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FABULOUS NEWS! ALL TESTS ARE IN.... EVERYTHING IS GOOD. NO SIGNS OF MALFUNCTIONING ORGANS.... NO CANCER!!!!!! HOORAY! They don't know what this foot issue is, and we are treating it like infection... but they do know HE'S CANCER FREE! PARTY TIME FOR WINSLOW!!!!!! Glynis

I managed to make a couple more videos of Winslow. His foot looks a little better this evening. Otherwise, he's doing well. No fever or illness. Glynis

She ate some frozen BilJac and some roasted chicken

Depends on what is considered severe. I can tell you that Ivey's limp from a TBD was the same as a few weeks past osteo diagnosis. I would do another set of xrays and have them draw blood and get the panel off. Unless, you are very comfortable with the first set of xrays. It sounds like the vet is not? edited to add: yes, as Batmom says: did you check for corns/warts?

Have her send everything or put something together in an email and email to the consult line. Dr. C I think is in Dewey but Dr. Marin should be there. Have her say everything she is thinking. The more complete with what has been done and what should be done and her thoughts is best.

Have them draw the blood and send to NC State or Protatek when she goes in for the xrays. I know Protatek is very quick. She may have raced at Wheeling but you don't know where she was whelped, farmed or trained, right?

What I did with Rob Roy: doxy treatment acupuncture chiropractic what I wish I would have done: tick panel (e canis, babesia, RMSF, lyme and VF) & pcr for e ewingii I think Rob had a spinal neck tumor but I'll never know..... I knew when the acupuncture and chiropractic didn't help it was bad. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_babes...on_in_dogs.html

I would get him somewhere today or tomorrow as it's the weekend. Didn't someone suggest Tuft's at one point? Is that close to you?

A TBD can cause limping. Have you tried doxy? Have you had an acupuncture/chiropractic vet look at her?

October 4, 2007 Hi Diane, We were out this morning and I did a few video clips. They are attached. It's hard to do because I have to keep stopping to help Winslow, but I did notice that his balance is getting a lot better. I just don't want to let him fall. I noticed in the video that he's been putting his foot down a bit, and that's a real improvement from yesterday. Hooray!! Hopefully Winslow won't be limping like this tomorrow, but if he is, we'll do it again because it's pretty amazing. Glynis

Have her call Ohio State. Since she is the owner, they will talk to her (or have her email them) so they can suggest what it could be and perhaps a direction to look at. Has anyone tried antibiotics? Clavamox would not hurt and if it's something like suggested above, it would help.

I talked with Glynis yesterday. She was concerned she would not be able to lift Winslow into, or out of, the car. No need to worry--he jumped right in and jumped right out at the vet's office and proceeded to trot into the vet's office using two legs! Yes, you read that right, he is walking around (or rather running/walking fast to keep balance) on two legs. Glynis mentioned getting a video and I said, yes, you must! The staff and vet were amazed he was running around on two legs because of his size. Never underestimate a greyhound

She ate very little yesterday She may have gotten one meal in her eating different things. I started zantac and if that doesn't work, will go back to prilosec. I really hate messing with her stomach acid without "knowing". She is a private girl unlike others <sigh>

Hi Diane, We are back from the vet... 9 hours. a long day. Here's the rundown: GOOD NEWS! Chest xrays appear normal. They have to be sent to radiologist, but from what they can see, all is well with the lungs.!!!! They also did xrays of the left and right wrist and right leg. They saw nothing. They brought in Dr. Massat who did his amputation in January. He thought this was the beginning of an abscess, so they did a fine needle aspiration. No pus or bacteria noted. They still believe this is the beginning of an abscess and or severe cellulitis, so he got antibiotics and we are at home. 15 days of Clavamox, a Tramadol and Benadryl as needed and a revisit in 9 days unless there is no improvement. A controlled HOORAY! When we get the radiology report, then I will be shouting it out!. Now, Winslow is totally asleep and I'm about to join him! Glynis From me:

Great news!

She is acting normal for her. Ate again last night and nothing this morning.

Addison's is a concern with any surgery or stress. Perhaps the vet can give him a shot for the pred instead of the pills? Also, is he taking anything for his stomach? Sending prayers!

I've had some do it especially during oak season. Nasty!

October 3, 2007 Diane, I'm waiting for John to arrive and then we are off to the vet. Winslow did much better last night with the benadryl. The foot is still very swollen and quite sore, but he slept better and didn't seem restless. I gave him 1/2 of a tramadol at 5 am after he went out, and he's sleeping now. Hopefully he'll be more relaxed in the car and not feel like he has to stand up and look out the window. I did notice that his balance on 2 legs is getting pretty good. I can't believe it. He's actually adapting to it. I really thought we were at the limit when he had his amp. I always said that I didn't think he would survive an injury on another leg. But, here we are, and he's coping with it. This time around, living in the basement hasn't been as bad. I've been here since Sunday. Winslow knows the drill this time and he doesn't mind being here. Last time he was so confused. Now, he seems to welcome the idea of no stairs. Also, I brought the big bed this time and that makes a big difference. I'm just glad we have someplace to go when there are problems like this. Well, it's almost time to go. I'm really scared and trying not to show it to Winslow. He hates going to the vet anyway, although he does it without too much complaint. I just hope everything works out today. Glynis Sending lots of prayers to Winslow and Glynis and lots of hugs!

Sounds normal but I'd still call the vet.

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Sending my sympathy

I suggested she inspect the foot with a magnifying glass Good idea! I just did it. Magnifying glass and flashlight. Some bruising from the swelling, but otherwise, nothing. Dr. Couto didn't have much info. Apparently this isn't a cancer related thing, but either an injury or bite or sting. I spoke with my oncologist, too. He said ok on the benadryl. Gave him one at 12:00. Diameter of big foot was 7.25 inches. At 3:00 it was 6.75 inches. He's sleeping well and allowing me to touch it and examine it more closely. I've decided to take him to the vet tomorrow. I want them to check this again. If the benadryl helps and it's getting better then he can have his cancer check up. Our friend John Frye will go with me and help me get him there. The oncologist will only do stuff that allows him to lay down and he won't be standing much. We really need this to go away. Right now, he's feeling pretty good. Get this: Winslow has figured out how to lean on the fence to pee. Smart boy. Glynis Now, I'm scared- This from Dr. Couto: The chest Xrays would be helpful, since there is a syndrome (hypertrophic osteopathy or HO) that we see in hounds with pulmonary tumors that causes leg swelling, and initially the leg X rays are normal. I would strongly consider using Deramaxx. Ok, Chest xray is on for tomorrow. Glynis

She ate all her breakfast just now!