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Post by linn on Mar 20, 2014 17:55:04 GMT -5
Abby has been limping for a couple of weeks and we thought maybe she just slipped on the ice. Since it wasn't getting better we went to the vet on Tuesday and on Wednesday they did xrays and found the cancer in her right shoulder.
Today we went to OVC and they gave us our options. It is such a hard decision to make. We totally ruled out amputation. She is 12 and is very weak and shaky in the hind end. It just wouldn't work. If we went through with all the chemo and radiation they figure that on average she may have another 6 months. I can't see going though all that. It would mean several general anesthetics and many drug infusions.
We have decided to go with pain management. Today they gave her an infusion of pamidronate (she will get this once a month) and gave us two other pain drugs. We will try to keep her as comfortable as long as we can and then it will be time.
We will love her and give her lots of hugs and kisses in the time we have left with her.
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gunnersmom
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Post by gunnersmom on Mar 20, 2014 18:03:23 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Abby.
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Post by Mag's Mom on Mar 20, 2014 18:06:10 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about Abby. Don't know what else to say... Ear scratches to Abby and hugs to you.
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Post by Sally Blossom on Mar 20, 2014 18:14:33 GMT -5
We are so sorry to hear this devastating news and our heart aches for you and your family. We are all with you during this journey - prayers and kisses have been sent to your Abby.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Mar 20, 2014 19:13:12 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry.
I've had four with OS. We used an NSAID (Metacam) and Tramadol. Some have had luck with Gabapentin, but it didn't work on the one (Dixie) we tried it with.
I hope you can keep Abby comfortable for quite a while yet.
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Post by lovinfroggy on Mar 20, 2014 19:17:57 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Abby. Thinking of you all and wishing Abby comfort.
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Post by twentythree on Mar 20, 2014 19:34:13 GMT -5
oh poor Abby, so very sorry to hear this.
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whovian
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Post by whovian on Mar 20, 2014 19:39:19 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Abby. Hugs to all, and extra pettings for Abby.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using proboards
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Post by augiemom on Mar 20, 2014 19:39:58 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Abby! I hope you find a good combo to help her enjoy her time.
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Post by Heather (& KC) on Mar 20, 2014 20:09:29 GMT -5
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you're able to get a med combo that works to manage the symptoms. Scritches to Abby and her "little" brother Ace. I still remember that first walk in Waterloo park with you, Abby, Ace and Mr Max. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Post by lotsoffreetime on Mar 20, 2014 20:17:05 GMT -5
Oh No, after the struggles you have had with Ace, to have this to cope with…my heart goes out to all of you. Like others have said, I hope you and your vet can keep your sweet girl as comfortable as possible for a long time so you can cherish the time you have with her. Hugs to you, and gentle scratches to both of your pups.
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Mar 20, 2014 20:54:29 GMT -5
I am so very sorry to read this. My heart goes out to you and your family as you face this difficult news. I pray that the weeks ahead find Abby comfortable and that you have many many more days to share with her.
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scarletta
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Post by scarletta on Mar 20, 2014 21:33:38 GMT -5
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Your family and Abby are in my thoughts. The choice you have made is the best one imo and can be managed for a while. I have a friend with a 13 year old houndie who has Osteo right now and she is doing the same thing with decent results all things considered. <3
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Mar 20, 2014 21:54:54 GMT -5
I am so sorry for this horrible news. I lost my Troy last year to OS and I know very well what you are going through. OS is the hardest for us to deal with. All I can say is spoil her rotten, give her tons of love and treats and all the food she wants. I hope the drugs provide her with the pain management she needs. Poor Abby , my heart cry's for her.
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craftycrafter
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Post by craftycrafter on Mar 20, 2014 22:16:41 GMT -5
I am so very sorry to hear this devastating news. We lost our sweetheart Lola to this horrible illness two months ago. My thoughts are with your family, take care of each other.
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