Beachbum1 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 The rare "3-legged" roach. (3 weeks post surgery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 He looks great! Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Taylor does look fantastic. Face seems to be proudly saying, Yep, that's my big bro! 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...
MP_the4pack Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 The look on his face tells you that he is comfortable and pain free. And that he loves you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wow! It sure didn't take him long to master his roaching balance without that 4th appendage. Way to go Taylor!!! Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 "Sure.....you can go to the beach now.....I'm fine". 3 weeks after amputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 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...
Beachbum1 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Digesting breakfast.Face (against the couch) spends more time upside down then rightside up.Taylor (4 weeks since amputation), used to roach in a bolster bed, or up against some furniture, but for the past week, he's roaching EVERYWHERE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Taylor looks awesome! Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 He looks so much more comfortable :-):-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lygracilux Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I just read through this whole thread while at work (its a slow day lol) Just wanted to give you my sincere happiness and well wishes for you & your hounds. So very touched an happy that Taylor is doing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's always good to elevate your legs, Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Aww, he looks great! Did his pathology report come back yet? I'm curious about the final verdict, and if they included the mitotic index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Um, does he ever go "right side up"? He always seems to be 'upside down". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He looks so good. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Aww, he looks great! Did his pathology report come back yet? I'm curious about the final verdict, and if they included the mitotic index. The lymph node has hyperplastic and reactive changes. There is no evidence of metastatic malignancy. The initial sections of bone are necrotic and there is loss of a large portion of the medullary cavity. Additional sections will be processed and evaluated. Final results will be reported as soon as possible. ***ADDENDUM, ADDITIONAL TISSUE, 4/29/15*** Additional section of the bone are evaluated. The samples have a similar area of necrosis and hemorrhage within the medulla. There is robust reactive bone along the perimeter. Intratrabecular areas occasionally contain loosely arranged spindle cells and multinucleated cells associated with spicules of osteoid. Individual cells have oval nuclei, fine chromatin, small nucleoli and fibular eosinophilic cytoplasm. Mitotic activity is difficult to evaluate due to necrosis and the widespread nature of the neoplastic cells. There is less than one per high power field. Nuclei are mild to moderately pleomorphic. The findings are consistent with osteosarcoma. Um, does he ever go "right side up"? He always seems to be 'upside down". Surgery was 4 weeks ago. He used to roach, but with the support of a bolster bed or a wall or some furniture, but for the past 2 weeks, he has been roaching anywhere and everywhere!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Napping with Face, after shopping for around a half an hour this morning in the Downtown Melbourne, FL Historic District. We stop in at stores here and there (they have COOKIES), and meet lots of people out on the street. They always got lots of attention, wherever we go, but now I am washing lipstick off the top of his head many times when we get home. He has always LOVED hugs and he's getting plenty of them now from lots of people. 5 weeks after amputation, and for the past 2 weeks, he has been roaring around the back yard many times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Another busy morning of 20 minutes of walking the boardwalk at the beach (80 and sunny with a nice ocean breeze), and then a stop at the pool supply store for COOKIES!! Now it's time to "air things out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Livin' the good life! He looks so great. Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 6 weeks post-amp.........he spends a LOT of time upside-down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 He looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Today is 2 months since Taylor had his front right leg amputated, and 5 months today since he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. He is a happy boy. He has always been a happy boy the last 3-1/2 years we have been together (he is 6-1/2 years old). Within 2 weeks after surgery, we were back to rides/walks. He (and Face), love, DEMAND going out for a ride 2-3 times a day, and then taking walks. He runs in the back yard just as fast on 3 legs as he did on 4 legs. Walks for Taylor means "working the crowd". They've always gotten a lot of attention, and if possible, Taylor now gets even more hugs and pets and kisses on his head, and he just stands there quietly, loving it. I promised him the day he came home to me 3-1/2 years ago (and Face 2 years ago), that I would always take care of him, make him feel as comfortable as possible for as long as possible, and make every day as good a day as it can possibly be. He's my baby. My sweet, mellow, laid back big boy. I feel so blessed that he came into my life. Thank you all for your support and caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I am so glad that he continues to do so well. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 He looks terrific. I hope you get to celebrate many birthdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claudiav Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I was just thinking of you last nite... i am sooo glad he's doing well Taylor is one brave pup and he is still my celebrity crush keep doing what you're doing.... you're the best daddyman!! Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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