Batmom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 IMHO tick disease alone is unlikely to cause that severe of a limp. Even if it's the root cause, it would pretty much have to have caused some bone/tissue changes for there to be a severe limp. You're going to have to address those changes with something besides a course of antibiotics or Imizol shot. I would not wait on the x-rays and evaluation. Ortho eval because those folks are really good at watching a dog move, checking range of motion, looking for sensitive places, etc. 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...
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Batmom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 P.S. You have checked feet for corns, hard spots, weird stiff toes, etc.? I probably asked that 15 times already but if not, it's worth a look. The second-last time Zema's corn came back, you couldn't see it, you could only feel it. Flashlight, look up between the toes, between the pads; bend each toe the way it should bend and wiggle it back and forth; run your finger over the whole surface of each pad, pressing gently; check the nailbeds; squeeze each toe gently ........... 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...
maryz Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Sending prayers for your Polli. I can't imagine what you are feeling. She's a beauty and looks like such a sweetheart. 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...
Burpdog Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) IMHO tick disease alone is unlikely to cause that severe of a limp. Depends on what is considered severe. I can tell you that Ivey's limp from a TBD was the same as a few weeks past osteo diagnosis. I would do another set of xrays and have them draw blood and get the panel off. Unless, you are very comfortable with the first set of xrays. It sounds like the vet is not? edited to add: yes, as Batmom says: did you check for corns/warts? Edited October 4, 2007 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Sending prayers for beautiful Polli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 DH came home early, took the flashlight and checked the foot. Nodda. We were comfortable with the xrays under the circumstances, no anethesia so yes, we will proceed with another more conclusive round for the neck and shoulder... still praying for a soft tissue injury that will just require more 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...
Guest greytmonty Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Robin, I am thinking of you and Polli, I am sorry you and she are going through this. Keep us posted re the ortho vet and the blood studies. I know you have great vets up there. We have had great experience down here at U Penn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 is there any chance that the limp is originating in the ankle area as opposed to the shoulder? just wondering if you should have xrays of the ankle area done... Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 While she is out, we will have it all x-rayed so we have a baseline. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I truly hope it's nothing too serious, and I'm sending good thoughts Polli's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Prayers and white light for Polli, and hugs to you. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Is there a way for an oncologist to look at both sets of xrays? Maybe transmit them to OSU? That what I did when my brood started limping to get a 2nd opinion. Praying all is ok with Pollie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinnyLegDogLover Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 No medical advice, just lots of prayers for Polli and her family. Stay positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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