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    What Do This Symptoms Indicate?

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    Diamond had similar symptoms, minus the gradual onset, with her herninated disc. Her eye on that side wasn't staying open, but it wasn't reacting to light or the neurologist's hand. The neurologist STRONGLY suspected a stroke or brain tumor, but when he did the MRI to confirm (actually two MRIs), he saw the damaged disc (and no stroke/tumor evidence). He determined that the bulging disc was pressing on a nerve that affected that entire side of her body.

    Managing Ibs

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    No advice, but I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, because the Hope Center has tentatively diagnosed Lucy with IBD. They've had us give her B-12 shots for the last six weeks - one more shot after a month and then we'll check her bloodwork again a month after that. If she's still not absorbing it at all, we'll be facing more tests, including a biopsy. If she's absorbed some but not enough, they've recommended a dietary consult with Virginia Tech for specially formulated home cooked food.

     

    Edited to add -Lucy is not on Pred, but they did suggest Prilosec at night. She was completely refusing breakfast, and the Prilosec seems to help.

     

    Lots of good thoughts for you - I know how stressful it is.

    7 Year Old Greyhound Presenting Grade 3 Heart Murmur And 11.5" Vhs

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    Heart murmurs are notoriously misdiagnosed in greyhounds, so the cardiogram to confirm it (or not) is a great idea. I'm not sure where you are or what's available in your area, but if available, a referral to a veterinary cardiologist might not be a bad idea.

     

    My Lucy (six years old) also has a Grade 3 murmer, confirmed via EKG by a cardiologist with greyhound experience. It's her opinion that at this point, Lucy doesn't need any meds or treatment. She does get geriatric blood work (which is a more complete workup than regular blood work) every six months, and a cardiology exam/EKG every eighteen months. It's been about two years since she was diagnosed, and fortunately, her murmer has remained about the same with no signs of heart enlargement.

    "it's Nothing" Thoughts For Cash, Please

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    Thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts.

     

    Watching him like a hawk and will call for x-rays immediately if I see it again (because I know from my experience with Gabe that "the bad limp" isn't always constant), but so far this morning, he's not limping and isn't screaming when I handle that leg.

     

    Hope, hope, hope it was just a muscle cramp or something.

     

    Edited to add - Lucy and I were fine after the wreck - just really shaken up. Fortunately, I was in an SUV, and the guy who hit me was in a car, so his vehicle took the brunt of the force and damage.

    "it's Nothing" Thoughts For Cash, Please

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    Cash is limping out of nowhere and screams when I touch his leg. No obvious injuries and no accidents that I've seen.

     

    We adopted him as a heart healer after losing Gabe to Osteo, and he's quickly become my heart dog. Nothing can be seriously wrong with him. So, it's nothing. It's nothing. It's nothing.

     

    Calling the vet for x-rays tomorrow if things don't improve.

     

    Lucy was diagnosed yesterday with IBD, and I was rear-ended on the way home from the vet, so it's been a rough week.

    7 Staples In My Head

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    No police were involved, this happened in my home with my dog. She's a wonderful dog and will make someone very, very happy, but it can't be me. I don't think I can get another dog for a very long time.

     

    Maybe not necessary, but keep the above advice in mind and the telephone numbers handy just in case. Sometimes going to the ER with a dog bite sets things in motion with animal control that are beyond your control.

     

    I know that when I saw a doctor for my dog bite, I had to beg and plead for the doctor NOT to file mandatory paperwork with animal control. He had to fill it out but gave it to me to file and....well, oops...

    Your Thoughts?

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    Lucy has been showing similar symptoms. While she's always gone through phases of picky eating, she'd stopped eating completely - treats included. She's ALWAYS loved her treats, so that was the last straw for me.

     

    After ordering a blood test (normal) and urinalysis (waiting for results), her vet referred her to a speciality center to get an updated EKG (a cardiologist diagnosed her a year ago with a mild heart murmur) and abdominal ultrasound. That appointment is tomorrow. In the meantime, she gave her sub-dermal fluids and an appetite stimulant.

     

    Edited to add - Lucy will be six next month.

    Osteo Thread Part Vi

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    This is awesome info. and thanks kyle i might tak eyou up on that offer. i got an email back form the clinic in ohio but it wasnt super helpful they basically said yes she has cancer you can amputate or leave it leaving it she may have 4 months amputate and chemo she might have a year but her lungs look clear. however we cant giveyou any info unless we had 3 lung scans....i sent 3 lung scans to them so they either didnt look at all my documents or the photos didnt open :S so im not so sure right now what else to talk to the ohio clinic about but i think im going to go through with the amputation her lungs look clear in all 3 scans and the biopsey report said is a low grade cancer and in humans that means its stage one so its been caught early. so i think im going to go with the amputation option 4 months compated to potentially 2 years is almost a no brainer to me i think im going to panic when i realize im taking her in to lose her leg im going to feel so unbearably guilty doing this but i think she will be a good candidate for it shes young shes vibrant shes energetic and shes got lots of attitude. i dont know how much chemo she will need but im freaking out.

     

    I totally understand freaking out in general, but if you're freaking out about the costs, Ohio State offers free chemotherapy drugs for retired racers. They mail the doses to your vet's office, and you're only charged the cost of administering them (IV, disposal, etc...). You can send an email to the same person you sent her scans to, and they'll tell you what info they need.

     

    Edited to add - They may've implemented a new policy requiring you to be an Ohio State supporter/member in order to get the free chemo. I believe they were going to that, but I don't know when it was set to take effect. Even so, I think membership is something like $100 a year, which is far less expensive than chemo drugs.

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