possible osteosarcoma... please help

[Gin&Dex]

Ginger update...

Hi all,

I wish I had some good news to share, but I really don't. Ginger's mass has grown considerably over the last few weeks, and last night she cried until 1:00am.

It's strange because, last night she played for a little while... not overdoing it... I'm wondering if she is just sore from playing, or if is from the tumor.

For the first time, she seems to be in pain. I'm going by the vet's office this afternoon to pick up some more pain medicine, but I'm really afraid the time is near. I went home to check on her at lunch and she seemed ok... wagged her little nub at me, and whined a few times. So I think we'll try the medicine tonight and see how she does.

I am simply heartsick.... I will not let her suffer, but I want to give her a chance if she is just sore from playing. My heart is breaking......

Keep us in your thoughts, please.......

 

[Austin's Mom]

I'm so sorry Ginger isn't doing so well. I'll continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully she's just sore from playing.

 

[Elyse]

((((HUGS)))) to you Melanie and to Ginger. I am so sorry she is not feeling well. You both continue to be in our thoughts. Please keep us posted on how she is doing the next couple of days. Sloppy kisses to you Ginger girl.

 

[sweetboxer]

Melanie, I'm glad to hear from you, although I'm sorry that Ginger girl isn't feeling well. Try not to give up...I know how hard it is. The thing that sucks about cancer is that it is such a roller coaster ride. One day, they're totally fine, acting like they've never been sick, and the next day, boom, they're down and out and you feel horrible b/c you don't know what to do for them. All you want is to make the cancer go away. This might just be one of those drops and then she'll be fine in a day or two. Just remember to give her lots of squeezes and lovin' and cherish all the time you have with her. I will ask my Cadence to keep special watch over her.
Colby and Skye send Ginger lots of kisses and wiggles, and I send you a BIG hug and lots of ((((((((((((healing vibes))))))))))). Stay strong!

 

[Slobber Baby]

I'm so sorry Ginger isn't feeling well..my heart goes out to you...sending strength vibes to you and slobbery kisses to Ginger..please keep us posted...

Laura

 

[Mama_Zookeeper]

Poor Miss Ginger, I hope she is just sore from playing. I have a big thing for the silver faced boxer babies. I like puppies, but it is the silver faces that melt my heart! I am praying for you Miss Ginger, sending out lots of hugs, kisses & healing vibes.

lovicon, Dora

 

[Gin&Dex]

Hi friends...

Thank you all for your support. I haven't been online very much lately with all the hurricane action going on. I have truly felt like something has been missing, and though it was hard to post a "not so good" update on Ginger, I already feel better. I've missed you guys!

I went by the vets office this afternoon, and I was in tears in the waiting room. I finally got to talk to the vet, and he said we've got lots of room to up her dosage of pain medicine. We started her on the lowest dose we could. Of course, we are not intending on keeping her sedated (because that's not quality of life), just uping the dosage so that she is comfortable. He said we should try that and see how she does. We're also going to up her dosage of the steroid to try and shrink the tumor again. He really gave me some confidence back, and told me not to give up yet, that we've still got things to try--as long as she is comfortable.

She met me at the door when I came home today, so I don't think she's ready to give up the fight. I'm hoping the new doses will work... hearing her cry last night was torture to me. It crushed my heart that I couldn't help her, so I just held her and told her I loved her. She didn't cry as long as I was holding her and petting her. So I keep hoping that it was just one of those "bad days". We'll find out as time passes... but I feel much better this afternoon. The vet told me again, that I'll know when she's ready.... and I'll let her go when she is. It will kill me, but I'll do it for her.

Thanks for listening, and I will keep you updated in the next few days. Your hugs and kisses are much appreciated (and NEEDED!). You guys are the best!

 

[Cindy Creel]

I am so glad to hear that the doctor can give her some stronger meds. I will keep you and Ginger in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Gin&Dex]

Hello friends,

This morning Ginger lost her battle against the cancer that consumed her leg. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but she and I made a deal... if she was ready to stop fighting, I would let her.

Things seemed to be going ok until Sunday afternoon. I woke up early and went to the barn to ride my horses. She was fine when I left. When I came home, she didn't get off the couch to greet me. I petted her and left her alone. When she finally did get up, I noticed her lower leg was really swollen, and when I looked closer, it looked bruised--almost black. I knew at that moment, that the fight was over. I gave her some pain medicine and held her all night long. She slept and was in no pain.

This morning we went to the vet and told him it was time. Her gums were very pale, and she was very agitated. I know she was uncomfortable. Ginger and I had some alone time in the office, and I held her in my lap when she crossed the bridge. She went very peacefully and she is in no more pain. I know she is now playing with Cadence and Freckles and Mookie and all of her other new friends that she has heard so much about.

I want to thank all of you for your kind words through this battle. I cannot thank you enough for giving us encouragment and hope and a shoulder to cry on. I can't find the words to express how much it has meant to me to have boxerworld friends who understand and care. I truly can't.

Ginger has a nice spot in the yard to rest in. She can watch the sun rise in the morning, and rest in the shade in the evening.

She will always be with us, and I love her so much!

Thank you all.....
Melanie & Dexter

 

[mmichaelson]

I am in tears reading this! I am so sorry about your beautiful girl. I know she is playing with our other babies at the bridge. (((hugs)))