heartdogs Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sending hugs your way-both for you & Cody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Oh crap. I'm so sorry. Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm so sorry, Jay. Many prayers coming ......... Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm so sorry, Jay :( spoil him as much as you can for as long as you can :( 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 January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Jay, while this diagnosis sucks lymphoma can be treated--it's usually one of the easiest cancer to smack into remission. Did you have a biopsy done or just an aspirate? Please seek an oncologist--better yet, contact Osu and share with them all of the diagnostic results you have. Have you started pred yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am so sorry. I hope you find things Cody will eat and that there is a treatment that will send this into remission (or better, "smack it" as tbdhounds said). Many hugs of comfort to both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Jay, while this diagnosis sucks lymphoma can be treated--it's usually one of the easiest cancer to smack into remission. Did you have a biopsy done or just an aspirate? Please seek an oncologist--better yet, contact Osu and share with them all of the diagnostic results you have. Have you started pred yet? I don't understand it because several of the chemo protocols for lymphoma use prednisone, but I have read several different places that dogs on prednisone prior to starting chemo have a poorer prognosis. I read that prednisone can cause a multidrug resistance making chemotherapeutic drugs less effective. This is something I'm worrying about now with Beanie because my vet started her on prednisone a few days prior to starting her first chemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 When I was going through vet school, it was recommended to never start pred before starting chemo. Pred is part of most chemo protocols, and it was always started at the same time, or slightly after the other drugs. However, it seems that the newer thinking is that pred for less than a week or two before starting chemo is ok, and it's only after the dog has been on pred longer that it tends to decrease the effectiveness of chemo. Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm sorry. 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 dmt Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 When I was going through vet school, it was recommended to never start pred before starting chemo. Pred is part of most chemo protocols, and it was always started at the same time, or slightly after the other drugs. However, it seems that the newer thinking is that pred for less than a week or two before starting chemo is ok, and it's only after the dog has been on pred longer that it tends to decrease the effectiveness of chemo. Thank you so much for that. This first month has been rough and I've been so worried that we had made a wrong step in her treatment. I feel a lot better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) When I was going through vet school, it was recommended to never start pred before starting chemo. Pred is part of most chemo protocols, and it was always started at the same time, or slightly after the other drugs. However, it seems that the newer thinking is that pred for less than a week or two before starting chemo is ok, and it's only after the dog has been on pred longer that it tends to decrease the effectiveness of chemo.Beat me to it :-)Edited cause apparently I can't even spell 4 words correctly! Edited January 6, 2013 by tbhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm so sorry Jay. gentle hugs to Cody. :bighug waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 So sorry to hear you got some bad news. Hope you and Cody have many more days of fun together. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks to a close friend calling in a favor we were able to get an ultra-sound done tonight. It is widespread through is abdominal lymph nodes and looks like it has also affected the spleen. We'll see our regular vet on Monday and have a consult with an oncologist on Tuesday - we'll take it from there. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 When our grey/shepherd mix had advanced cancer, we had good luck with mirtazapine stimulating her appetite and helping her feel well enough to eat. Might be worth asking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sending good thoughts to both you and Cody. The good thing is that lymphoma tends to respond well to chemo, regardless of how widespread it is. The fact that he's sick and not eating is more of a concern. Hoping he starts eating better and hangs in there until his appointments next week. Have you started him on pred yet? If not, starting that might help him feel better and improve his appetite. Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 so sorry, i've had 2 dogs go to cancer, it stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Me too, just lost our beautiful Opie to cancer. It is a horrible disease. I hope you can get some more time with your hound. Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ugh, I'm sorry. Hoping the oncologist feels it can be fought. Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 :grouphug Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm so sorry. I lost my first girl to Lymphoma, the diagnosis was such a shock. I'm so sorry you are going through this with Cody. :grouphug Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sending good thoughts to both you and Cody. The good thing is that lymphoma tends to respond well to chemo, regardless of how widespread it is. The fact that he's sick and not eating is more of a concern. Hoping he starts eating better and hangs in there until his appointments next week. Have you started him on pred yet? If not, starting that might help him feel better and improve his appetite. No pred yet. My vet mentioned it, but knowing it may affect some treatment protocols we didn't start. I'll talk to her tomorrow morning again to re-eval and get a game plan. The oncologist I have an appt with works with Dr. Couto so I'm confident the team I have amassed will do the best for my monkey, I just don't think any miracles are going to happen. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 When our grey/shepherd mix had advanced cancer, we had good luck with mirtazapine stimulating her appetite and helping her feel well enough to eat. Might be worth asking about. That has been a thought, although he seems to have an appetite (heck I caught him licking his empty bowl yesterday), he just stops eating certain foods as if he's associating them with his discomfort. This morning he refused his roast beef laden tramadol, so I had to pill him the whole thing and he swallowed it. So I tried giving him some sliced turkey, he refused, I shoved it in his mouth, he chewed and swallowed. Then I offered him another piece and he took it and do so for several more before I had to cram one in his mouth to get him to start taking them again. Weird, but it worked and he got about 4 pieces of deli meat in him. I'll keep trying that method little by little over the day to see if I can get some substantial quantities in him. I've got some baby food, chicken livers and turkey meatballs to try as well. I can honestly say I've never had so much different food in my fridge and really none of it is for me. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 All fingers, toes, legs, and ears that can be crossed...ARE. Come on, Baby Cody.....the Prayers are surrounding You.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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