kjw Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) I'm posting at the request of one of our group members, who's greyhound is having severe problems. Her vet is stumped. Here's her email: I am sending this email out in hopes some ofyou may be able to offer some advice. Last week- Harrison wasn't eating, he was weak, shaky. Went to the vet, she gave him anti- biotics. Did blood work showed nothing, (not sure how extensive) This past weekend- Harrison's left leg is so weak he can barely weight bare, he falls over easily and has great difficulty getting up and down. Very tired, never excited. Overall seems really weakWent to vet, x-rays show no arthritice or tumors. The vet has no clue what this is, I've googled the only thing I can come up with is Addisons disease. Any advice welcome, my number is I just called her and Harrison is much worse; she says it's like a paralysis that is spreading through his nervous system. I realize I haven't given you a lot of information, but it's all I have right now. I am leaving to help her get Harrison back to her vet, although I'd like to see him go elsewhere. I will be helping her get the tests together to send off to Dr. Cuoto for his opinion, but in the meantime, any ideas you have are welcome. Wed. March 5, 12:45pm I just got an update on Harrison, he is still in the land of the living, and a little bit better than yesterday, but it's still touch and go. The titers are not back yet so they still don't know what has caused the inflammation in his spine. Apparently the clinic staff are starting to fall for this fellow, he's very sweet and was trying to sit up but is of course very wobbley still. He is on pred and several anti-b's, as well as something to keep him calm. Thanks to those of you sending detailed info in your PM's regarding meds etc. I am passing it all on to Colleen. Hopefully, the right med will smack this inflammation down. Edited March 6, 2008 by kjw Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Could he have had a mild stroke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozziemydoggy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Poor baby! I have no idea. Quote Argo and bridge babies Artemis, Icarus and Iris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fastdogs Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 FCE or TBD. It's hard t say without more info. I'm assuming they did a complete titer and had an x-ray done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 It sounds like "it" is progressing rapidly. Can she go to a specialist? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I don't know if the cause is the same thing but Hobbes had weakness in his legs last summer before having some sort of neurological event. He ended up not being able to stand, his back feet knuckled under and looked very, very bad. A mild stroke was suspected. Our vet started treating him with a potent steroid shot and found is eased the neurological inflammation. He has since been on a dose of 30-35 mg. of Prednisone daily and although he still has some weakness in his legs, he can stand and walk and go outside to bathroom on his own. He will be 14 in four weeks. It can be a mystery as to what is happening but I wish you success in finding the answers. If there is a veterinary neurologist near you that might help with the solution. Please keep us informed on how Harrison is doing and hugs to you both. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I just got off the phone with Colleen, they've had quite a day. Her vet up here realized once she got him there that he was going to die if something wasn't done, so they got him in to the referral clinic down in Toronto. The vet down there thought he had a blown disc in his neck, and they took him in for surgery. Turns out his discs are fine, but there is inflammation in the spinal cord. Human equivalent would be spinal meningitis, but it's unknown whether bacterial or viral. They are giving him steroids and broad spectrum anti b's, and hoping for the best. Please continue to send healing thoughts and prayers, Harrison is by no means out of the woods, as they do not know if this treatment will work. If I had a picture I would post it, but I'll see if I can get one from Colleen later. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers! Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleGreys Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Lots of prayers for Harrison and his family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Prayers for quick healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Prayers for Harrison! Feel better soon!!! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shelbygirl07 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Good Luck Harrison!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oh, poor Harrison. Good thoughts headed his way! Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. I know of only one other dog that had it (a friend's Dobe) and two vets had misdiagnosed it and long story short, she went to the vet I was using at the time and they pulled her out. Sending lots of prayers for Harrison Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 :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...
Xan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 How scary for everyone!! Sending get-better-immediately energy in large psychic buckets through the ether ....... Quote 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...
kjw Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. I know of only one other dog that had it (a friend's Dobe) and two vets had misdiagnosed it and long story short, she went to the vet I was using at the time and they pulled her out. Sending lots of prayers for Harrison Yes, it's extremely rare, Colleen said that when he first mentioned it as a possibility prior to surgery, the vet did not think that was what was happening, simply because you hardly ever see it. However, Colleen never did think the disc diagnosis was right, because of the way the problem kept travelling, and because he seemed sick and had flu-like symptoms last week. It's too bad they didn't do the spinal tap first, before the surgery,but at least they have a chance now, with a diagnosis. Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sending prayers for this boy Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh poor sweet baby. Sending more 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 CorbysMom Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My very first greyhound's name was Harrison. He died from FCE. Sending many, many good thoughts and love to Harrison. If he has half the fight that my Harry had, he can pull through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sending lots of prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh my word. Sending many prayers for Harrison and his people. 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...
Guest ss556 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Also sending prayers. What a tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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