mareyeka Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Dr. Couto is back this week from his speaking engagements so I hope to hear from him soon. I sent him an update because now it looks like Dee's leg is bowing outward more. Thanks to the wonders of technology, I was able to also email him these photos so he'll better understand what I mean when I describe her leg. Whatever did we do before the Internet? She broke her leg when she was younger and when we got her, you could see a bit of a bow in her leg but it wasn't all that obvious. My dd noticed today that it was much more obvious. This is where the severe arthritis is and the black spot on the x-ray is just below it. Have any of you seen this before? Here are the pics: 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...
Guest trevdog Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 We do have a grey up for adoption whose leg looks just like that. He did have a broken hock that healed much the same way. He was a return, so I'm not sure how old he was when it was broken, but he's about 6 now. Not sure about the dark spot on the xrays though that your Dr has seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 There is a little girlie in our group who has a leg that looks like that - it was broken and not properly set (possibly not at all), bows back in just the same way. I don't know what her x-rays look like, tho. I don't think she has a lot of trouble with it - she can rip around at play group just fine. But I know her mom was saying this winter has been a bit rough on her, trying to get through all the snow. She is glucosamine, I know. Hope you hear from Dr. Couto soon. Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have seen legs like that before also in broken leg dogs that wern't cared for properly at the time of the break. 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...
silverfish Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sometimes the distortion from badly healed breaks does appear to get worse as they get older and arthritis sets in. As to the spot on the x-rays I can't say - good luck with finding out and for a good diagnosis. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Matty also had a broken hock that wasn't set, and her leg looks exactly like that. But I haven't noticed a change in it in the 5 and a half years I've had her. She does favor it, and puts much less pressure on it than the other legs when at rest. I hope that it's simply arthritis in Dee, as it is in Matty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sending more prayers for Dee. I also hope you hear from Dr. Couto soon. 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...
4greyhounds Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 We are sending lots of prayers for Dee!!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Prayers for Dee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thinking of Dee and sending a prayer this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zookiesmom Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Feel Better soon Dee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsagreys4me Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'll be thinking of Dee. Let us know when you hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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