Jennifer Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) For those that aren't aware, Scooter was diagnosed with CES or LS earlier this year. Only since his eye surgery has it been bothersome enough that he is now medicated for it. In the last week he has been favoring his right rear leg...red flags went up and we visted the vet today. Update on Scooter's hips/ right rear leg: We got to the vet and Dr. C examined Scooter. She did a very thorough touch & feel examine on both his hind legs. She could see as we came in the office that he was ginger on the right leg already and during the examine he was shakey in the hind end, but that's normal now with the CES and having been standing since I got home and the car ride to the vet and the waiting room wait to get into the vet. Anyway, as she was examining the hind legs I was holding Scooter in the head and chest area and as soon as she applied pressure to his upper knee/ lower femur area, he tensed up significantly. When she applied pressure to the area on the left leg, nothing, again on the right leg and he jerked and tensed. Something is definitely going on with his knee/ lower femur area. Here's what we are left with for the time being: #1- It could be that he has injured his knee and that he is sore from that and that is why he's ginger on that leg at this time. There is no swelling or bone enlargement and there is no muscle deteriation. Even when she viewed him and examined him from the rear, his thigh muscles are very strong. A very good sign. #2- Yes, the knee joint area is a hot pocket for Osteo but at this time it would be to early, even if we did x-rays, to possibly say for sure that is could be Osteo. Reason being that since he has only just begun to show favoritism to that leg, it's very unlikely that anything would show in the x-ray this soon anyway. However, should this be something along those lines then it would develop quick enough that I would know in the next couple of weeks that it's something more than just a knee injury and that we need to do x-rays now. That being said, I'm not putting off having x-rays done, I am delaying it as this time to see if it is a knee injury and heals itself then his leg will improve, if he gets worse than what he is now, we'll know something is there to be detected. So, we are continuing on his pain meds that he already takes for his CES and we'll be keeping a sharp eye to see if the leg gets any worse. If it gets worse, we have problems. If it stays the same, it could still be just an injury that is slow to improve-if ever improve- kind of like a football player with a knee injury. Bottomline.....IF he doesn't improve and/ or worsens by the time we get back from Dewey then we will be having x-rays done. There. Clear as mud eh? And for those that's aren't familiar with CES Click Here Edited September 26, 2007 by Jennifer Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thanks for the report. Yep, clear as mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Perfectly! 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...
Batmom Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Mud pie, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Hope Mr. Scooter-man just has a sore leg and is back to himself in a couple days. 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...
GreyTzu Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 You are your wonderful Doc are on top of things. Awesome!! Hopefully Scooter will improve or stay the same. Improve would be good! Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Get better soon sweetie. 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...
Greytlady94 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hoping Scooter feels better soon. 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 KyGrey Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Oh Scooter, prayers are going out to you sweetie. Jennifer, thanks for the link. I like it as much or better than Dr. Stack's report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Feel better Scooter! Sending prayers it's a knee injury soon to resolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) Sending prayers for Scooter and you, Jennifer :hope Your vet sounds like a gem. Edited September 22, 2007 by jodyksam 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...
Guest Chynagirl Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 to you and Scooter and hoping that it's just an injury and heals quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Jennifer---I found this pic and was hoping it would cheer you up!! to Scooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I hope Scooter feels better soon, and thanks for the link, that was helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Jennifer---I found this pic and was hoping it would cheer you up!! to Scooter! That is just adorable!! :lol Thank you everyone. I know Scooter will be fine when he has GTer's looking out for him. Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Oh boy. Good luck and healing to you, Scooter boy! 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...
Burpdog Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Scootie Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 How is he today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Many good thoughts for sweet Scooter! Ivy has problems with his right rear leg too... Best wishes for a quick recovery! -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Sending good thoughts for Scooter. He is one special hound. Are you taking him to Dewey? From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yes, Scooter will be coming to Dewey. He'll probably only be attending the Pirates of the Beach event at the Bottle & Cork. The rest of the time I think he will be lounging on the sofa of his choice. Thank you all for your good thoughts. Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnno1 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 give him a big kiss for me Major & Black Jack are the BEST Doggies in the WORLD A Major Presence - MAJOR - March 10, 1999 - January 13, 2011 Little Joe - BLACK JACK - July 31, 1998 - February 8, 2011 "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. " - Randy Pausch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Sending prayers for Scooter! Hope he feels better soon:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeweytheGreyt Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Good thoughts and prayers for Scooter are on their way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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