Guest jvandover Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Long time since posting. I have actually moved away from my hounds for the past year and a half, and my ex has been taking good care of them. I visited them a month ago, and while both Chad and Lovie are getting older (11, and 12 respectively) they seemed in good health and spirits, both still playing with and chasing their toys, and doing well on walks, even if jumping and stairs are a little tough for them. Then, a week after I left, my ex called me and told me Chad had a limp, and she was taking him to the vet. The x-rays indicated cancer. The vet went over possible options (chemo, radiation, amputation) and we decided to give him some pain meds and see how he reacted. Everything was great, until today. My ex reported almost right away his limp was gone, and he seemed in good spirits. This morning, on a walk he screamed and his limp was worse than ever. My ex took him to the vet straightaway, and an x-ray showed what we expected, a fracture. Again, the vet said we can amputate or try chemo, but most of what I have read said this doesn't work, or doesn't work for long anyways. I don't want to see Chad in pain, and am trying to decide the best course of action, especially because if we need to put him down I want to be there and I would have to fly from Hawaii back to the East Coast in short time. I don't even really know that I am looking for advice, but I just needed to put this all out there. The worst part of being a pet parent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I suggest that you read the Osteo thread - there is good information in there. http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/318606-osteo-thread-part-9/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I think, if he has a fracture a decision has to be made in a short time. I am so sorry for this 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...
Batmom Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 My heart goes out to you and your ex. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm so sorry. Quote 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 There are many things to look into prior to a decision. Overall health, how the lungs look, how he does when getting medical attention. Bone cancer is very painful. A fracture, depending on where it is could be very painful. I don't know what your "short time" means, but timely care for him is what needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvandover Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 We talked it over and after the vet looked at him, and observation from my ex we decided we are going to have to have him put down. I am leaving Hawaii tonight to fly back so I can be there with him tomorrow. http://imgur.com/a/EZC6V Here is 2 photos on imgur of Chad from a few weeks ago (when he was seemingly healthy) sleeping with his favorite toy after playing fetch with me. And another of him in the car on the way home from the vet today, his front left paw is fractured and he is on pain meds. This has not been an easy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 He is a beautiful boy. 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...
JohnF Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So sorry you have to lose such a beautiful dog, but there's no blame. He needs you to be able to let him go out of love and compassion, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I am very sorry. Chad is a beauty. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Such a difficult time for you; I'm so very sorry. You and your ex will make the right, loving decisions for your boy. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm so sorry to hear the news. Too many of our furkids get this damn disease. My girl Tanzi has OS. We went the amp route 10 months ago. She's doing great and turns 10 in a month. I'm in NJ just in case you might want to meet her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm so sorry. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm so sorry you've gotten this terrible news about your beautiful Chad, and are making the most difficult of decisions. That suddenness is one of the many devastating things about osteo---sometimes you just don't even know until a bone fractures. Because they are often so stoic, and don't let us know they're in so much pain, we are faced with having to make a heartbreaking decision very quickly. I know how stressful it will be (or already has been) having to fly such a great distance, knowing what you do, but it's good that you will be with him. I know what it's like to lose one when you're not there, even though they are in loving hands, and am sending much sympathy. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So sorry you have to say goodbye but in this situation it is the kindest thing for him. Sucks for you and all who loved him. He will appreciate you being with him as he crosses over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I'm so very sorry ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I'm so sorry about Chad. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 So sorry to hear about your Chad. We had to make that decision for our HeartSweet back in 2014. One of the hardest decisions we have to make. May God be with you during this journey and keep your head high and one day you will see her again. HeartSweet looked a lot like your Chad. She was our third greyhound. We are now on number six. We have two at a time. They are carried in our hearts forever and each is very special. Hugs to all of you. We were with our baby girl when it was time also. As she went home, she had lots of hugs and kisses, her favorite blanket and toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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