Guest snakes Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 We let FedX go today. Thank you for all your support through the past 1yr9months! FedX was an inspiration to me and he fought to the very end. I'll check in form time to time but please don't hesitate to have anyone PM me that comes on this thread looking for info on palliative care information. If anyone would like the little bit of gabapentin (~30 100mg capsules) or some Holley pharm. artemisinin (i got it from NeylasMom) please don't hesitate to PM me and i'll send it right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Oh I'm so sorry He was such a fighter and a source of inspiration for all of us... Quote 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I hold my breath every time I open this thread for fear of news such as this. I'm so sorry for your loss. FedX was indeed an inspiration as were you in the choices you made for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Godspeed, FedX. You gave it an amazing fight. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm so sorry, Carol. So sorry. 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...
krissn333 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Pinky is off Piroxicam...it was causing her wrist to puff up with fluid. Off of it she's fine I'm out of town for work, so my mom is at my house with my pups. It's so hard to be away from them! Quote 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...
MachosMom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 As I said in remembrance- i was in disbelief. Not FedEx! He was my inspiration ! Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. Just a couple days ago, I was telling someone about him. FedX was a true hero in the war against osteo. He was and will continue to be a tremendous inspiration to others fighting this disease. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Indeed, FedX was a true hero to all of us and it is truly sad to know he is gone. I am sorry Carol. 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 snakes Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Thank you everyone for your thoughts and support, it is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Thank you everyone for your thoughts and support, it is much appreciated. I'm so very, very sorry, Carol. He really was an inspiration. Sending you more hugs. Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolady Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 FedX is missed by many. Were so sorry for your loss. Quote Alice (missing 12/7/05), Wonder and Ben And our beloved Bridge Kids... Inky, Maui, Murphy, Ragamuffin, Della and Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Need help ASAP guys...this morning, Pinky has runny eyes and the stuff is greenish yellow. I just noticed that her legs and feet are really puffy...all three of them. We stopped her Piroxicam on Monday because one of her wrists was swollen...she's still been getting her cytoxan though. Thoughts? Experience??? I'm going to take her temp here in a minute. Quote 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...
krissn333 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Crap. 104.3. Going to the ER. Quote 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Oh no! My thoughts are with you and Pinky. Please check back when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 They aren't quite sure what is causing the swelling and the fever, it could be multiple things. She has some protein in her urine and the doctor said that sometimes they'll get that edema in the legs from that, it could be neoplastic something or other where the cells in the body just start not cooperating, it could be that she does have an infection, even though her white count is normal. She said in dogs who are immune-compromised, the body may be TRYING to make more white cells but can't because of her cytoxan treatment. So, we have Clavamox, prednisone, and tramadol. Additionally, they took chest X-rays and found two good sized tumors. She says they don't look like mets though...they look more like primary lung tumors. She said guessing by the size of them, they've been there for a while. Pinky hasn't had any breathing issues or any coughing at all, which surprises me. I'm not very good at reading X-rays of internal things, I'm much better with bones, but anyway, here are her X-rays...since she's not having any issues related to the lungs right now, I'm not really sure how I feel about those, or if anything can really be done with them, but, my primary concern is getting her feeling better right now so that's what I'm choosing to focus on. Quote 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 oh no :( sending many, MANY prayers is something easily fixed! your poor baby :( :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Ok, so, I lied. I can't stop thinking about those tumors and what they're going to mean for the future, and how to know when it will be time to say goodbye...I sincerely hope that's not even something I have to think about for along while yet, but there's part of me feeling VERY afraid right now. Quote 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Ok, so, I lied. I can't stop thinking about those tumors and what they're going to mean for the future, and how to know when it will be time to say goodbye...I sincerely hope that's not even something I have to think about for along while yet, but there's part of me feeling VERY afraid right now. try not to think of it like that. They've probably been there for a long time and may not affect her for an even longer time. And think of it as any day you get with her is one more special day and it's a gift. That's how I kept my worst fears at bay as best I could. I didn't want Nube to feel my pain or fear either, he would pick up on it. sending you more and more hugs. I just HATE this monster :( Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Ugh-looking at the rads I do think the masses could be of concern because there are multiple ones. What dosage of pred did they start her on? Just wondering because if she already has a compromised immune system and a higher dose pred will drop her immune system further. I would definetly run all of this past OSU (send the images too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 She's started at 10mg every 12 hours, in 5 days we'll taper to every 24 hours, and so on. I am of course concerned about the masses, but, what I meant was there's nothing I can do about those today, if even at all. I just want to get her feeling okay for the rest of the weekend. I have a feeling there really isn't anything we can do about the masses anyway, unfortunately other than hope that they don't start to compromise her quality of life too soon. Quote 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...
tbhounds Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) 10mgs is a rather low dose--to suppress the immune system it would be a much higher dose. Hopefully, she will start to feel better throughout the weekend. There are things you can potentially do about the masses/mets----palladia is one. Definetly contact Couto and team. I would send the consult out now so, they will see it first thing Monday morning. Hope your baby will start to feel better quickly. Maybe you will find this helpful? https://ckm.osu.edu/sitetool/sites/greyhoundpublic/documents/About/Newsletters/ghwpNewsletterWinter2008.pdf Edited to add-hypertrophic osteopathy is mentioned :-( Edited October 14, 2012 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 No advice here- just sending you a ton of positive vibes, prayers, good energy, hugs.......you name it. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Sending tons of positive thoughts for you and Pinky, Kristin. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Kristin, good thoughts for Pinky and you. I second trying Palladia if you're up to it to try and fight those lung tumours. I really hate you're both going through this as Pinky is such a special girl. 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...
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