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2:57 am
14 December 2016
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I am sorry to hear about the mets and I think you’re right on top with your plan of action. I know I said this before and I totally don’t want to be pushy on this subject but I was wondering if you asked your vets about the bisphosphonates ? My Manni had developed a second osteosarcoma on the ribs and my vet told me that bisphosphonates wouldn’t make sense there, from his experience, but really only on „tubular“ bones, like legs. Now, different vets different opinions, as usual, but I remember thinking that if Manni hadn’t been a candidate for amputation this is a route I might have taken since it’s supposed to alleviate pain, too. So I thought I’d throw this out here again, maybe that’s worth pursuing in addition to the radiation?
all the best
tina
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
So sorry to hear about the mets but happy you are doing what you can to alleviate Yogi's pain. That is really the most important thing...and I have to say I would have made the same decision were it my dog. Otis has recovered well, but it has not been without complications, so giving him pain relief without further stressing his system seems ideal. Be More Dog is hard to do but I bet Yogi will appreciate it 😊
Big hugs,
Camille & Otis
Thanks all! It feels REAL good to have a plan of action in place!
@tinsch yes, thank you for your recommendation! We are planning on pursuing the bisphosphonates ! Fingers crossed it will work nicely with the radiation for pain relief.
Yogi has his first radiation treatment tomorrow followed by a second on Friday. We are meeting with his oncologist next week and will be able to give the bisphosphonates then!
<3 Team Yogi
7:12 am
14 December 2016
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That’s great, let us know how that went!
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
8:34 am
8 July 2017
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yogi said
Thanks all! It feels REAL good to have a plan of action in place!
Well done! Keep moving forward, you have a brilliant attitude and that is going to be a huge benefit to both you and Yogi!
Yogi has his first radiation treatment tomorrow followed by a second on Friday. We are meeting with his oncologist next week and will be able to give the bisphosphonates then!
<3 Team Yogi
Best of luck with the treatments, we are keeping all 19 paws 🐾 crossed for you! ❤️ Go team Yogi! <3
Petra, Stewie 🐾 and his Pride >^..^<
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