Guest crazy4greys Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I brought Cooper in for his vaccinations at the begining of October. He was also limping, but also had a cracked nail, so I assumed that was the problem. This past weekend, he stopped using his front left leg and would just let it hang and not stand on it. He went to the vet Monday. His shoulder was swollen so the vet took an xray. In his shoulder, you can see the black spots where the cancer is, He is going in Friday morning to get more xrays to see if it has spread and what the next step would be. I am thankful that one of the vets there worked under Dr, Couto so she knows a lot about greyhounds and cancer. She will be consulting along with my regular vet. Cooper just turned 6 in August and never raced. My son Christian just loves Cooper! I am hoping they will have lots of time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So sorry to hear. Hope the next x-rays give good results, and wish both you and Cooper lots of strength for the next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So sorry to hear the news. Good thoughts for you both. Quote 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...
tbhounds Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh no-I'm sorry to hear this--so young :-(. Hopefully, they have him on plenty of pain medications--the usual combo consists of a NSAID like rimadyl or metacam & Tramadol and gabapentin. Fingers crossed he's comfortable. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 He is currently on Tramadol although it is tough trying to get him to take it! He ate it with PB but not anymore. We are trying other foods to hide it in, but he eats around them all. I really don't want to freak him out by putting it down his throat as he is a spook and did bit once in his former home out of fear. The vet said we can try Metacam if he freaks out too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm sorry......that's too young to be getting that kind of diagnosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm 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...
schultzlc Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am so sorry to hear your news. I will keep Cooper and your family in my thoughts. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Tramadol tastes really nasty and once they get a taste of it it's very hard to camouflage. I found the best was to just buy the pill pockets and make sure to drop the tablets in without touching the outside of the pill pocket or they will be able to sniff it out . Then pinch it closed using the other hand that didn't touch the pill. I also would have a little piece of lunch meat to give them immediately after so they will just gobble the pill pocket without chewing it. I went through this for 2 yrs with an elderly dog in renal failure and arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh gosh, Hopefully they will be able to help him have a long, wonderful life with you! Gentle hugs to your boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The Dreadful O is the diagnosis we all fear... I am so very sorry. Hugs to you, your family and Cooper. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh , this is too close to home. My Macho was 5. If you need anything- even to vent or just to have someone listen- i am here. Sending you all my strength and prayers and anything else you need. Smoochies to Cooper. 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...
Hollis Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Norm is getting sneaky about is tramadol. We even tried tucking them in mini hotdogs but he caught on. We're back to peanut butter but this time I'm letting him take it right from my finger. I make sure the tramadol is well covered and I think because only good things come "from my hands" (cookies, pizza bones, cheese, etc) he doesn't even think there may be something nasty in there. I'm sorry about Cooper. Like I said before....just sh!t. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest crazy4greys Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks everyone. The hard part is Cooper will not take anything from my hand. I have had him 3 years, but he is a spook and still unsure of certain things. I'll have to try the pill pockets and see if that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernadette Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Cream cheese has worked like a charm for Vinnie- and it's so inexpensive I am so sorry to hear your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear this about Cooper. I hope you get as much quality time as possible with him, he's just too young. Seamus is not food motivated and sometimes won't take his rx. I cover his pill in peanut butter, dab the thing onto his wrist, and he's happy to lick it off. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm so sorry. He so very young. The homemade pill pockets referred to in a recent thread (Pill Pockets) worked better here than the commercial ones when I had to give everyone antibiotics for three weeks. Quote 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...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm so sorry about Cooper's dx. It's such a difficult thing, especially for kids. I hate cancer Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So sorry to read this. Keeping you and Cooper in good positive thoughts. Quote 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...
galgrey Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh no! I'm so sorry. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kellybrown Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I am so sorry. My Trooper had his back leg amputated 2 weeks ago tomorrow because of Osteo. It seems like someone gets that dreaded news every day. It just makes me sick. It was funny reading all those comments about having to sneak the Tramadol down. I've had no problems with Trooper. I use peanut butter or cheese. We get to start weaning him off over the next week or so. Edited October 25, 2012 by kellybrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am so sorry about Cooper's diagnosis and at such a young age. I truly hate this disease. If you're interested, the Osteo thread has some good info which likely you know about already. 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...
racindog Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Praying that Cooper overcomes! and gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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