Guest LittleGreys Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have a voice mail/email in to Dr Marin, but I need to know if the OSU Greyhound wellness program will treat an AKC Greyhound with osteo. I fortunately have not had to deal with this before, I have had my Greys to OSU for other issues, but not osteo. What fees are involved for osteo treatment at OSU, I believe I had read they do chemo at no charge? What about amputation?? Any answers I can get while waiting for a response would be VERY much appreciated!! Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 We received help from OSU for lymphoma treatments, not osteo. But, I do believe I remember them saying that Bonnie was eligible for free chemo because she was a retired racer. I am sure they will consult with you and do everything else. Not sure if the chemo will be at no charge though. Sorry you're going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm sure they will do the consult through the online consultation form. However, they specifically state that the free chemo is for racing greyhounds (I'm not sure if that would cover untattooed NGA hounds). I do not believe that they will provide the drug for free for an AKC hound (if anyone knows better, please correct me). The free chemo is just the drug - all related bloodwork, administration, follow-up, etc. is not free. If you are local, you of course can have it done there, otherwise they will overnight it to your oncologist. I brought Twiggy (NGA grey) to OSU for her amputation, and the total costs including ultrasound guided needle biopsy, x-rays, surgery, 5 days hospital stay, all her meds, anesthesia, etc. etc. was approx $3,800. I was shocked at how little the final bill was. (I've had a ton of other expenses related to this, but the OSU/amputation-specific costs were much less than I expected). I'm sorry you are going through this, too. It will get easier, though. If you have any other questions about what to expect, feel free to PM me or post them here. Quote 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...
Guest LittleGreys Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for the info so far. I should have added, this is not my dog, I am a vet tech and a client just brought this dog in. It was out of the blue, she just started limping, but I knew as soon as I saw her, and radiographs confirmed it. She is a gorgeous white girl, only 6 years old and an absolute doll. Her owner of course is absolutely devastated, she did not know about OSU, so I am trying to help her out as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for helping this little white girlie. I hope OSU can help her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Retired racing hounds are eligible for the free chemo; OSU is like any other business, they'll treat any dog. The special services are only available to retired racers I believe. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleGreys Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I know OSU will treat any dog, I just needed to know if they would include AKC dogs in the free chemo, cost is an issue for this owner. I did just speak with Dr Marin and she said AKC Greyhounds ARE included, so if anyone needs that for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 When my Dima had OS, I went to OSU for the amp, but they mailed the chemo to my local vets. They did the chemo (the instructions were very precise) for a lot less $$ than any of the bigger clinics that deal with oncology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 That is awesome that they are including AKC greys. I am sorry your client and her hound are facing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Could you keep us posted on this girl?? I have never heard of an AKC GH with OS. Fingers crossed it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Good to know that AKC hounds are included, too. I will tuck that info away in case it ever is handy. I should elaborate on the costs. There were also original x-rays at my vets office, and I haven't included the chemotherapy related costs. (Even with the free chemo, it is about $500 per treatment, plus follow-up CBC a week later each time). Then, there are periodic x-rays, etc. So, overall, the costs usually wind up around $8-10,000 for treatment (and can go higher, depending on what additional supportive measures you take). Quote 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...
Guest LittleGreys Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Could you keep us posted on this girl?? I have never heard of an AKC GH with OS. Fingers crossed it's not. Sure, I will try to update. We know for sure that it IS osteo, very sad. Right now it is looking like the owner will amputate, she is still so devastated that it is hard for her to think. I think cost will prohibit her from going to OSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Could you keep us posted on this girl?? I have never heard of an AKC GH with OS. Fingers crossed it's not. Over the past few years there have been 2+ others noted just on GT. Hoping this pupper doesn't have osteo at all. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 My vet charged $50 for administering the chemo. Xrays were taken every three months. The CBC was done in house and wasn't expensive. So post amp treatment costs depends heavily on how expensive your vet is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Could you keep us posted on this girl?? I have never heard of an AKC GH with OS. Fingers crossed it's not. Sure, I will try to update. We know for sure that it IS osteo, very sad. Right now it is looking like the owner will amputate, she is still so devastated that it is hard for her to think. I think cost will prohibit her from going to OSU. If she's online, make sure you send her over here... LOTS of great info on post-amp care!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 My cat is getting chemo for lymphoma right now and the costs will vary greatly. The actual drugs are expensive, in my case about 50% of the bill (about $250/treatment) for each treatment is drugs. My regular vet is doing it, I would have had to travel 2+ hrs each way to have a specialist do it and that wasn't an option with my kitty. I guess what I'm getting at is encourage your client to check out her options, they may be more affordable than she thinks, especially if she can get the chemo drugs free from OSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I know OSU will treat any dog, I just needed to know if they would include AKC dogs in the free chemo, cost is an issue for this owner. I did just speak with Dr Marin and she said AKC Greyhounds ARE included, so if anyone needs that for future reference. Thanks! I just checked back in this thread to see if anyone knew for sure. Great to know. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesmom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Could you keep us posted on this girl?? I have never heard of an AKC GH with OS. Fingers crossed it's not. Sure, I will try to update. We know for sure that it IS osteo, very sad. Right now it is looking like the owner will amputate, she is still so devastated that it is hard for her to think. I think cost will prohibit her from going to OSU. If she's online, make sure you send her over here... LOTS of great info on post-amp care!! I second this. Also, if it makes a difference, local greyhound owners can put her and her hound up in Columbus while she visits OSU. So there wouldn't be any hotel charges. OSU charged me about $100 -$130 for each chemo visit (includes bloodwork, chemo administration, exam and of course the free chemo drugs). Let me know if she is coming to OSU and I will help with arrangements. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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