and Grace.....I missed these sad passings while I was at Grapehounds. It's so hard to know that 2 more of our precious Greys have been lost to the monster. Julia and Roselle, I am so sorry. You were wonderful, caring Moms who knew your Greys so well, and loved them enough to let them go when they told you it was time. My heart is breaking for you. The family walks were the hardest for me. Winnie and I would always be ahead of Doug and the other dogs, my strong and stubborn Queen pulling me down the street, always eager to be moving forward, even on 3 legs. Sending sympathy and hugs. 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...
BauersMom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ditto that - cancer SUCKS. Godspeed to both James and Grace. Berkeley's first chemo appt is tomorrow. If you could toss a few "calming" thoughts Berkeley's way, it would be appreciated. I'm worried he's going to be more nervous at the vet now with the post-amp 'incident'...and I can't go with the DH tomorrow. Princess had this funny little dance she would do when I came home - she would have her mouth wide open and it made me think of an alligator - that's how she got nickname "alligatey". I miss that dance something serious. She's been gone 4 months now. 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...
NeylasMom Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Was thinking about Berkeley, sending good thoughts his way for a smooth chemo visit tomorrow. 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...
greysmom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Go Berkeley! Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roselle Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ditto that - cancer SUCKS. Godspeed to both James and Grace. Berkeley's first chemo appt is tomorrow. If you could toss a few "calming" thoughts Berkeley's way, it would be appreciated. I'm worried he's going to be more nervous at the vet now with the post-amp 'incident'...and I can't go with the DH tomorrow. Princess had this funny little dance she would do when I came home - she would have her mouth wide open and it made me think of an alligator - that's how she got nickname "alligatey". I miss that dance something serious. She's been gone 4 months now. HUGS TO YOU BERKLEY. GRACE ALWAYS LOVED CHEMO BECAUSE OF THE ICE CREAM AFTER. I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The Berk-man did good. Nervous, but not more than "usual" (according to the DH). Staples out and the vet was thrilled with his mobility and progress. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm glad he's being the poster boy for successful amputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roselle Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The Berk-man did good. Nervous, but not more than "usual" (according to the DH). Staples out and the vet was thrilled with his mobility and progress. You go Berkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roselle Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have Grace's meds I would like to offer to send if your pup is o them ( most are). Tramadol, Medacam, prednisone. I would love to see some pup have less pain on behalf of Grace. Contact me and we can arrange it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The Berk-man did good. Nervous, but not more than "usual" (according to the DH). Staples out and the vet was thrilled with his mobility and progress. AWESOME BERKELEY!!!!!!! Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Sooo, they left a staple in. It has skin growing over it, and I barely noticed it so I'm sure that's why it was missed. What now? Do I have to drag the poor guy back to the vet? 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) Sooo, they left a staple in. It has skin growing over it, and I barely noticed it so I'm sure that's why it was missed. What now? Do I have to drag the poor guy back to the vet? I think I'd call and ask them. Sam once had skin growing over staples. He screamed bloody murder when the tech started removing the staples. (Think "GSOD" with amplification.) If they normally do something sedative-like when Berk's getting chemo, maybe staple removal should wait until that visit? (The tech called to the back for someone to bring him a staple remover. The nurse brought him, yes, an Office Depot staple remover. Wrong. He reminded her that they are, essentially, a paperless practice, with all records on the computer, so what would he be pulling paper-staples out of?) Edited August 5, 2011 by KF_in_Georgia Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Perhaps someone near you has a staple remover? If it's really embedded, could spritz a little lidocaine (Bactine would work) on first. 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...
robinw Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I still miss coming home to Phene, and it's been two months. I realize that he was gone only 1.5 weeks after he was diagnosed, but that doesn't mean it wasn't hard on me or that I didn't experience the same emotions as others here. 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...
greysmom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Robin It doesn't matter how fast or how slow - losing them is just the hardest thing ever. All our other dogs we've lost have been really quick. This is the first time we've had to contemplate losing one of them for months. Sometimes there's no other response but to cry. Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 We lost Princess 4 days after she was diagnosed with kidney disease. It was like a blink of an eye - here one day, gone the next. No situation makes it easier, that's for sure. So, I'm going to get a staple remover and see what we can do at home. If needed, he has to be in on Thursday for bloodwork and we'll deal with it then, unless it starts to totally disappear into his skin or something freaky like that. Here's the latest video, two weeks + 1 day post amp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ag8a8hGKsk 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...
krissn333 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Berk He looks awesome! Unless the staple is bothering him I'd just wait until Thursday. If you have a proper medical staple remover, go for it (I personally would do it myself but if you don't feel comfortable you should be ok to wait I would think). Robin, it doesn't matter how long you have with them after diagnosis, it hurts to lose them nonetheless. When I look back, I'm extremely thankful that we had as much time as we did. So, when it was time to say goodbye, at least I was able to say, "well kid, we had a good run," because we really did - we fought as hard as we could and did everything that was reasonable to do - no regrets. Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I've been avoiding this thread due to James and Gracy passing. It's very hard even from afar to know another pup has been taken from us by this disease. I know Roselle and Julia are hurting right now and unfortunately there is not much I can do to reduce the pain other than provide words of support. Berk, I am so very happy for you boy! You are doing fantastic, keep it up! Update on Charlie Boy, we visited the vets this morning as it appears he has a bladder infection of some kind. Yesterday he was drinking a lot and peeing constantly and even pee'ed in the house which he only did when we first got him. So last night was a long one with him wanting to out often but we had some antibiotics and it seemed to get better around midnight. Well after $1400 bill....that includes another antibiotic, pepci AC, two Palladia ($700), urine tests, blood tests and xrays all is fine, is blood work actually looked the best ever! Even better actually, the lung x-rays showed totally clear!!! So we are happy about this. Edited August 9, 2011 by Charlies_Dad 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...
greysmom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good update on Charlie! Hope he gets better soon! I hope Berkeley is doing OK after his chemo. An that all our other friends are well! Dude is also holding his own. He's happy and has a good energy level, is eating well, and getting lots of attention. We don't go back to the onco until September for bloodwork and xrays. I don't think I posted this here, but Dude is the Greyhound Gang's Loved Hound for August, courtesy of our wonderful friend Judy (4my2greys). Dude is a Loved Hound! Hugs to all! Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am so happy to hear that Charlie's X-rays were clear. Glad to hear the UTI cleared up, too. They are no fun. Lucy goes for her next chest X-ray next Friday and I am a nervous wreck already. Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest azlorenz Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Update on Charlie Boy, we visited the vets this morning as it appears he has a bladder infection of some kind. Yesterday he was drinking a lot and peeing constantly and even pee'ed in the house which he only did when we first got him. So last night was a long one with him wanting to out often but we had some antibiotics and it seemed to get better around midnight. Well after $1400 bill....that includes another antibiotic, pepci AC, two Palladia ($700), urine tests, blood tests and xrays all is fine, is blood work actually looked the best ever! Even better actually, the lung x-rays showed totally clear!!! So we are happy about this. Way to go Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 for Charlie and his clear x-rays! Hope that UTI clears right up. And for Lucy. 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...
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