Guest lynne893 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Our wonderful Timber had alimentary ("GI") lymphoma in 2009. Poor thing had loose stools with mucous and blood for months and it took nearly 7 months to diagnose her. The vet insisted allergy or IBD, but intuition told me it was worse than that. She'd lost so much weight. Timber hated the vet, too, and we weren't made of money, either. She was 9.5 years old so we went the Prednisone route and that brought so much energy, pep and appetite in her last 3 weeks. It was worth it and we were so glad to give her some zest back. Unfortunately, the medicines dropped in effectiveness after that point and I knew it was time. That said, I didn't know Ohio State did chemo meds for free (it's one of the reasons the Greyhound clinic at OSU is now on my annual charitable donations list) and I didn't understand how well dogs tolerate chemo. Good luck in any decisions you might have to face. Most importantly, Summer knows she is loved. That is the only thing that matters. Hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm so sorry you're facing this. I'm sending tons of "something else, more easily treatable," thoughts your way. But on the topic of being scared of the vet - I had the same worries with Gabe, who would actually try to climb all 80 pounds of himself onto my lap out of fear. It turned out to be a total non-issue with the oncology office. The office didn't smell clinical, they always had nice comfy beds for him, and the vet techs made such a big fuss over him. I'm tearing up just thinking about how happy he always was to go see "his girls." i never saw hin scared or nervous there. It may be that we just got REALLY lucky, but I like to think most oncology clinics are a little more comfort-centered. If it comes to that (and hopefully it won't), chemo might not be as scary for her as a regular vet visit. 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...
inugrey Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Just FYI the free chemo meds from OSU are for retired racers with osteo only. It does not cover lymphoma. I asked about it just last week. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 If the diagnosis is lymphoma talk to your vet about combining prednisone with lukeran. Fiona was diagnosed with lymphoma in April and was on the pred lukeran combination. I lost her in mid-September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalene Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 As it turned out.....it was a much more aggressive cancer than lymphoma, and was already spreading. The vet said she couldn't rightfully recommend any treatment for Summer, so she recommended a vet who would come by the house and let her go. Summer passed on quietly today at 2:15 p.m. Magdalene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Oh no, I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Guest mld Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 So sorry for your loss! Rest in Peace Sweet Summer It's nice that vets will come to homes and help them cross over the rainbow bridge. Unfortunately my Molly passed away on our way to the vet and I couldn't drive safely back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss . Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
OwnedBySummer Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSquare Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) I am so sorry for your loss. Edited November 28, 2012 by RedSquare Quote Taunya and her Supreme Grace, Anna - Sharsanna (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Camden Coming), Surge (no races), Kelsos Yorktown (Trent Lee x Kelsos Spotswood), Galgo Espanol - Valentin. Forever waitin' on Red (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bella Ionic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Well, crud I'm so sorry. Rotten cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Oh no. I am so sorry. Run free, Summer. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Summer. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Such pain & heartache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so very 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...
greytpups Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear how sick she really was...my heart breaks for you. I've been in the position where you have to make a decision the same day as the diagnosis and it can really be overwhelming and painful. Quote 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...
MP_the4pack Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikinghounds Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so sorry. It's just doesn't seem fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I am so very sorry. Cancer stinks. Run free, Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdogsks Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so very sorry ...... Quote Lee: (RR's Busy): Oswald Cobblepot X Lively Layla (10/14/97 - 01/22/10) ; Cool: (P's Cool Runner): P's Raising Cain X My Cool Runner (3/3/97 - 12/26/09) ; Nutty: (Itsanutterbutter): State of the Art X Itsalmostsaintly ; Waterproof: (KB's Waterproof): Oshkosh Slammer X Special Lady* ; Sadie: my sweet silly girl: 5/5/98 - 11/26/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4My2Greys Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm so sorry you didn't have longer with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I am so sorry. Cancer sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'm so sorry you had to let her go. Quote 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...
TheFullHouse Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
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