RobinM Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) Just 2 weeks ago, I brought Beau in to the vet because he was not using his back right leg, at all. This is the same leg that he had major surgery in a year before from being silly and crazy in our backyard. Vet felt no swelling but the tendons were very tight and he screamed. Felt it could be either trauma to a already suscepible leg in which case rest rest rest is in order OR possibly another rip which wouldn't show in any other way other than lameness or exploratory. Her feeling is that since the x-ray in May was clean, we should keep him rested, give him deramaxxfor the next 2 weeks and if nothing changes, we will have to sedate him to have the leg manipulated to see what's up. As she said, he should NOT be going through this every 3 months. He got better over the last 2 weeks and was himself again. It's hard to keep Beau quiet as he is just not that type of puppy. He jumps and goes crazy tearing down the steps when we go downstairs. There is no way to restrain this nutjob. Tonight out of the blue, once again he is tripoding. I went over to the bed where he was lying down and put my hand on the bad leg as if to lightly massage it and it's vibrating. I not sure if it's a spasm or what? I gave him a deramaxx & tramadol and there will be no walks tonight although he is started to stare at me and whine which is the prelude to the nightly dog walks. He is hoping from bed to bed, I think he is having trouble getting comfortable. I will call the vet in the morning. Yeesh, poor Beau. ________________________________________ UPDATE SATURDAY MORNING- I brought Beau in as an emergency visit early this morning instead of waiting for a 10:20 appointment, this way he was NPO. When she felt his leg she noticed that his knee cap was popping in and out??? WHAT THE HECK DID THIS INSANE BOY DO NOW??? Anyway, they will sedate him and do another set of x-rays to see what's up. If necessay e will need ortho surgery...again Monday. Please pray for my Beau...again. I just hope it's as easy as popping it back in and he's back to normal. My poor baby. he was FLIPPING when I left him. Heck, he was flipping when we pulled up at the vet. Edited July 22, 2008 by RobinM Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I swear the waiting is sometimes tougher than when you finally hear what's wrong.And Beau is no queen, he is brave, and a manly dog!! Robin, your vet should build a new wing and name after you. Oh wait...or did you already build that wing? Edited July 19, 2008 by cbudshome 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...
RobinM Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 He couldn't get comfortable and finally after hobbling from one bed to another and back to the first and starting over again while whimpering, he roached and looked a lot more comfortable. Taking all the pressure off helped, I'm sure. I did notice that there was tremendous swelling on the inside of his right thigh area. My guess is he ripped something and he needs surgery. I hope to GD he dosen't but the fact it looks the way it is and he is whimpering a lot, I think there is something serious going on again. PLEASE PRAY FOR MY BEAU BEAU. I am sick over this again. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Many :hope sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am sorry to hear this. Keep us posted about Beau. Hugs from Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 For Beau and a good stiff drink for his mom! Will be thinking of Beau all day, please let us know Robin. 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...
Guest greyt2love Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Checking for news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamborine Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Prayers for Beau - And sending Quote Maryann, Bama (TW Beltram), Stephanie (Tom's Stepinhi) & Henderson the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 ....Sending prayers for your sweet Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sending my 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 greytbookert Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 oh no! poor Beau! I hope this is an easy fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Oh Robin, I'm so sorry let's hope the vet can pop it back in and that this will finally bring Beau some relief. Poor baby! I can't even imagine how anxious you must be. This has been going on for a long time! :goodluck Sending hugs :grouphug and :kiss2 for your gorgeous boy... Please update when you can! 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...
Remolacha Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 poor Beau! I hope it is a simple fix. can they do arthroscopic (sp?) surgery on dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Any news of this baby? Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We will think good thoughts for Beau. I hope he won't need surgery. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Adding my prayers for Beau. Hopefully it's just a sprain/strain that will heal. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Praying for an easy recovery for Beau...Poor guy...lots of kisses and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I am trying to process all the vet said. There are several things going on which are baffling the vets. 1) HIP DYPLASIA TYPE OF THING. Yes, you heard right. 2) there is a dark spot on the leg. It was clean in May and now there is something there. Arthritis too which was not apparent in May. She said if it were any other breed of dog, she would not be over anyalizing this but because it's a GH, they are sending the pictures going to Cornell radiologists and then OSU. It gets weirder 3) when they had him on his side, certain things were evident and when they moved him to his back, they were not seen. I need mega prayers for this baby boy who JUST turned 4 years old. He is a baby in so many ways and most importantly, he is my baby boy. I can not put into words the way I feel about my Beau. So, he will come home in about an hour or 2 as he is still groggy. Steriods, glucosomine (which he has been on) to keep him comfortable. I am praying that the "dark spot is nothing and the HIP thing... isn't. Edited July 19, 2008 by RobinM Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sending many prayers for Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am sorry you are going through this... sending prayers for your Beau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Here we go, another waiting game.Seeing things that are evident on his side and then not when he's on his back doesn't sound wierd.Beau is so young but one of the things I've learned from this site is that age is never a factor in problems for these hounds. I just hope they get to the bottom of it and it's easily fixed or can be controlled so that this boy is comfortable. I wish this wasn't happening 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...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I am trying to process all the vet said. 1) HIP DYPLASIA TYPE OF THING. Yes, you heard right. No expert here (so I hope someone else chimes in ) but I highly doubt that he has hip dysplasia... Greyhounds would not be successfull at running if this was in their genes. If there is something in his hips, it is more likely to be an injury. My LabMix has hip dysplasia. We didn't find out until she was 10 years old and other than difficulty getting up, we never knew. She's 14 and still going strong. Oh, nearly forgot... for you and Beau... I hope you get good news from Cornell and OSU. Edited July 19, 2008 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 How bizarre. Good your vet is sending the pics to a specialist. Keeping your baby in my prayers. 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 BlackandBrindle Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sending prayers for your baby boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebSzal Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The best people are taking care of Beau and you. Thinking positive thoughts and sending heartfelt prayers for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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