MP_the4pack Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 So would you agree about the 2 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1000%. And is also agree that the first five days with your dog at home are some of the most terrifying, heartbreaking, and absolutely awful days you’ll have as a dog owner. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 You're all through the worst. She looks comfy on her couch. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 Now we start for her chemo and immunotherapy!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Chemo #1 went well. Bloodwork shows high red cell count, but they’re going to send a copy to me next week. I’m curious if it’s high for a GH. She felt like poo Thursday after chemo, and rested the rest of the day. But no GI upset and she had a pep in her step Friday morning. She’s back on 100mg of Gabapentin 3x/day and she’s getting mirtazipine for her appetite. She’s still being a picky princess but I’m getting her to eat maybe 2/3 of her regular calories by spoon feeding her. We’ll go back two weeks after the first chemo for more blood work and hopefully we’ll get the first Torigen injection that day. They’ll keep her for a few hours after the injection for observation. She’s talking whatever length walks she chooses and she’s getting back on the furniture again. I’m keeping her muzzled because she was licking at her amp site and opened it up a bit. Just hoping it doesn’t get infected so she’s back in the muzz 24/7. Right now it’s red and inflamed so I’m keeping a close eye on it. would a warm compress be a good idea? Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 13 hours ago, gracegirl said: would a warm compress be a good idea? Definintely, if she'll let you. You might ask about a short course of antibiotics, just to keep things in check. Though anecdotally, we used to say, that dogs that get post-op infections generally do better at fighting off the cancer for longer. Something about the infection activating the dog's immune system - though you'll be doing a lot more activating with the Torigen. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) See that??? It’s Tessie standing up to eat her food on her own, the first time since July 3rd she hasn’t been spoon or hand fed. Yahoooooo. Edited July 26, 2022 by gracegirl Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Moregrey Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 That is a great sign. WAY TO GO TESSIE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Tessie doin' it rite! 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Quote 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...
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gracegirl Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Thanks for celebrating with me. I just fed her dinner and she ate an entire regular serving mixed with yogurt. It’s a huge relief to see her eating again. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Go, Tessie, go! Embrace your inner piglet, girl. Quote 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...
LBass Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 13 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Go, Tessie, go! Embrace your inner piglet, girl. Love this! Go Tessie! Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 You all are doing so AWESOME!!!! Keep up the good work! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 You guys. We raise service dogs for a local non-profit and had three of our lab buddies over last night. Tessie ran with them a bit and took her usual spot on the couch with the humans. She made friends with 12 year old Rylan. 💞 My heart is so happy to see her like this. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Tessie and friends Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Tessie is one of the great success stories So happy for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Happy hour is the best medicine! (That's the saying, right?) Great job keeping up with your frens, Tessie! Quote 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Your updated Tessie posts keep getting better and better! She is amazing. 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...
mjmcmurray Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Long post warning: Sadly joining this thread after a recent osteo diagnosis for my 10-year-old boy, Sherlock. I’m absolutely gutted by this news, as he’s clearly in discomfort and it’s been a long summer. At the end of May he had one of his back toes amputated to remove a minimally invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma, which appeared to be curative. We’d been going in for regular check-ups post surgery and he was healing well, then a couple weeks ago started limping in his front right leg. Started just occasionally showing up when we moved any faster than a trot but by the end of last week he was hobbling. Took him in, he showed distress when his shoulder was pressed, and rads showed a tiny lesion up near the top of his humerus. His vet is a cancer specialists and knew immediately. He said it’s unlikely that it’s related to his SCC, and is so small that the bone isn’t yet at risk for breaking. He recommended a course of chemo + another therapy I’m forgetting the name of, some type of acid that also attacks the cancer cells, in an effort to stop it from getting any bigger and keep him as comfy as possible (no amp, which frankly I don’t want to do at his age). He started on a dose of Meloxicam this morning for the pain. Had been working with Dr. C for the SCC and already sent him the rads. He said it’s in a prime location for osteo but that other metastatic bone lesions can appear similar, and that a biopsy of it would give us a definitive answer. Sherlock’s vet seemed pretty confident, though, and I don’t want him to go through any unnecessary sedation. Going to call a canine oncologist the vet referred me to today and set up a meeting, but for cost and comfort, I have a feeling chemo plus pain management is our route. Any advice, references, or virtual hugs appreciated. We’re in the NYC area. Two cancers in one summer is a lot to take. Quote Morgan, adopted mom to Sherlock (Boc's Barneyfife) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I am so sorry for the sad diagnosis. 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I'm so sorry. Sending hugs to you and gentle scritches to your Sherlock. I was in the two-cancer boat with Sweep this past year, and it is indeed a horrible blow. She was almost 11.5 when she broke her leg, but we opted for amp and chemo and she did well. We let her go in late May at 12.7 years old. There is no judgment here about which treatment route you take; you know your dog and your situation best. It is a hard road no matter what, and you will make the most loving decision for your boy. I hope the consult with the oncologist goes well. Please keep us posted. Quote 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...
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