Tracey Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) About a week ago Cosmo cut her foot in the backyard (not the pads, but on the back of her foot below the ankle). It bled like a you-know-what but after I had put her in the tub and washed her up I saw the cut was small, only about a 1/2" long. I've been keeping an eye on it, but she was absolutely fine until last night. Around dinner time we noticed she was favoring the foot and by bedtime she wasn't putting any weight on it at all. Her ankle is somewhat swollen and when I touched it last night she yelped. I think she must have an infection; I'm hoping that's all it is and not something new and more serious. You can't even see where the cut was anymore, so I don't know what to think. Anyway, I just know she's in a great deal of pain. The doctor I wanted to take her to (the great doctor Sandy referred me to!) can't see her today but he referred me to a different place, so hopefully they will be able to get her fixed up. She has an appt at 2:40. Anyway, we'd appreciate any good thoughts you can spare. Cosmo always seems like such a tough little girl; I hate watching her hop around in pain. Edited September 3, 2008 by Tracey Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 poor baby tons of prayers :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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Lots of prayers for Cosmo. Please let us know how you make out at the vet. 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...
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2hounds Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Lots of good thoughts for Cosmo and big hugs for you! 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Lots of prayers headed your way Tracey. 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...
4greyhounds Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and hugs!!!!!! 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...
patricia Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending prayers and hugs too. 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...
carronstar Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I hope everything went well at Cosmo's appointment. Did they find an infection? Poor baby girl! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 We're back and after two xrays the vet agreed it was probably an infection. She's on 14 days of Antirobe and 6 days of Deramaxx. Cosmo did NOT like it there and she has always liked other vets she's been to, even when she's been in pain. They were nice enough, but holy cow, were they expensive. More than that, though, if Cosmo didn't like it there, I'm not taking her back. If the swelling hasn't gone down in a week they want us to bring her back to try and aspirate it, but I'll make an appt with the other vet if I have to do that. Anyway, on the upside, Cosmo enjoyed the car ride. She usually spends them hanging over Jason's shoulder helping him drive, but today she laid on her bed and watched the world go by. On the way back, we went through Mickey D's to get her a cheeseburger to start her pills with and she was VERY happy about that. Thanks for all your good thoughts. I'll keep you updated, but hopefully the antiboitics will do the trick. BTW, I have to say, those 15 minutes when you're waiting for the results of the x-rays (after the vet tells you she thinks this is likely something more serious than you thought it was) are some of the scariest minutes ever. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Sending prayers that the antibiotics do the trick. 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...
Batmom Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Poor little peanut. Hope she heals up quickly. 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...
4greyhounds Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Poor Baby, thanks for the update, we will be praying that the antibotic works. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Let's hope the antibiotic does the trick. Thank you for the update! 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 argolola Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I will pray for your pretty girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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