Cully Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Mr. Havok has been doing some limping for the last week or so. I had today off and took him to the vet. He did xray and found a suspicious spot on his front right ankle. Sent us home on tramadol and dermaxx. I'm going to see about getting a hold of OSU. If you guys could keep Havok in your prayers we would be thankful. Just got the email back from OSU. Dear Cully - Unfortunately, the xrays you sent show a lesion that is consistent with Osteosarcoma (OSA). You will need to make some choices for Havok. Perhaps your vet can recommend a Veterinary Oncologist in your area with whom you can work, hopefully Havok can be evaluated by early next week. You will want to take chext xrays, to look for evidence of masses in the chest, as this cancer can spread to the lungs, which alters its prognosis. If the chest xrays look normal, the best option for therapy is amputation plus chemotherapy. We can provide a chemotherapy protocol at no cost, donations accepted (Carboplatin). If surgery is an option, we recommend the use of aminocaproic acid (Amicar) to decrease the risk of post operative bleeding (Greyhounds may bleed 24-48 h after amputation). The dose that we use here is 500mg orally every 8 hours for 5 days starting the day of the surgery. This drug is available in pharmacies. If your vet has any questions, he/she can contact us. We are going in to do chest x rays on Monday morning. Then we go from there. Edited July 24, 2012 by Cully waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Absolutely! Prayers for your sweet boy. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sending tons of positive thoughts for you and Havok. I hope OSU gets back to you soon. 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...
Houndtime Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Good thoughts for Mr. Havok. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Oh noooo! Holding Havok in my thoughts, and you too. With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I hope it's a nothing. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patterpaws Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sending good thoughts for Havok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Time4ANap Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Feel better soon, Havok! Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Keeping you both in my prayers. Please keep us informed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Good thoughts for Havok and you. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Good thoughts and prayers for Havok. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Oh, Cully, no! Positive thoughts and prayers for your sweet boy are definitely being sent. From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 How old is Havok? Hoping it turns out to be nothing. 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...
Jenbo Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 How old is Havok? Hoping it turns out to be nothing. He will be 8 on Halloween. waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Only good thoughts and prayers for Havoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 SH*T. I am sending ALL the prayers I can muster, Cully. This canNOT be happening. :hope :hope give your sweet boy a kissie for me. 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...
Guest K9_Lady Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sending all positive thoughts for handsome Havok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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