mareyeka Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 (edited) Well, we're going back to the original greyhound-savvy vet tomorrow. It will be a tight fit timewise as I have to bring my dd to the airport to the north and then we have to go an hour to the south with Oscar. Ah, how nice it is to be needed. This vet is going to follow Dr. Couto's medication protocol suggestion of tramadol and a few other meds combined. On one hand, Oscar seems a lot happier and better (jumping, that one run in the back yard), but he still seems to be in pain and can't walk far. So, we'll see what this dr says as he saw Oscar at his worst two weeks ago. Thanks for all the good thoughts for the O-man. He's my sweetie, for sure. Saturday afternoon update: We went to see our new vet - what a nice man. Of course he's nice, he has two of his own greyhounds. He could see that Oscar still has a pronounced limp on the left side but he was significantly better from two weeks before. He still has difficulty turning the head completely to the left and resisted it but not as badly as before. In his opinion, it's very unlikely it's cancer, he said that it had crossed his mind but if it had been, it would have been the very fast moving one and Oscar would have gone downhill very quickly. It is more likely that this is a chronic disc injury that he may have had when he came to us. I have always said, from the very beginning, that Oscar had a bit of an odd walk with his front paws. Anyway, we have switched to Dr. Couto's recommended protocol for this type of injury, tramadol/anti-inflammatory/pepcid. We can to to a steroid if needed down the road. It's not going to be cheap for the medication, but we'll do what we have to do. Oh, and that day that Oscar was in such severe pain? That was the evening after he saw the vet and now the vet thinks that the pain was from the manipulation of his neck when he was checking him that morning. So, as soon as we came into the house, I gave Oscar one of my Tramacet, which is the same thing as Tramadol but with acetomeniphen and the dr okayed that. I didn't want Oscar to suffer like he did that night. So, now I'll order the harness, get him his meds and we'll get past this thing. Surgery will likely be in his future down the road if the disc deteriorates to the point that he is in too much pain or can't function, but for now, it looks like medical intervention is all we need. Fingers and paws crossed. Thanks so much every one. I pray that others with sick or hurting hounds that they get the same wonderful care that Oscar is now getting. (by the way, I had forwarded my email conversation with Dr. Couto to the vet and he was very happy to now have a contact for Dr. Couto. He said that he would be in touch with him for sure as he has about 45 greyhounds in his practice. Everything happens for a reason.) Edited July 21, 2007 by mareyeka Quote Remembering the games we used to play: Games We Used to Play: A Hop, Skip and Jump Down Memory Lane Oscar (Answer to Chevy): 8/23/02-8/13/07 & Dee (Cee Bar Denise): 12/23/98-8/28/08. Order your own copy of Oscar's Diaries: Life as a Retired Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sending prayers for Oscar. 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...
Fudge Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Good Luck O-man at your doc appointment tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 All fingers, paws, and toes crossed for Oscar. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Keeping Oscar in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Good Luck tomorrow Oscar man. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Lots and lots of good, healing thoughts for Oscar!!! :goodluck Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sending many prayers for Oscar. Oxcar...dis iz Lacers...youz gotta get bedder dude. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery for Oscar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Lots of good thoughts for Oscar. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Praying all goes well tomorrow Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maryz Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sending prayers for Oscar. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mareyeka Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 bumped because of update in the original post. Quote Remembering the games we used to play: Games We Used to Play: A Hop, Skip and Jump Down Memory Lane Oscar (Answer to Chevy): 8/23/02-8/13/07 & Dee (Cee Bar Denise): 12/23/98-8/28/08. Order your own copy of Oscar's Diaries: Life as a Retired Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Oscar...if mommy would get you a soft touch keypad for your computer, and a beautiful masseus for your neck & shoulder after writing your diary all day, maybe you'd feel better. I will put you in my prayers through out the day for complete restoration & healing my sweet puppy man. And for your mommy to not be stressed out about this. Hers too sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm so glad that Oscar is feeling a bit better and now there is a plan to get the boy back to his old self. Looks like something good came out of all of this, especially for your vet! Give that boy a hug for me. Now you can relax a little. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I hope Oscar continues to improve on the new medicine protocol. Sending lots of love and scritches to the handsome fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Sending more prayers for continued recovery. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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