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Gr8NCGreys · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: Jilli's limp

In April Jilli started limping after a run with the boys.

For about a week I thought she had just pulled a muscle. Took her to the vet and they took X-Rays. The X-Rays did not really show anything, so we started giving Deramaxx to help with any swelling.

Fast forward a month....

Jilli's limp had gotten worse and more pronounced. I took her back to Dr Crawford last week. This time the news was not good. The shoulder bone shows signs of cancer.

He discussed amputation, but it is risky and since Jilli is already weakening in her rear end. It does not seem feasible for her.

She is now on 50mg Tramadol 2X per day. We will manage her pain and take one day at a time.

I love my girl and will cherish our time together.

Right now she is still her usual self except with a limp.

Mom can I puh-leez have the marshmellow?

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Leah

greytbacongirls · Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Concord, NC

Leah, so sorry to hear about Jilli. We will keep her in prayers.

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Sharon Bacon and Greybacongirls

Sandygrey · Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 149 Location: Charlotte, NC

Leah, we are sorry to hear of Jilli's limping and pain and what showed on the XRays. Such hard news for all. We're sending you and all your family lots of healing white light and greyhound love.

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Carol, huMom to greyhounds Lee, Sally and Bizzy, whippets Dodge, Mandy and Spice, and Itty Bitty Kitty. Helped by husband Darrell and sons Joe and Josh.

HollySpringsHounds · Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 570 Location: Holly Springs, NC

I am so sorry... Sad

I'd say: give her all the marshmellows she wants! Very Happy

Last weekend my 10 y/o GreenBean jumped off the coch and started limping.. boy, was I nervous all day! Thankfully it's better now.

Here is a big hug for you and Jilly!! group hug

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Christina
and the Hounds

2fawnhounds · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 33 Location: North Carolina

Hugs to you Jilli. See you at the kennel Saturday.

Trishia

tbsflame · Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 399 Location: Mint Hill, NC

I think she should have all the marshmellows she wants. I am so sorry to hear about the cancer.

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Linda
Tessie (U Too Type), Star (Starwind), Flame (Drinkin Dr. Pepper) & Mem (Sweet Memories)
Where's Hawk - 9/28/90-5/22/00, Legs Beecher - 5/20/96-4/2/08

twogreys · Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 418 Location: Kannapolis, NC.

I'm so sorry to here this news. Give Her all the TLC She deserves and all the marshmellows She wants. Pray

Hugs to all. group hug

Gary

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Adopting one Greyhound won't change the world, but it will change the world for that one Greyhound.

Bonnie's Bullet · Joined: 18 Dec 2005 Posts: 248 Location: Charlotte, NC

So sorry to hear about Jilli's cancer...every grey's owner's worst nightmare come true. Sad

We'll be sending prayers your way.... Pray

keep those marshmallows coming for your sweet one!

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Bonnie (wife to Mike)
Mom to Bullet and the kitties (Romeo, Mia & Molly)

sw_sis4 · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Havelock,NC

Hugs and belly rubs to you Jilli Pray

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Anne Mom to Penny (Bad Tisiphone),Precious(Sly Lisa) and kitty cats Bridgette and Wasabi

Maddie's Mom · Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 338 Location: Charlotte, NC

Hugs to you and scritches to Jilli- see you saturday.

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Amy
human mommy to fur baby Maddie

HollySpringsHounds · Joined: 20 Dec 2005 Posts: 570 Location: Holly Springs, NC

Ok, how many marshmellows did Jilli get today??? Razz

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Christina
and the Hounds

Gr8NCGreys · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject:

HollySpringsHounds wrote:

Ok, how many marshmellows did Jilli get today??? Razz

Marshmellows are bed time snacks... but she has had cheedar cheese, licked 2 plates, had chicken flavored rice, popcorn and thin sliced chicken.

Nope not getting extra spoiled now at all.

ok and 2 marshmellows from her skin brother.

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Leah

greytgrays · Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Eden, NC

Leah
I don't know what to say except, I'm so sorry. We are hearing this C word way too often lately.
Love & Prayers
DebbieG

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Debbie
HuMom to furkids Pete, Princess, Zima & Boss and skinkid Jack

hounded2 · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 317 Location: Charlotte, NC

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Leah. Sad

I know you will cherish every second you have with her.

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Cynthia, huMom to Carly (Cw Your Charming), Princess (Lofty Princess), & Cruz, the galgo
and the angels: Frostman, Chloe, & Keno (greys) Hannah (weim), Irys (galgo)

Maggie's Mom · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject:

Leah, hugs from my gang to Jilli. We will be thinking about you all.

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Lynda M
Mom to Sugar, Toby, Smokey, Jasmine and Maggie-Mae CGC TDI.
Gizmo, Pumba, Miles, Leo and Gerty the cat at the Bridge. Wife to Rick (Greyt Seniors).