Riverhound

Hi From Trenton!

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Yes. He's in no way urgent, other than being MY baby, of course. Vets say it's not cancer, just weird & ouchie. They gave me an ortho-guy to take him to, but I want to know what OSU says first. He's fine and even a PITA on Rimadyl; I'm the wreck!

I sent Joe's x-rays in late Thursday night. I'm wondering how long it generally takes for a response. I know this is too soon -- but how many business days did it take for you to get a reply? Joe's feeling his oats and being a pain in the neck. He needs more exercise -- but I'm afraid that if I walk him too much, or, especially, let him run, that he'll be GSOD-ing all over the place again. He's not a "normal" sleepy GH! My boy is spring loaded! (And we're looking to chip, but need to have him sorted out before we let him pick a playmate.)

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This. Rolled rawhides can be ok, under close supervision. Don't give the knotted "bones" -- they come apart and the ends can be swallowed. Take them away BEFORE the treat gets small enough to fit completely inside the dog's mouth. Many people don't give rawhides at all because dogs do choke on them, and they can expand in the stomach/gut and cause blockages. Bully sticks, tracheas, raw turkey necks and antlers can be safer choices. It's always good to watch when the dog has something that's a potential choking hazard, just like you would with a baby.

That sounds wonderful! I really like the "no shaving" idea. Critters look so pitiful with big bald spots.

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I sent the form with x-rays attached to OSU last night. Joe's still zonked out. The vet didn't say anything about limiting activity -- and he does seem better when I get him up and moving a bit. I won't let him run around the yard, but do you think short walks (20 minutes) are ok? A few times a day? He gets wacky without enough exercise. (And he doesn't like to potty in the yard unless it's a real emergency!)

She matches her bed! What a pretty girl.

Hi, from Trenton, NJ!

Thanks! One of Joe's favorite outings (when he's not gimpy) is a trip to New Hope/Lambertville. I've heard nothing but good things about Northstar, and will keep them in mind if he needs some kind of surgery. I was a spaz at work tonight! We weren't busy, so it was ok. Joe had a Rimadyl after the vet, and seems fine right now. I was afraid he'd be in pain after the exam/x-rays. DH says he wasn't pleased that I wasn't home; I got a big, bouncy greeting with play bows, pogo-ing and air-snaps. I so love my goofus doofus dog!

Let me say first that these will be going to OSU tomorrow -- can't do it now cause I need to get back to work. Joe started limping about a month and a half ago. Took him to the very gentle vet, who thought it was a back sprain. Put him on Rimadyl & he felt better, but not great. Two nights ago he got me up to potty in the middle of the night, and SCREAMED going downstairs when he put weight on his left hind leg. (It gets worse when he's inactive, better with gentle walkies) Took him to the vet today -- gentle vet was confused and called in aggressive vet who made Joe (and me!) scream when she moved his knee around. X-rays show a "bubble". In vet-speak: Left tibial crest, lateral radiograph, small bone cyst-like lesion, pain w/drawer test left stifle. They say it doesn't look like cancer & that if it were he'd be much worse off since it's been about 6 weeks since the first visit. His only problem is pain; he's a loon who wants to run and play, jump on the sofa and shred stuffies! They recommend an ortho consult with David A. Puerto of Cares in Langhorne, PA. Anyone used him before? What do you all think of the X-rays? The first one, with my fancy red arrow, is from today. The others were done in Sept. They tried to get other views today, but Joe was all done with being manipulated! I think I should have asked them to do the other knee for comparison. I've had him a little over a year -- I know nothing about his medical history while he raced. Thanks! I'll be back on after 8.

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:yay Good girl Luna!

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Hi & welcome! Can't wait for pics and the adoption tale!

Me too! I can usually get him to do the first command, but if I don't cough up the goodies, Joe's all done! He's got me trained!

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WHOOT! WHOOT! WHOOT! :offwall :offwall :offwall

I'm so sorry! :f_pink