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jp4m2 · 11-11-2010, 05:30 AM

I'm just seeing this and I'm so sorry the news is not encouraging from the vet......I know you'll do right by Carlo....My well wishes are with you and your entire family........

JeanieK · 11-11-2010, 05:53 AM

Wishing you and Carlo the best of luck. I hope he has great success with this treatment. This has to be very hard on everyone concerned.

TresCutePiggies · 11-11-2010, 06:50 AM

I'm so sorry this isn't the news we were all hoping for.

I know Carlo is one strong fellow, and I have faith he'll tolerate the chemo regimen very well again! My bullmastiff would actually take the chemo pills (cytoxan) directly from my (gloved) hand. Crazy boy. He wasn't bothered by the oral chemo meds at all. It was nothing like the adriamycin (iv) treatments where he would usually sleep all the next day. Of course, that could have been from exhaustation after being hooked up for 8 hours surrounded by yappy dogs at the oncologist more than the drug itself. He also did injections of vincristine without side effects.

They do remarkably well on chemo, but I don't think I need to tell you that when Carlo is pulling for 2 mile walks!

enchilila · 11-11-2010, 08:30 AM

I am sorry to hear the news about Carlo. He definitely has a strong will to live, but not just for himself, but for you and your wife. He loves you as much as you love him. Carlo and your family will be in my prayers.

shodanusmc · 11-11-2010, 10:32 AM

Carlo took his 100MG's of Lomustine last night and so faqr, no ill effects. He ate, chewed his nylabone, and will be heading for a walk soon. Next Monday he starts taking Triamcinolone every day also. Another Steroid, but no more of the prednisone. Thanks again for all the well wishes. Have Veterans Day!

Susan78 · 11-11-2010, 11:12 AM

Sending prayers your way and hope for the best for so.

yorkieusa · 11-11-2010, 04:01 PM

I hope he does well on the medications. Sending special thoughts and prayers to you both!

teacup0819 · 11-11-2010, 04:21 PM

So sorry your didn't hear more promising news from the vet....I am praying the Carlo tolerates the treatment well and beats the odds. It sounds like he is a much loved pup and loves you very much in return. Hopefully you will hear some encouraging news after a few weeks of treatment.

On another note, Happy Veteran's Day!

shodanusmc · 11-14-2010, 10:41 AM

Carlo is doing fine. Been 5 days since he took the Chemo Drug Lomustine, and no ill effects. Fingers crossed that this rescue attempt for the big guy works. Here are a few pictures, and one of the Peacock on our property.

shodanusmc · 11-14-2010, 10:43 AM

a few more

ladyjane · 11-14-2010, 10:47 AM

Love the pics!! Carlo looks terrific, Steve!

I am so glad to hear that he is tolerating the chemo well. Love his collar!

Maxine is a sweet little one!

I will trade you three hawks for that peacock! They are hovering over my property today and I am less than pleased.

shodanusmc · 11-14-2010, 11:08 AM

We always have Hawks circling overhead looking for a meal. We back up to a Forest Preserve, so we are always on the lookout and never let Maxine out alone. Carlo is always with here, or one of us. I would love to see a hawk try to carry carlo away! Better yet, it would take a huge bird, and I would rather not see it!

ladyjane · 11-14-2010, 11:10 AM

Cathy swears a hawk cannot pick my pups up...but, I am not buying it. I know one picked up a rabbit down the street one day.

JeanieK · 11-14-2010, 11:21 AM

Oh I definitely think hawks can carry away a yorkie. We have them here all the time, but they never bother the dogs. I think it's because they are close to the house.

MaddiesMommie · 11-14-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

We always have Hawks circling overhead looking for a meal. We back up to a Forest Preserve, so we are always on the lookout and never let Maxine out alone. Carlo is always with here, or one of us. I would love to see a hawk try to carry carlo away! Better yet, it would take a huge bird, and I would rather not see it!

LOL!

I also notice his collar, Bad To The Bone, I'm not buying that for one minute...his attemt to get some rest from Maxine, maybe.

I always enjoy pics of your two, thanks for posting. Still saying prayers and sending hugs for Carlo.

11-11-2010, 05:30 AM	#31
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I'm just seeing this and I'm so sorry the news is not encouraging from the vet......I know you'll do right by Carlo....My well wishes are with you and your entire family........ __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

11-11-2010, 06:50 AM	#33
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I'm so sorry this isn't the news we were all hoping for. I know Carlo is one strong fellow, and I have faith he'll tolerate the chemo regimen very well again! My bullmastiff would actually take the chemo pills (cytoxan) directly from my (gloved) hand. Crazy boy. He wasn't bothered by the oral chemo meds at all. It was nothing like the adriamycin (iv) treatments where he would usually sleep all the next day. Of course, that could have been from exhaustation after being hooked up for 8 hours surrounded by yappy dogs at the oncologist more than the drug itself. He also did injections of vincristine without side effects. They do remarkably well on chemo, but I don't think I need to tell you that when Carlo is pulling for 2 mile walks! __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here. Last edited by TresCutePiggies; 11-11-2010 at 06:51 AM.

11-11-2010, 08:30 AM	#34
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	I am sorry to hear the news about Carlo. He definitely has a strong will to live, but not just for himself, but for you and your wife. He loves you as much as you love him. Carlo and your family will be in my prayers. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

11-11-2010, 04:01 PM	#37
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I hope he does well on the medications. Sending special thoughts and prayers to you both! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-11-2010, 04:21 PM	#38
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	So sorry your didn't hear more promising news from the vet....I am praying the Carlo tolerates the treatment well and beats the odds. It sounds like he is a much loved pup and loves you very much in return. Hopefully you will hear some encouraging news after a few weeks of treatment. On another note, Happy Veteran's Day! __________________ RIP Biscuit My heart belongs to Trixie

11-11-2010, 05:53 AM	#32
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Wishing you and Carlo the best of luck. I hope he has great success with this treatment. This has to be very hard on everyone concerned.

11-11-2010, 10:32 AM	#35
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Carlo took his 100MG's of Lomustine last night and so faqr, no ill effects. He ate, chewed his nylabone, and will be heading for a walk soon. Next Monday he starts taking Triamcinolone every day also. Another Steroid, but no more of the prednisone. Thanks again for all the well wishes. Have Veterans Day!

11-11-2010, 11:12 AM	#36
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	Sending prayers your way and hope for the best for so.

11-14-2010, 10:47 AM	#41
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Love the pics!! Carlo looks terrific, Steve! I am so glad to hear that he is tolerating the chemo well. Love his collar! Maxine is a sweet little one! I will trade you three hawks for that peacock! They are hovering over my property today and I am less than pleased. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-14-2010, 11:08 AM	#42
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	We always have Hawks circling overhead looking for a meal. We back up to a Forest Preserve, so we are always on the lookout and never let Maxine out alone. Carlo is always with here, or one of us. I would love to see a hawk try to carry carlo away! Better yet, it would take a huge bird, and I would rather not see it!

11-14-2010, 11:10 AM	#43
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Cathy swears a hawk cannot pick my pups up...but, I am not buying it. I know one picked up a rabbit down the street one day. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-14-2010, 11:21 AM	#44
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Oh I definitely think hawks can carry away a yorkie. We have them here all the time, but they never bother the dogs. I think it's because they are close to the house.