Lilysmom Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Marx began whimpering yesterday (very unusual for him) and didn't want to jump off our bed, I knew immediately something was wrong. DH had to lift him off the bed and carry him downstairs. He did manage to go outside to potty but it was difficult for him. I checked him over and didn't feel anything obvious. I figured it was either his right shoulder or his neck. Thankfully I was able to get into the vets this morning and after an exam we determined it his neck. So my sweet boy was given Rimadyl and Robaxin. Limit exercise and we are now going to use a harness all the time. My personal opinion is that his neck hurts because of all the lounging around he does on our bed, I swear all that boy needs is a port-a-potty and a feeding station put next to our bed and he'd never leave it! I would appreciate prayers and good thoughts for my handsome boy to feel better soon. Thanks! Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi Karen, Sending good thoughts Marx's way. FYI, Neyla did something funny to her neck once. She couldn't even lower her head to the floor to pick up treats. She got a cortisone shot and some pain meds and was back to her usual self in only a couple of days. Hoping that's all this is and Marx is feeling better in no time. Jen Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi Karen, Sending good thoughts Marx's way. FYI, Neyla did something funny to her neck once. She couldn't even lower her head to the floor to pick up treats. She got a cortisone shot and some pain meds and was back to her usual self in only a couple of days. Hoping that's all this is and Marx is feeling better in no time. Jen Thanks Jen! I'm overly worried since GIG is next weekend, I certainly will use caution while at the event. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Poor puppy.....maybe his pillows are too hard????? I hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 My sweet nephew-dog is hurting!! Give him lots of scritches from me please! Hope the pain meds & rest work fine! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Get better soon Marx! 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...
Guest ss556 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silverfish Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending many good thoughts to the sweet and beautiful Marx! :hope Renie hurt her neck a couple of times. We mostly use a harness now, too. She actually loves it! Hers has a three inch wide faux sheepskin strap that goes under her chest and we think she believes it's 'stroking' her as she walks. She is such a Princess! I hope Marx feels better soon! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending my prayers. Feel better soon sweetie. 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...
Remolacha Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 feel beter Marx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 C'mon, sweetie - get better! Gidge hurt her neck when she was playing with a stuffy. She shook it and her head so heard she pulled something in her neck. 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...
mom2zeus Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Feel better quick Marx. Paisley is looking forward to meeting you next weekend at GIG so you have to get well so you can be there. Quote Trish, Thorpe, Thorton, Solstice and RemyCome see us at Milkys Greyt Goodies Fleece coats, cool-down coats, pajamas and Scrunchies for the well dressed greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Aw, Karen, that's exactly what happened to Buddy! He didn't want to bear weight on his front leg, and the vet narrowed it down (pun intended!) to a narrowing between two vertebrae in his neck. Same prescription: Rimadyl and HARNESS ONLY! Bud says to tell Marx the Rimadyl will work its magic, and he'll look just as handsome in his harness as Buddy looks in his! I highly recommend the Wiggles Wags and Whiskers harness, which goes on from the TOP. No pesky lifting of the feet to get into it! Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Rest up and feel better soon Marx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gapeach1 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending white light that Marx starts feeling better very soon!!! Maybe that special pillow isn't a bad idea? Did the vet say if using moist warm towels and applying it to the area several times a day would help? Just wondering if it would help make him more comfortable and provide some relief. GAPeach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping Marx in my thoughts and keeping my fingers crossed that he feels better soon. My personal opinion is that his neck hurts because of all the lounging around he does on our bed, I swear all that boy needs is a port-a-potty and a feeding station put next to our bed and he'd never leave it! :rofl Sorry, I couldn't help laughing out loud when I read this! It's every greyhound's dream, no doubt...! 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...
2hounds Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Lots of good thoughts, I hope Marx feels better soon! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Aw, Karen, that's exactly what happened to Buddy! He didn't want to bear weight on his front leg, and the vet narrowed it down (pun intended!) to a narrowing between two vertebrae in his neck. Same prescription: Rimadyl and HARNESS ONLY! Bud says to tell Marx the Rimadyl will work its magic, and he'll look just as handsome in his harness as Buddy looks in his! I highly recommend the Wiggles Wags and Whiskers harness, which goes on from the TOP. No pesky lifting of the feet to get into it! Thanks Melissa! We have the Wiggles Wags and Whiskers no pull harness, just love it, and will now use it all the time, it should be interesting getting DH used to using it though Thanks so much everyone! I managed to get Marx to settle down after getting back from the vet this morning. Poor thing wanted to go upstairs to our bed so badly......of course I gave in and carried him up stairs 70lbs of shedding dog is just so much fun to carry around I think I'll be tasting fur for a week! The sweet boy slept for 5 hours. I did position the pillows so his neck was supported and of course he thought his poo didn't stink. Talk about spoiled.........man do theses pups have us all trained! Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Feel better Marx 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...
nyGreys Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Keeping your precious Marx in my thoughts and prayers for a quick and complete recovery! Tiger, Bueller and Domino are sending Marx some healing doggie kisses too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Feel better soon, Marx! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hope Marx feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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