Thanks so much to everyone.  The vet called and said to start giving Opie Prilosec and to cut the Deramaxx in half (= 50 mg).  I went to town right away and picked up the Prilosec and fed Opie rice and a little boiled chicken; gave him the 1/2 of Deramaxx and the Prilosec. He is sleeping right now.  His breathing is still a little off.  I mean, he is breathing relatively fast and shallow, but does not seem to be in distress otherwise.  He has normal poop and he showed interest in investigating a curly coated retriever that wandered into the yard (I coaxed the dog with some treats.  Her name was Frieda and her mom was so happy to get her back)  It was a nice day outside today and after Frieda's mom came and picked her up, Opie nested himself on top of a snow bank and enjoyed the weather for awhile.

I have my fingers crossed.  I think as Pam and a few others mentioned that it may have possibly been the Deramaxx.  I think tonight will tell.  Someone asked why the pain meds for lung mets.  Are lung mets not painful?  I don't know.  Didn't ask the vet.  All I know is that last week, Opie was in obvious pain.  I may not have mentioned that he is growing tumors by leaps and bounds all over his body.  Opie has always been a good lipoma grower, he has many, but now he has tumors under his skin that are more solid.  They range in size from pea to golf ball and there are too many to even count.  They are growing exponentially in size and number.  I opted not to have any of them aspirated.  Its kind of like, for what purpose?  My focus now is to keep Opie comfortable and happy and his tail wagging.

I just want all you tripawd pawrents to know that you all have helped me in more ways than you can imagine.  I feel like even though we have never met, that I have forged friendships incredibly fast and deeper than I would ever think possible in cyber space.  Thank you all.  I will let you know how Opie is tomorrow.  Nancy

Tripawd Family,

Thank you so much for all your posts, concern, well wiishes, thoughts and prayers about Opie.  He had a really good night.  No throwing up.  He even grabbed his ball this morning for me to take him out and play.  Posted on his blog this AM.  I guess from here on out we take it one day at a time.  Maybe he will make it at least until breakup so he can go swimming a couple more times, though I am not going to hold on to him for that if he gives me the signals that he is ready for immortality.  Thanks again!