RobinM Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Out of the blue, Polli is not bearing any weight on her right front leg. She went out t 3AM and she was OK, but when we got up to start our day several hours later, I noticed a limp. She wanted to do the after breakfast walk, but I kept her home while DH took the others. I just gave her 50mg of deramaxx and will watch it for a few days. Last Sept. she had the same type of limp in the left front that underwent 2 sets of x-rays that were sent to different hospitals for viewing and they saw nothing. It took 6 LONG weeks to get better and then it was like nothing ever happened. Please pray that it's nothing but another soft tissue injury from jumping on and off our very, very high bed. As she gets older, I get more scared. She is almost 10. It's nothing, cause it just can't be. 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 sirsmom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 any lumps detectable? if not, it is probably a strain, or a bee sting? I know what you mean, I panic when any of mine limp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending good thoughts for Polli. :hope Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Robin, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's nothing. Also, since she seems prone to these soft tissue injuries, is there any way you can maybe prevent her from jumping on your very high bed? Hopefully it's nothing too serious. I know we all worry about the big C, but it could be so many other things... especially with her history of limping in the past (which turned out to be something else, even though it took a long time to heal). 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Polli, you need to knock it off!! I swear that limping puts the fear of God into all of us. Hoping it's nothing Robin. I know you'll keep us posted. Hugs to Polli 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 September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 is there any way you can maybe prevent her from jumping on your very high bed? We tried the stairs on the side of the bed for 2 months and then returned them as she would not use them. I have noticed she is giving more thought to jumping as opposed to just jumping right now. Sometimes we lift her, but if we are not home, she is going to do it anyway. This is the room we keep them in when we are not home so there are no options. There are 6 other dog beds in our bedroom so it's not like there are no other choices! We have a "well check" for Beau next Sat. if Polli is showing no signs of getting better, we will bring her in too. 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...
patricia Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending prayers for sweet Polli. Angel Cody Angelo had a bad disc in his neck that caused limping...and he would refuse to turn his head when he had a flare up. It broke our hearts...but he had 6 weeks of sleeping in his crate and was not allowed up on our bed. We could lift him up and down...but sometimes he would jump down in the night. He also was not allowed to jump on any furniture...and it was really hard. Hope Polli feels better real soon...and....this IS a nothing! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending good thoughts for Polli. I say sprain or strain of some kind and somebody better be listening! Hope she's better as the day wears on. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending prayers for sweet Polli. Angel Cody Angelo had a bad disc in his neck that caused limping...and he would refuse to turn his head when he had a flare up. It broke our hearts...but he had 6 weeks of sleeping in his crate and was not allowed up on our bed. We could lift him up and down...but sometimes he would jump down in the night. He also was not allowed to jump on any furniture...and it was really hard. Hope Polli feels better real soon...and....this IS a nothing! I've got Teddy having acupuncture since january for his disk issues, Beau just started acupuncture for his hind end issues which we have NO idea of what we are addressing. And they are ONLY 4! Now, Polli with a limp. I am trying to be very matter of fact about it and just do what we have to do. And I thank GOD and DH we can do this for them, but man... it's very emotiionally draining. Polli may be almost 10 in years but she has the spunk and spirit of a goofy 3 year old. It's got to be a sprain. In my heart that's what I believe. 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 greyscot Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Best wishes for Polli. It does sound that it is more likely to be a sprain but I completely understand your panic. for Polli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Prayers for Polli From the time I first saw her picture, I fell in love with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I know how you feel, that limping will scare the **** out of you! I hope it is just soft tissue or sprain. Do you know if she was ever in CA or the southwest? Valley Fever can cause unexplained limping that comes and goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending prayers for sweet Polli. Angel Cody Angelo had a bad disc in his neck that caused limping...and he would refuse to turn his head when he had a flare up. It broke our hearts...but he had 6 weeks of sleeping in his crate and was not allowed up on our bed. We could lift him up and down...but sometimes he would jump down in the night. He also was not allowed to jump on any furniture...and it was really hard. Hope Polli feels better real soon...and....this IS a nothing! I've got Teddy having acupuncture since january for his disk issues, Beau just started acupuncture for his hind end issues which we have NO idea of what we are addressing. And they are ONLY 4! Now, Polli with a limp. I am trying to be very matter of fact about it and just do what we have to do. And I thank GOD and DH we can do this for them, but man... it's very emotiionally draining. Polli may be almost 10 in years but she has the spunk and spirit of a goofy 3 year old. It's got to be a sprain. In my heart that's what I believe. YES....chanting...just a sprain. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Polli girl, you're driving your mom nuts! Prayers it's absolutely nothing. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sending good thoughts your way for Polli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Polli, it's really very poor form to develop a limp right after your Gotcha Day! Rest that leg and feel better very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketDog Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Crossing my fingers that it's just a stiff muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 To beautiful Polli, Mommy and family... Prayers and good thoughts sent your way! XXXOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 More Prayers and good Thought's for Polli . Hopefully it's Nothing ,Nothing ... Nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Lots of good thoughts for Miss Polli. I hope it's nothing. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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