mareyeka Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I found a local vet who knows greys because the vet I like for Dee is only available on Fridays and here they were willing and able to take her in this afternoon to have a look. The vet spent over an hour with her so her leg was checked very, very carefully. We had her leg and hips x-rayed. The vet said she'd never seen such good, clear hip x-rays on a dog that wasn't asleep. (insert proud mama emoticon here ) Her hips are clear, the bones good and solid. The problem is near her ankle where she broke her leg many years ago. The arthritls around the break is very bad and - here's the scary part - there's a dark spot on the bone. However, she and the radiologist feel that it could be an infection because she did have a skin infection over that leg when she arrived so we're starting her on a different anti-inflammatory and a 3-week course of antibiotics, after which we'll x-ray again. Of course, if I see any changes for the worse, I can bring her back right away. So, the verdict is guarded - it could be just an infection. The vet said that where the spot is, it is very rare to have a cancer there, so I'm hanging on to that. Poor Dee is exhausted. Honestly, I"ve never, ever seen a vet be that thorough checking legs. She was amazing. 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...
Remolacha Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 hoping for "just" an infection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Okay, now I can breathe. And Gogh is at home, so he can't know yet....He would race up there to be with his girlfriend. That is so scarey...I am so glad Dee has you. Now for something you wrote, Dee is so exhausted...hang on to that moment. Prayers still coming that way though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hoping that this is just an infection and that Dee heals quickly. Feel better soon Dee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 What a trooper! I hope that the antibiotics clear it all up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Prayers for fast healing... and it's only an infection!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sending prayers for Dee that it's only an infection that can be cleared up with antibiotics. 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...
patricia Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sending many prayers. 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 vahoundlover Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hoping it's just an infection and clears up quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sending "just an infection" vibes your way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sending prayers for Dee. 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...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hoping for just an infection, here, too. Get better, Dee, there is mischeif still to get into! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hang tough, little girl. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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