Dawnnziggy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 On Monday, we took Dawson to the vet. They took x-rays and told us they thought he had cancer. They showed us the films from last October and the one they took that day. There was a dark shadow. They gave us pain meds and told us we could put him down, keep him comfortable, or do a bone biopsy. We did the bone biopsy! I took him in today and picked him up around 5pm. The vet told me that they think he's the one in a million that it isn't cancer! The bone was nice and firm and not soft. They think it is a bone cyst. Now, I realize we won't know for sure until we get the results, but at least we have HOPE! It has been a very solemn, teary-eyed week. He is the sweetest, kindest dog I have ever had. He wouldn't hurt anything, except maybe a cat! He loves children and lets our neighbor boy kiss on him and hug him, he's only 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog2 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Great update! the biopsy results continue to be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Best thoughts! 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Very encouraging news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 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...
Houndtime Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Best thoughts for your boy. 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thanks everyone. He is very aware tonight and in a lot of pain. I have given him a Tramadol. How long should I wait to give him something else? I have Rimadyl but they told me to hold off on that until morning. I don't see any sleep in his future or mine. He's had surgeries before but I don't remember him being in this much pain. I guess it's because of going into the bone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 YAY, this is very good news. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Bone biopsies are very painful-I wouldn't be shy with the tramadol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Bone biopsy is very painful . You definitely need to managed it with pain meds. Not sure of the healing time. 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...
LaFlaca Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Bone pain is hellish! Get with the vet and load your boy up on pain meds. Better he's dopey from the meds than in pain. The news is very encouraging. I'll be keeping you and your beautiful Dawson in my prayers through this difficult time. The waiting for results and seeing our hounds in pain is very stressful. Stay strong and positive. Sending gentle hugs. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 This is what I have been doing. He gets a Tramadol and Rimadyl at breakfast and at bedtime. I give him a tramadol after the afternoon walk. I also have to give him his antibiotics after supper. This is all I have been told to do. He has slept and lay down since his breakfast meds. It is really swollen so I tried to put an ice pack on it but he would have nothing to do with that. I gave him chicken in the night so I could give him a Tramadol. He ate it all. I have also been giving him milk as he isn't drinking much. I don't want his kidneys to be damaged! Oh, they said they did 2 biopsy's of his leg. I slept in the living room with him last night. I slept on the floor with him Monday after they took his x-rays. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am emotionally spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Give your sweet Dawson a smooch on the nose from us. And a cyberhug to you. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm sorry, why would you give him milk? Most dogs are lactose intolerant and milk is certainly not a normal part of their diet. Now some ICE CREAM...that's a treat!! A few days of pain meds are not going to harm him. Were you perhaps thinking of milk thistle, an herb, that can help protect a dog's liver? I would URGE you to send the x-rays and biopsy results to Dr. Couto as soon as possible. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I suggest that you do a higher level of Tramadol and maybe add Gabapentin. You need to stay ahead of the pain. When Adam was waiting for surgery for his osteo, he was getting a Tramadol every 6 hours and Gaba about every 8 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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