RunningAHEAD - Topic: My dog has a torn ACL (update: RIP, puppy)

MtnBikerChk

running is bad for you

posted: 3/15/2013 at 5:26 PM

FYI (just think it's cool) the Palm Beach Kennel club has their races online

El Peachy Lee is our other dog Smile

http://pbkweb.pbkennelclub.com/live/1024/playeroneTest.asp?date=5/25/2011&Per=S&track=PB&race=06&raceid=52520116S

Oski 2.0

Hip Redux

posted: 3/15/2013 at 5:31 PM

Quote from Docket_Rocket on 3/15/2013 at 4:15 PM:

Oh no. Hope the tumors are not cancerous.

99.99% of bone tumors in greyhounds are a malignant, nasty, aggressive form of cancer - osteosarcoma. Bone biopsies are almost never recommended because - well, it's never anything else.

MrNamtor

posted: 3/15/2013 at 7:43 PM

Quote from MtnBikerChk on 3/15/2013 at 5:23 PM:

Yes, she is a purebred greyhound. You can see her racing stats if you register at greyhound-data.com

http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=tola+jewel&x=-1186&y=-27

Looks like she was fast in her youth!

MrNamtor

posted: 3/15/2013 at 7:44 PM

Quote from Oski 2.0 on 3/15/2013 at 5:31 PM:

99.99% of bone tumors in greyhounds are a malignant, nasty, aggressive form of cancer - osteosarcoma. Bone biopsies are almost never recommended because - well, it's never anything else.

oh that sucks

Oski 2.0

Hip Redux

posted: 3/15/2013 at 7:58 PM

Quote from MrNamtor on 3/15/2013 at 7:44 PM:

oh that sucks

Yeah, it pretty much blows.

Here's a shot of Jewell and my Berkeley (lost to osteo in 2012), in their younger days:

DavePNW

posted: 3/15/2013 at 9:02 PM

Quote from runmomto3boys on 2/11/2013 at 10:39 AM:

Awww, no, Phil. Uggh. I'm sorry.

Hey runmom, glad to see you dropping in at B&B!

Dave

Baboon

delicate flower

posted: 3/15/2013 at 9:15 PM

Quote from Oski 2.0 on 3/15/2013 at 7:58 PM:

Yeah, it pretty much blows.

Here's a shot of Jewell and my Berkeley (lost to osteo in 2012), in their younger days:

Good puppies!

<3

Docket_Rocket

posted: 3/16/2013 at 3:46 PM

I read your post in FB, Phil. Sorry to hear about this.

Damaris

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BenTN

posted: 3/16/2013 at 4:22 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup.

Zelanie

posted: 3/16/2013 at 5:12 PM
modified: 3/16/2013 at 5:13 PM

Phil- I'm so sorry for your pup's diagnosis. I do know somebody from a lab board I'm on who's dog Lucy has been doing very well for two years since her osteosarcoma diagnosis, though! They decided no surgery and only holistic treatment, but it didn't progress like the vet originally expected. So there is always hope.

Baboon

delicate flower

posted: 3/30/2013 at 9:33 AM

We had Jewell put to sleep this morning. She was really struggling and we knew it was time. I am heartbroken. Sad

<3

Zelanie

posted: 3/30/2013 at 9:52 AM

Phil- I am so sorry for your loss. Run free, Jewell!

Docket_Rocket

posted: 3/30/2013 at 10:48 AM

Oh no! I am very sorry. Hugs!

Quote from Baboon on 3/30/2013 at 9:33 AM:

We had Jewell put to sleep this morning. She was really struggling and we knew it was time. I am heartbroken.

Damaris

As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

Fundraising Page

Little Blue

posted: 3/31/2013 at 12:06 PM

My heart breaks for both of you. I'm so sorry.

happylily

posted: 3/31/2013 at 12:26 PM

So, so sorry for you and your wife, Phil. I know it's painful to say goodbye. Hugs to you both.

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