krissn333 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 We have a vet appointment for tomorrow (Monday) at 4:15 central. I posted a week or so ago about him acting kind of punky and having lost some weight. I switched his food to something with more calories and he gets an ensure after dinner in the evening every other day. He looks a little thicker to me, which is good, and I was almost considering cancelling his appointment because he seemed a lot better. Today he seems to be favoring one of his rear legs. He is using it but seems to be kind of cautious when he walks. He didn't run in the yard today and just kind of meanders around. He had no trouble squatting to poop or anything like that, his appetite is good and he wags his tail for me, but something is amiss in his eyes...he just looks at me like he's hurting. No other signs though, just the looks he gives me. I am TERRIFIED of the C word and I can't stop crying. I am really really really hoping he's just thrown something in his back that can be fixed with some chiropractic. I've manipulated his legs and he doesn't seem to mind that at all but when he's standing, if I scritch near his butt he tenses...I don't know if he's hurting or if he's doing his butt dance. Please please please let it be an easy fix...he's my boober boy and I can't bear the thought of anything worse than a pinched nerve I am so scared right now... Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending prayers for the BEST possible outcome tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Here's hoping it's something minor and Fritz will be just fine. 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...
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nyGreys Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending many prayers. I hope it's a minor thing going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 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...
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Batmom Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending prayers and hoping it's just a minor muscle thing that'll get better with rest. 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...
silverfish Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending good thoughts for the best outcome - dont' panic just yet. There are plenty of other things it could be. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Keep us posted, Kristin. Sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending prayers for you and Fritz. Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest meandmygreys Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hoping the vet visit comes back good !! keeping you in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Sending prayers. When Paul was limping, it was, thankfully, a soft tissue injury. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 With prayers and good thoughts and wishes for you and your pup! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozziemydoggy Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Poor baby!! I hope you get good news today. Quote Argo and bridge babies Artemis, Icarus and Iris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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krissn333 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 *UPDATE* Just got home...turns out the boy has lots of blood in his urine and it's probably a kidney infection...we did some bloodwork, should get it back tomorrow. We have antibiotics for him and we'll go from there. The infection is making him walk funny, doc adjusted him and could tell he was in pain when he got to his kidney area. He's acting like a nutty idiot today...pogoing around when I grabbed his leash, smiling at me. He's pretty worn out though so we'll get started on the antibiotics and try to put some more weight on him...he's down to 61 lbs...he raced at 63/64 lbs. Poor baby. Thank you all for all of your prayers and well wishes...we'll keep you updated. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Oh Thank GOODNESS. THat is greyt. He'sll be back in no time. Oh Thank GOODNESS. THat is greyt. He'sll be back in no time. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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