fastpointydoge Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Keeping you all in my thoughts. <3 Quote Sarah with P Kay Ruger "Rogue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) SIGH..... Well, we heard from the neurologist. He needs to radiologist to review the MRI and confirm what he sees, but he's thinking it's a brain tumor. Sadly, if it is, we have 2 options: 1. Radiation. This WON'T shrink the tumor, but it will prolong her life. 2. Manage her symptoms... seizure meds and pain meds if needed. This plan until things worsen and then we need to make the "quality of life call"... I don't have a 100% on this is what's happening right this second, and to be honest I haven't even processed this news. My husband is picking her up at 4 today so she can come home at this point and be comfortable. Thank you all for the well wishes. I was hoping for a better result. Edited March 15, 2018 by 2greyhoundMINI Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Audible sigh. Well at least you have answers....it's better than not knowing I suppose. Thank you for the update - I was just going to post to ask. Getting her home and comfy will be perfect. She needs her pack. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Ive been following and hoping the findings would have been more encouraging. At least you have an answer. My heart goes out to you. And yes, home is best. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Houndtime Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I am so sorry for this sad diagnosis. Hoping she has many more good days. 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 March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I'm so sorry it's not better news. Sending you all hugs and best wishes for lots more time together. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I'm so sorry the news is not more encouraging. It will be nice to have June home again as you digest this news. Edited March 15, 2018 by LBass 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...
Remolacha Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Better to know than not know, but I am sorry the answer wasn’t what you hoped for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 There is still a chance it was a brain aneurysm, which would be much better. Fingers crossed! But if not, we know and can prepare and can spoil her even more. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 There is still a chance it was a brain aneurysm, which would be much better. Fingers crossed! But if not, we know and can prepare and can spoil her even more. Confused why the neuro said that radiation won’t be curative. I’m a tech in a veterinary radiation clinic and I’m near to tell you that brain tumors can be treated and can respond beautifully to SRS radiation. Of course it depends on type, size, area....For example we performed SRS radiation on a Frenchie with a sizable glioma and 6 months later the repeat mri showed complete resolution-that sucker was gone. So, please keep the faith <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnookums Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just tuned in. Hope everything pans out well for June. Sounds like she is a tough lady. Hard decisions may be absolutely ages away. I envy your availability of great vets. Love and healing energy to your girl. Whispers of love to June from my "Grey" loving heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 June came home last night... she's happy to be home. She is a bit wobbly... not sure if that will go away or not. Have not gotten the final results from the radiologist yet... hoping to hear this morning sometime. All for now. Just wish I could get some decent sleep. I keep waking up thinking I hear her. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 She's home, and that's wonderful. Have some naps! They are great things. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 sending more hugs. Like I said, we had the same thing with our Rainey -- suspected brain tumor. We had an MRI done on 10/4/10 (her 10th birthday, ironically) that showed nothing but the neurologist still suspected a tumor or lesion causing the seizures. we tried a variety of meds (phenobarbital, keppra, zonisamide and others) but for her only a combo of those first 3 helped control them at all. Unfortunately, the pheno made her big-time whacked out - but some of her behavior probably was from the lesion as well (she became OCD, aggressive, just weirded out in general). you very well might be able to control the seizures and keep her quality of life for quite a while -- some tumors are very slow growing. I would highly suggest keeping a seizure log -- date, time, length of seizure, stuff she'd eaten prior to it, etc. Also, some say this is an old wive's tale but we SWORE by it as do others - the ice pack on the back during a seizure. With Rainey, every single seizure occurred while eating or within 1 minute of eating so I would just pull out the ice pack prior to feeding so it was ready, which made it a little easier. Here's the link: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/icepack.htm good luck with your girl. I truly feel for you -- what we went through with Rainey was very hard and I miss her every day. Praying things go well for you all. Kim Quote 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 sending more hugs. Like I said, we had the same thing with our Rainey -- suspected brain tumor. We had an MRI done on 10/4/10 (her 10th birthday, ironically) that showed nothing but the neurologist still suspected a tumor or lesion causing the seizures. we tried a variety of meds (phenobarbital, keppra, zonisamide and others) but for her only a combo of those first 3 helped control them at all. Unfortunately, the pheno made her big-time whacked out - but some of her behavior probably was from the lesion as well (she became OCD, aggressive, just weirded out in general). you very well might be able to control the seizures and keep her quality of life for quite a while -- some tumors are very slow growing. I would highly suggest keeping a seizure log -- date, time, length of seizure, stuff she'd eaten prior to it, etc. Also, some say this is an old wive's tale but we SWORE by it as do others - the ice pack on the back during a seizure. With Rainey, every single seizure occurred while eating or within 1 minute of eating so I would just pull out the ice pack prior to feeding so it was ready, which made it a little easier. Here's the link: http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/icepack.htm good luck with your girl. I truly feel for you -- what we went through with Rainey was very hard and I miss her every day. Praying things go well for you all. Kim Thank you for all the info/advice. Shes still a bit wobbly since shes gotten home but seems to be a little better each day. Other than being a little more subdued than normal she seems to be herself so far. Very interesting about the ice pack! I will read up on that, thanks for the link. We are trying to just keep positive and move ahead business as usual. Although we did install a camera in her room so when we are at work we can watch her. Also sort of baby-proofed the room.... removed the coffee table and moved the fireplace tools so we cut down on sharp things and hard corners in case of further seizures. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Little update: June has bounced back like nothing happened. She seems to be doing well on the seizure med and Prednisone. So far now we are just enjoying our happy and sometimes crazy fawn Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 hope she keeps doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Good girl! Edited March 24, 2018 by FiveRoooooers Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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 March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well sadly June had 2 seizures yesterday... about 6 months from her last ones. They told us back in March she probably had 1-6 months. She is currently at the vet... we will be picking her up this evening. The new plan is to treat her with a 2nd seizure med. Sadly, if that doesn't work we know it may be time Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Poor girl. Must be so frightening for her and you when they happen. Thinking of you. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 seizures can be so scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) Yes they are... I HATE watching helpless. The only good thing about it was it happened while I was home for lunch so I was there. Edited August 30, 2018 by 2greyhoundMINI Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
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