Bevd Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) (an operation....on The Sprout) So, going back a short time (a couple of months or so), Sprout started to limp a bit on one of his hind legs if he'd overdone it when out on walkies. It started off by just being a bit of a limp which would go away after a few hours rest. Then it prorgressed to a bit of a limp (again, only if he'd over done the rushing around with a ball in his gob on the fields) and it would last till the following day on occassion, so I'd give him some Metacam or Rimadyl and he was fine again for a while. But today, he was actually holding his hind right leggie up off the floor (whilst rushing around at high speed with a toy in his mouth) so today was the day he went off to see the vet. It transpires that most of Sprouts lameness is due to wear and tear and general normal stuff, with him being a more senior dog and all that but this acute problem has been caused by Sprout doing his cruciate ligament in We discussed a couple of different surgical options (as to leave the leg without surgery would but the leg at risk of breaking ) and we opted against the TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery and for the....other, lesser surgery that I can't actually remember the name of but I'll find out and add it at a later point. So, on Friday of this week, Sprouty will go in for x-rays (and special x-rays will be done, just in case the TPLO surgery does actually turn out to be necessary, rather than the less radical op) and then the operation itself will take place some time next week - probably Wednesday but believe me, I shall let you know I am not even going to start bleating about how this is The Sprout and how I'm not at all best pleased at the thought of him having anything at all wrong with any part of him and how I may not be very happy on the day he has to have aneasthetics and...all that... Here's my heart dog He may be thirteen and a half but he still loves to run and run and run and to play and play and play Your good thoughts for Sprout would be most welcome Edited June 1, 2007 by Bevd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I had no idea Sprout was 13!!!! Sending many prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm ALWAYS thinking of Sprout! ...but I'll do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopesslave Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I love Sprout! If he can survive living with Duffy and Darcy and Ella, surgery should be no problem for him! Best wishes to Sprout. Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Sprout is such a dear. I'll be thinking of him & you too. Never would have guessed him to be 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaniandMalachy Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Lot's of good thought for The Sprout , his leggie and you, Bev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyandBadger Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Many good thoughts and prayers for dear funny Sprout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fountainpengwen Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Tons of healing thoughts for my best Sprout man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Oh, poor muffin! I'll be holding you both in my thoughts! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I love Sprout! If he can survive living with Duffy and Darcy and Ella, surgery should be no problem for him! Best wishes to Sprout. I second that! You're Sprout is a trooper. I'm sure he'll come through like a champ. Give him kisses for us! Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Sending our good thoughts for Sprout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maryjo79 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Sending lots of good thoughts for Sprout and his mum I hope his recovery is uneventful and fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoomerMom Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Positive thoughts on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Sending prayers and white light to Sprout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSS Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Oh Sprout , every one hear is keeping you & mommy in our thoughts & prayers Quote RSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I had no idea Sprout was 13!!!! Sending many prayers I didn't either! Sending prayers for your baby Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 poor guy! hope it is all over soon and he is back to running with the big dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benson Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Always thinking good thoughts for Sprout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaB Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Count me among the stunned...Sprout's 13?! Love him...and your whole pack! Big Hugs & Good Thoughts coming your way from Iowa! Quote Lisa...sharing the journey with my best friend, Kevin, and our four greyhounds:Littermates Sweetie* & Spicy (Possible Betsy, Possible Edna), Moody* (Jr's Moody Man), and Dragon (Kiowa Dragonfire) *Gone to wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hugs to Sprout. And you. I'm sure he'll do just fine. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I would have never guessed! Sprout is 13? Sending many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lori Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I always have good thoughts for Sprout! I'm sure the surgery will go fine and he will be back to normal and maybe even a bit better. And here are some hugs for Bev, who I know is freaking out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomofSweetPotatoes Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) Sending good thoughts for Sprout (I too had no idea he was 13 either!) Is the other surgery TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement )? My neighbors Rotti had that done and was cruising around in 4 weeks (slowly) and back to snuff in 7. Edited May 17, 2007 by MomofSweetPotatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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