Guest ishapespace Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 <copied from my blog post, but wanted to share here as well - http://astherabbitruns.blogspot.com/> So, yesterday afternoon, we let Berry White spend some time by himself playing in the yard with the soccer ball. He LOVES this. He does not do it often, but he seemed interested, so we let him go. That was about 5:30 p.m. We went out to dinner with friends and then came hound a little before 10 p.m. When we got home, Berry did not seem himself. He had his head hung low and let out a GSOD (greyhound scream of death) when bumped. We let them out, brought them back in and watched tv for a bit then headed for bed. Berry could not get settled and when he would lay down, if he shifted around, he would let out a GSOD again. He woke us up throughtout the night. He just could not settle and he was in pain. Fearing the worst, I called the vet to see if we could get in this morning. We did, but not with our normal vet, which was okay. We brought him in and the vet was able to find two things that bothered Berry: turning his head towards the right a bunch and a spot on his humerous where the tendon meets the bone. Xrays were called for. So, we went back to the room, while they x-rayed Berry. Luckily our vet uses the newest digital xrays, so he did not have to be sedated. The vet entered the room without Berry and closed the door - my heart sank, but the news was not as bad as it could have been. The point on the humerous where Berry reacted seemed fine on the x-ray. His leg bones actually looked very good. No arthritus or anything. When x-raying the leg and shoulder, he noticed a spot on his spine. He then did an x-ray of that. He said Berry has one fusion and another poor looking vertibrae. He thinks the pain today was from the tendon though, but said we should watch for any neuroloical changes, as the spine issue seems to be nothing now, but could be bigger later. So, we were sent home with Medicam and instructions to limit his activity for the next week or so. So, something is wrong, but it's not the BIG C as I feared it might be. I had already shed some tears, thankfully, it was for naught. He is resting now and has had his meds. I think they are finally starting to work and he is relaxing. He just seems unsettled and is still keeping his head low, well he was last time he was up. I know he hurts. Hopefully the meds will help. If not, we see the vet again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Poor boy. I'm glad the news didn't include the C word. There is just too much of that lately, though one is too much of it. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I hope it was just a sprain/strain from over-enthusiastic playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ishapespace Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 A quick update. Berry has been taking his Medicam since the vet visit yesterday and today, I am happy to say that he is back to normal. He is eating, not that he stopped, playing, jumping up and so on. We are still making him go out alone to limit his running, but he seems to be back to himself. The Medicam is for 10 days, so let's hope that he is still feeling good AFTER he is done with the meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Feel better soon, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Bless his heart, I am just now seeing this, I am so happy to hear that it was not real bad news. But we will be praying for a quick recovery. Please give him from us. 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 tuxandtails Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Good thing berry sounds ok! Edited October 27, 2008 by tuxandtails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Oh poor baby. Happy to hear is was NOT C, it's always the first thing we think of isn't it? I'm sooo glad he's feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ishapespace Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 UPDATE: He is totally back to normal, so no more meds after today and we will see what happens. He is mad at us right now because we won't let him go out with the other two, but he needs to rest some more before he plays hard again.... he is GOOD at playing HARD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Mav Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oh so glad he's feeling better. Please give my friend Berry White a kiss from me and a high-five from his buddy Mav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linn Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good news. Glad he is doing much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ishapespace Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks for the well-wishes from our friends. I'll let ya'll know how tomorrow goes with no meds. I think he will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Maybe he just over-exerted himself while playing. I would limit his activity for the next few days/weeks to make sure he does not reinjure the same area, and rethink leaving him with so much space/freedom in the future. Glad he is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Glad he's back to his playful self!!! Glad he's back to his playful self!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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