Guest ss556 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 We have an appointment at 10:45 this morning to check Alan's rear legs, mainly the right rear one. He doesn't stand right, he puts it outward and sometimes inward, not bearing all his weight on it. He's been stumbling, shuffling lately and I want to see what we are dealing with. His third eyelid is also red and he has pannus, so that should be checked. Busy time of year for most, but if you can send good thoughts for my Alan, I would appreciate it. I'm hoping it's something easy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending lots and lots of good thoughts for Alan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LolasMom Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I'll be thinking of you today Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Good Thoughts and prayers for Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Lots of prayers for Alan coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending good thoughts for Alan, please let us know what the vet says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending positive thoughts for Alan that all goes smoothly at the vets this morning. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Alan, you sure do keep your mama busy! Tell the vet everything so he can fix you right up. Green and red and blue and white light for you young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gracegirl Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Good thoughts coming your way! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending lots of good thoughts for sweet Alan. 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...
fritofeet Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Lots of prayers for Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Sending good thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 :hope 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...
Guest Snowy8 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Lots of prayers aimed right your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Always in my thoughts! update when you can. 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 ss556 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) Back from vet. He has arthritic changes but also shows neurological deficits from mid-back to legs. Said it could be LS, could be disc problems, but is definitely a nerve problem. Both legs are affected but the right is worse. He did the knuckling test on the right leg and Alan was unable to straighten out his paw. He said both rear legs are not normal, doesn't think it's cervical, and knows nothing about acupuncture except it should help w/ chronic conditions and may help Alan for this and his kidney disease. And b/c of the KD, he is limited to what he can get, no steriods, so no depro shots. Can give tramadol if needed, didn't yet in case I follow up w/ a holistic vet. Can do xrays if I want - also to see if there's a tumor; also suggested that a physical therapist may help with the treadmill under water. I'm just trying to think straight now and figure things out. fortunately, Alan is still fine, walks ok, runs a bit, and seems happy. He's eating a lot - he weighs 93 lbs. - A big boy! So, I have to look at the bright side for now:) Thank you very much for all the well wishes, they are greytly appreciated. Any comments, suggestions, etc. will be helpful for me! Edited December 24, 2007 by ss556 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 defintely try the acupuncture...it could take a few visits before you notice an improvement, but it may be noticeable right away, too :hope 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 December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 As you know we have that appointment with Donato the 29th. I expect we will be taking Teddy for a while. See if you can get an appointment there too. If you want me to go with you, let me know. 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 Snowy8 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I've heard some good things about acupuncture...did I spell that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Sending prayers and gentle hugs. 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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