Guest GimmeGreys Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have no personal experience with osteo, but my vet thinks Dexter may have it. He has an old racing injury to his hock, and he usually favors it a little in the winter and certain weather. Lately he's been favoring it more than usualy, and the other day, he quit using it all together. Looking at the radiographs, my vet thinks it might be something like osteomylitis, or possibly osteosarcoma. Just curious, has anyone heard of osteo in an old injury site? Is this fairly common? Wondering if it makes it more likely of a spot. Please keep Dexter in your thoughts. We have sent his rads to a specialist, and are waiting to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 There is a theory osteo. happens more often at a site of previous bone trauma. I tried to research it after I heard about it. I found some anedotal papers but no definitive study. I'm sorry to hear about Dexter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sending hope and good thoughts for the best possible outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goddessgina Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sorry to hear about Dexter. I hope everything is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 make sure you contact dr. couto for a second opinion, ok? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sending my prayers. Please contact Dr. Couto. 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 will be praying for Dexter and I am so sorry, we will pray that it is not osteo. 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...
jamngrey Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 prayers Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hoping for good things Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 make sure you contact dr. couto for a second opinion, ok? Yes, I have used them several times and they are the Best. Prayers that Dexter doesn't have osteo. Know you are not alone. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Keeping Dexter in my thoughts for his good health. Edited March 9, 2008 by Winterwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'll put Dexter in my prayers. 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...
Guest greytmonty Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Keeping Dexter in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lizmego Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I agree with contacting Dr. Couto. If you have the xrays in digital form, Dr. Couto likes to receive them via email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Any news on Dexter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grey14me Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 definitely have an expert second opinion. osteo doesn't normally show up in a hock...it is most often in the knee of a back leg and the shoulder or ankle on a front leg. :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...
MerlinsMum Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Oh gosh. I hope your vet's initial diagnosis turns out to be wrong. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and Dexter... :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Prayers for good news.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 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...
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