Guest mirthlesstroll Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Almost 11 year old Logan is limping for almost 3 weeks. Went to the vet last week. She poked & prodded all over him, but all she could come up with was an unusually painful toe that is swollen a little bit, and his back-end weakness is getting worse. He is already on Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM. She gave him Rimadyl, which gave him the big D We are going to get x-rays tomorrow(Friday) I hope that I am just being paranoid, and the x-rays will be a very $$$$ false alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Here's hoping it's nothing... Since it's only one toe, any sign of a corn? Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Here's hoping it's nothing... Since it's only one toe, any sign of a corn? My vet didn't see anything, but if it is a corn, it may be small, or deep in the pad & not visible. I can't see anything, either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnnyBell Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I'm keeping Logan in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow .I hope it's nothing serious.Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 How much glucosamine, chondrotin and msm are you giving him and what kind? Sending prayers for Logan. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Sending many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hope it's nothing serious Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnnyBell Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Any news yet........I know I'm impatient . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi Sandy,(and everyone else) Got the x-rays back. The vet said they showed some arthritis in his toes, wrists, shoulders, and some arthritic narrowing of the thoracic vertebrae(spine just below his neck) but no osteo . She discovered a previously broken toe - maybe the reason he was retired. The vet says the x-rays don't show enough damage to account for his pain, so it may be a pinched nerve in his neck or upper back, as he has a very sensitive spot there(He tried to bite her when she prodded the bad spot )He has always had a funny spot on the left side of his back just behind his left shoulder. We ran a full tick panel, just in case. Waiting for results on that. She is talking about a neuro or orthopedic consult - I would love input from anyone who's done this. I have no idea what they can offer him in terms of treatment. Our funds are a little limited, so we have to be selective about the treatments we can try. I think surgery will be out, as I have heard it is a very painful, long recovery, and he is not pain tolerant at all. Logan has been taking 1500 mgs of Glucosamine & 1200 mgs Chondroitin daily for years. I added 500 mgs MSM in April after he fell & hurt himself I get his stuff from Whole Foods Market - people grade good stuff. Thanks for all the prayers & good wishes. Adrienne & Logan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Wow... glad to hear no cancer...I don't really have any input on what an ortho or neuro consult might show. Maybe your vet can give you some insight on what additional info might be obtained. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnnyBell Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Oh I'm glad to hear no cancer.That's one relief.I'm sorry I have no advice as for the neuro or ortho,I do wonder what they can do.Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 My missy gets accupuncture for "tender" spots in her back/shoulder, etc associated with arthrititis. It has helped her greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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