Guest koolaidnconner Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 So we have been weening Conner off the medicam and slowly he has been getting sorer and sorer. We are on the 15kg dose now. We actually went out to the greyhound run this morning and he seemed just fine. His girlfriend was there and he just kept chasing after her. Well since we have been home he has been crying off and on. He was laying on my bed, raised his head and started crying like the GSOD. Later on Conner was laying on his bed beside my bed and Kool Aid made himself comfortable beside him and put his head on Conners' back side and another GSOD. We have had many little cries in between all this. When he gets up his back is almost U shaped, and he is walking so gingerly. I just don;t get it, he was fine this morning, he was happier than a pig in ** with his girlfriend and now he can barely move again. I am very sad, very frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Oh Conner, Wayne does not like hearing that you are not feeling well. Can you just keep him on the Metacam? If he's more comfortable on it why not? We're thinking about him! Edited August 25, 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...
Jackandgrey Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Amanda has he been to chiro or acupuncture yet? Maybe the activity today irrtated something and with the decrease in the metacam it's out of control. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I have no advice, but are sending my healing thoughts and prayers for you and Connor. I'm sorry this is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 We have not been to a chiro or acupunture yet, The doc had said to ween him off over about a month and then do more tests as the specialist thinks its more a spine disease. I can't remember the name of it. But I am calling her first thing in the morning to ask if I can just keep him on the 35kg dose well doing tests. The chirco will be brought up tommorrow and I will get him in to see if that helps at all. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 This is sad. I don't have any advice, I'm sorry. I know this isn't helpful but I send you my thoughts and prayers. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I would really consider a chiropractor. It has helped Dylan tremendously!! Good luck. Prayers coming your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 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...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I don't understand. If he has been getting sorer and sorer as you have been weaning him off his meds why would you take him for a run?? Hounds just don't know any better, they will run even if they are sore. If his back is now in a U shape I wouldn't mess around and I would get him to a vet ASAP. There is something called Pinching your back. It's a racing term and it's not something to mess around with. Often hounds in kennels that this happens to have to be placed on IV fluids, muscle relaxants and crate rest. I'm not trying to scare you but it's not something to mess around with. These hounds are tough and if they are screaming in pain there is something wrong. Also a hound that has been resting and not much activity for a month or more can strain themselves very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I don't understand. If he has been getting sorer and sorer as you have been weaning him off his meds why would you take him for a run?? Hounds just don't know any better, they will run even if they are sore. If his back is now in a U shape I wouldn't mess around and I would get him to a vet ASAP. There is something called Pinching your back. It's a racing term and it's not something to mess around with. Often hounds in kennels that this happens to have to be placed on IV fluids, muscle relaxants and crate rest. I'm not trying to scare you but it's not something to mess around with. These hounds are tough and if they are screaming in pain there is something wrong. Also a hound that has been resting and not much activity for a month or more can strain themselves very easily. Well he had cried only a few times through out the month, and he never usually runs. But yesterday I decided to get him out for some fresh air and he went running and trotting. Well we wont be doing that for some time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChancesMom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I do not have any advice either and am certainly not going to question anything that you have done. I am just sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hoping Conner feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sending prayers that Conner starts to feel better, I hope the vet was able to get to the bottom of it... 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 argolola Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Prayers for your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 So Conner's doc is not in till Wednesday, possibly Thursday so I talked to the other doc who gave me more medicam and she said that there is no harm keeping him on what is comfortable for him. So He got a 35kg dose and he is on complete bed rest until we schedule more tests and find out whats wrong. I am tired of waiting, it's always a waiting game Well hopefully we can get the right tests done and we can fix this quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Turbo had been on Meticam ($$$) for a couple years, then recently a generic Meloxicam came out and our vet switched him to it. He only took half a 7.5 mg tablet once a day and I could get a 90 day supply at Target for $10 and it worked! I take Meloxicam myself for my knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It is so frustrating to have our pups in pain and not have a definite answer! We are sending our prayers for Conner to feel better. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 We have not been to a chiro or acupunture yet, The doc had said to ween him off over about a month and then do more tests as the specialist thinks its more a spine disease. I can't remember the name of it. But I am calling her first thing in the morning to ask if I can just keep him on the 35kg dose well doing tests. The chirco will be brought up tommorrow and I will get him in to see if that helps at all. Thanks everyone. I'm so sorry Connor is having trouble again. Definately bring up Chiro/acupuncture. Even while he is on the metacam (and keeping him on it for the rest of his life is an option, medically wise), he could get chiro/acupuncture treatments and they may even help him get of the metacam or maybe get to a lower maintenance dose. Chiro can help amazingly, and someone who knows what there doing can work with the other courses of treatment...If your vet does not know any vets who do chiro, don't be afraid to call human chiros - some will work on and have training in animals as well. Good luck, it can be a tough journey trying to figure out what is wrong with our babies... Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sending prayers for Conner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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