ramonaghan Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Well, friends, the time has come. At her third chemo treatment on the 9th, the oncologist told us her back right leg was looking more lytic and if it hadn't already broken it likely would now. And then it happened: last night (always weekends, you know), jumping into the car to go pick up dinner, she broke the damn leg again. Bent the metal plate and broke the tibia and fibula. We have no other option but to amputate if we want to keep treating her. Chest rads are clear and there's no change to the lump on front wrist, so this is what they recommend. She is still so very much Sweep that we have to try. She's home with us now because the ICU is full, so they sent her home with a fentanyl patch and a splint. Check out her cast art from the e-vet staff. We drop her off Monday morning for the amputation. Good thoughts are appreciated. 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 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Hugs, just hugs and as much healing vibe power as we can possibly send. Special hugs from A-14. 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...
Jerilyn Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I'm so sorry you're facing this. Sweep is a tough girl, I'm sure she'll do just fine. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 sending many, many hugs! 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 #@*&% cancer. Is the fentanyl patch doing its job? Is the splint enough so that you can support her getting up and out to pee/poop, or is she going on a pad? Full ICU is scary but even though it's so much work, I'm sure you prefer that to having her at the vet's over the weekend. Kisses to Sweep's sweet nose. It took me a minute to figure out the artwork. But how clever! 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Sweep! Paws crossed here! Please give that girl some ear rubs for us. Petunia will be doing the backandforth backandforth waiting for an update on Monday. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thinking of you and your sweet girlie. Hope all goes well on Monday. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I am so sorry it came to this, but if anyone is a good candidate for amp, it is Sweep. She is so upbeat and positive We will be thinking of you all on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Sending all the positive thoughts and good vibes we have to you and Sweep for Monday!!! 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...
kudzu Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Oh, Sweep! Pobrecita!! Just make your best decision with the info available. If that means amputation then go for it. With you supporting her, Sweep has a good chance. Sending good wishes to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Sweep to all Love the clever bandage artwork 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...
Houndtime Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Keeping Sweep in good thoughts. 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 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thank you, everyone. We are feeling the love and it's very much appreciated. Sweep is floating on a fentanyl cloud and seems comfortable. There are occasional bouts of panting, but I think that's probably the meds more than anything. She ate her full breakfast in bed but so far is snoozing through dinner time, which is okay with me. Potty breaks aren't much fun for any of us, but I don't think she'd use a pad. Today I scored some cheap non-slip rugs and yoga mats at TJ Maxx, bought some tempting foods at Petsmart, and set up her "pup tent" (soft crate) again, so we're as ready as we'll ever be. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I'm sending all the hugs and positive thoughts in my possession. You and Sweep are troopers/ I love the cast art. It's very clever and a really nice gesture. It's good that Sweep seems relatively comfortable. I hope she remains so until Monday. 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...
palmettobug Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Sweep, we will have everything x'd over here for a smooth surgery and recovery. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Sending you and Sweep strength. Will be thinking of her Monday…💜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 We are keeping everything crossed for you all. Best wishes from Buddy and family Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I'm so sorry you and Sweep are facing the amputation but it sounds like she's got the personality and attitude to deal with that. Best thoughts and prayers for Monday's surgery and for a swift, easy revcovery. The e-vet art work on that cast is delightful! What a thoughtful, caring, creative thing to do. 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...
Patsy Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Crossing everything here in ND and preparing for a bakandforthbakandforthbakandforth tomorrow. Linus is assuming the waiting room has a nice tall cabinet he can hang out on just in case some buddy gets all excited and forgets kittehs are frens and knot fuds. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 We will be backandforfandbackandforf-ing for Sweep tomorrow! With her personality, she should be able to manage this quite well. Remember the first two weeks are the hardest! I am speaking from experience. The cast art is adorable! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Has Amicar been started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, Beachbum1 said: Has Amicar been started? Not yet. I know they keep it on hand though, because she got it for the original repair surgery at the same specialty clinic. I will be sure to ask when we take her in the morning (we're on a drop-off basis, so we don't have a specific surgery time, unfortunately). She did have a lot of bruising and some edema after the first surgery. 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...
greytpups Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Hoping all goes well today and will keep Sweep in our thoughts. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Thinking of you and Sweep today, and know he is getting the best of care. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Sending more good thoughts for successful surgery & rapid recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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