Sarahgrey Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 We received news today that our 10 year old greyhound has a large mass in her abdomen. We live in a rural area so they cannot do anymore for her then the imaging tests. We are waiting for an appointment with a specialist. The mass is pushing on her bladder and bowel. She may not be able to defecate soon. Has anyone gone through this? Our vet has no advice for us. We are going to feed wet food to soften her stool but we don't know what else to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Did your clinic mention involvement of the spleen? I hope your pup can be seen asap. Keep doing your best to get that to happen and let us know when you have more info. Good luck 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...
Sarahgrey Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 She did actually and the severity of this has resulted from an initial misdiagnosis. My girl has struggled with arthritis and what was initially suspected as a hormone issue. The mass is pushing on her spleen. If you push along her spine she displays discomfort. It's like prying teeth to get information. Basically, she said she's not comfortable dealing with it and recommends the specialist to further investigate and give me the answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 She needs to be seen ASAP. Call around and find someone who can work you in. Time is critical in this instance. I don't mean to be harsh, but realistically, this is getting close to an emergency situation. The mass could be something very, very bad - hemangiosarcoma - that can rupture in the abdomen. A dog can basically bleed out in a very short amount of time. Hopefully the mass can still be removed surgically. Even if it's not hemangio, a tumor that makes her unable to eliminate can be life-threatening very quickly too. At this point, I would urge you to use this time to consider what you will do if faced with bad options. 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...
Sarahgrey Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 You're not being harsh. I'm in Nova Scotia. No vet in the province is taking on new patients. Our only option is the Veterinary College of PEI. Animals have died in my county and the surrounding counties waiting to be seen. I have 2 options. Wait for the referral and hope. Or euthanasia. But I don't know what we're dealing with. The vet can't tell me. I'm completely lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Our hearts are breaking with yours. Chris is right, and hemangio is what I suspected. Is there another vet in the practice who would help? Can you get into the college practice? I don’t know all of the circumstances but I might try just showing up as an emergency. I’m so sorry you are dealing with all of this. 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...
Sarahgrey Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 It's dire here. They think the referral we have will take 2-3 months. I've left messages all over our province. I'm hoping someone will call back tomorrow. I have a phone call with my vet tomorrow to get more information. I have an appointment with a vet who specifically treats greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 You're doing everything you can. Keep us posted 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...
greysmom Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I'm so sorry. It sounds like things are worse there than they are here. You might ask the referral vet if they have a list for cancelations to see if you can get in sooner. {{{hugs}}} 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...
macoduck Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 How are you and your girl today? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
Sarahgrey Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Unfortunately, we have not found a vet that feels comfortable with performing the surgery. We are expected to here back from the vet college today or Tuesday. They feel they'll be able tell us if it's operable or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Sarahgrey, email me your location and if you are associated with any of the greyhound adoption groups. I've FB messaged a friend with Nova Scotia to see if she has any connections who could help you.. Slim chance but worth a try. "macoduck at the letters ec dot rr dot com" Edited September 1, 2023 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
macoduck Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Sarahgrey, my friend says to reach out to Jeanette M Reynolds in Musquodoboit Harbor. Also try Rhonda Whitehead who works at Sackville Animal Hospital in Halifax. Be sure to say that Jenn Boswell suggested them. (Jenn lives in Alabama but also claims Nova Scotia as home.) Editing to add that both Jeanette and Rhonda are on Facebook. Edited September 1, 2023 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
Bogangles Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I thought Nova Scotia might be different but this is terrible not being able to find the right treatment for your dog. We are in Ontario and it has been really tough here with corporations taking over clinics and good vets retiring or we cannot get in, especially anyone who knows greyhounds. We had good referrals from a GTer but could not get in. You already have good leads but thought of two who might help? Melanie(?) at https://stephenhealthinc.com/?page_id=91 or Julie Ann Lee in New Brunswick with Adored Beast: mariana@adoredbeast.com All the best for your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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