krissn333 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hope Charlie is feeling better soon...but glad that everything else checks out well! I know what you mean about being sad when "we" lose a pup here. I just posted in Twiggy's thread about how I personally feel the sadness and sense of loss when the time comes for one of the osteo thread hounds, and feel the joy when they're doing well. I relive losing Sutra every time I post about what we did to treat his osteo October 12th is coming fast...I can't believe I've been without him for almost a year...it's still so hard and I'd give anything to have him here rubbing his snoot all over me and pestering me to go to bed so he could hop up there with me and hog the entire king size bed... 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...
joejoesmom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane So glad to hear it. Loving the good news this week! 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 roselle Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane You rock JoeJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome news!!!!! GO JOE! 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...
tbhounds Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane ATTA BOY!!!! So, happy for you both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Jane I'm so glad that Joey's doing well. You needed that after Twistie. So congrats on the great news. And how are you doing? Is Shelby missing her sister? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Way to go Joe!!! Keep it going buddy. 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 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What lovely news, Jane! I'm delighted for you and Joejoe. 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...
BauersMom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sigh. Berkeley had a freak out at the vet today. He was just in for his bloodwork and we set it up so that it was a drop-in tech appt - in, blood draw, out. But I couldn't even get him INTO the vet's office. A tech had to come out and help me, and he was an absolute mess. He wouldn't even take the McD's treat I got him after. I talked to the vet and he's going to have the tech do it outside - no more bringing him in. I think that will help, but I am still wondering if we should be doing something else in addition. So...Has anyone used a thundershirt/anxiety wrap on a tripod? Is there any difficulty fitting it properly? 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 azlorenz Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Joe's lung x-ray is CLEAR!!!!!!! He has made it to one year and 2 weeks post amp. He remains his incredibly lazy but goofy self. He will remain on the Palladia metronomic protocol for the rest of his life. I am thankful to live so close to Dr. Couto and OSU. I am so thankful that my Joey is still doing well. And I am also thankful for all my greytalk friends. Thank you all! Jane Ditto! Go Joe Go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I talked to the vet and he's going to have the tech do it outside - no more bringing him in. I think that will help, but I am still wondering if we should be doing something else in addition. Has Berkeley always been anxious going to the vet, or is this just since his stay after the amputation? I'd suggest a desensitization program by doing 'fun visits' to the clinic where he doesn't have anything bad done to him. The goal is to try to help him develop a good association with the vet's office, instead of it always being a place where he goes and has a bad experience. Take him there, give him treats, and leave. In the beginning, you may just be working in the car, and in the parking lot, without even trying to enter the building. Here's an article that describes a protocol in more detail. Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Always been anxious - but now it's worse since the amp. We have been working to desensitize him to the car trip - since I feel like that's really where the anxiety starts (and it seems like once he gets upset, he's a mess until he's back home... then he's almost immediately fine). So we've started taking him to "fun" places, giving him kongs and treats in the car, going for a ride around the neighborhood etc. We've only been marginally successful - and we had to stop for two weeks while he was healing up from the amp. I'll take a look at the article, thanks. 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 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Honestly, with that level of fear, you may want to talk to your vet about Xanax or Valium. You would give it about 45 minutes before getting in the car so it could take effect. But I would try the anxiety wrap first, or you could try something like Melatonin, I just suspect it won't be strong enough. Having said all of that, if the wrap doesn't work, I'm not sure if the drugs are okay with the things you'll be doing so you'd really need to talk to your vet. 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...
BauersMom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thundershirt is ordered. I have xanax and elavil in the house, if the vet feels meds are our next step. He had another freak out today - we were doing one of our "mini fun trips out" in the car, just down the road to the ice cream shop. Wouldn't get out of the car and I didn't press it... but when folks came by the car to say hi, he got really wigged out. He's always been a shy dog, but this was over the top for him. He was very happy to get the ice cream, and on the trip back he seemed fine... and he's a very happy camper at the house. But it seems like his vet anxiety is turning into an 'anywhere away from home' anxiety. 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...
Batmom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 What meds is he on? Some (such as tramadol) can give a dog the creepies. 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...
BauersMom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Nothing at this point - he is off all pain meds (and doing great physically speaking). 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...
TwiggysMom Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone, we're here - . Good to see everyone, but I'd rather the circumstances were different. Thank you so much for all the support advice and information over in our other thread. It is great to see so many pups doing so well recently! (Though I hope Berkley can get some relief from his anxiety!) I'll be back soon... Edited August 13, 2011 by TwiggysMom Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi everyone, we're here - . 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Wendy, sorry that you are joining this thread. We are all here for you and Twiggy and the big thing I think you need to do above everything is, stay positive. You are acting quickly and that is a good thing when choosing the amp & chemo route. The dx while devastating is NOT the end all and there are many pups who have lived happy, active lives for a long time after. Consider this is a battle and you will win the battle, go in hard, keep as positive as you can. The war is a long one and don't worry about that, just keep winning the battles. 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 roselle Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi everyone, we're here - . Good to see everyone, but I'd rather the circumstances were different. Thank you so much for all the support advice and information over in our other thread. It is great to see so many pups doing so well recently! (Though I hope Berkley can get some relief from his anxiety!) I'll be back soon... Wendy, big hug to twiggy and Kyle is right stay positive and focus on winning each battle. Roselle and angel Grace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Everyone here knows whatou're going through and how you're feeling. It's hard and it really really eally sucks! But the truly amazing thing I've learned through the last seven months is what wonderful, adaptable creatures our greyhounds are. Twiggy will be able to get through this with your help. We're thinking of you. 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...
greysmom Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Bumping for updates! And because we slipped to page 2. Hope that means everyone's doing OK! 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...
joejoesmom Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wendy and Twiggy are at OSU. I believe that Twiggy is scheduled for amputation at OSU on Tuesday (seeing as it is now 1:30 am, I guess that is today). Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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