ZoomDoggy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I noticed a slight swelling in her wrist a day or two ago. It was so slight I thought maybe I was imagining it. Today I am definitely not imagining it. She doesn't limp or favor that leg at all, she acts totally normal, but the swelling scares me as I've learned that the distal radius is a common tumor site... and that's about where this swelling is located. She is getting an Xray this afternoon. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burpdog Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh no. Sending positive thoughts for her. Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Prayers for mama. Aimee, I'm sure the vet will give you advice on whatever is wrong, but you can't go wrong with soaking the ankle in warm water and a cup or two of epsom salt. Use a large can if you can, otherwise, a small bucket or cut the top off a gallon milk jug. Should reduce the swelling if it's just normal inflammation from overdoing it or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts for Alimony. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about. 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 boondog Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I know this is difficult, but try not to panic. I know two dogs that have had lumps exactly like this that turned out to be nothing more than an infection. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Oh no. I will pray for her, and for you, too. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tampagreymom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 My girlie had this too on her front leg and I finally realized it was from jumping out of my SUV on to the ground. The vet said she might have a weakness there so now she uses a ramp to get out of the car. Her wrist would swell up and she would not put weight on it. Good thoughts for your Alimony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Sending my prayers and chanting....This is 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) Well we're home and we have a tentative diagnosis, pending inspection of the xrays by our regular vet on Monday... Alimony suffers from Mitties Elephantitis, exacerbated by an environmental condition called Panicky Mommytriosis, treated by a non-anesthetic outpatient surgical extraction of $117 from my bank account, with a followup administration of one very dry vodka martini with olive garnish. The upshot is, the xrays showed nothing that the vet could see (other than Ali has big feet), but she will show them to our regular vet on Monday when he's in the office again. She agreed, the joint looks a little larger on Ali's left leg than the right, but since she's not favoring it at all, and the xrays appear clear, there is no treatment currently suggested. I am a big ol' worry wart. I am also very very relieved, and will be even more so when I hear the same thing from our regular vet on Monday. Thank you for everyone's good thoughts. Maybe they really do help sometimes... Edited October 31, 2008 by ZoomDoggy Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Alimony suffers from Mitties Elephantitis, exacerbated by an environmental condition called Panicky Mommytriosis, treated by a non-anesthetic outpatient surgical extraction of $117 from my bank account, with a followup administration of one very dry vodka martini with olive garnish. Well thank goodness her mommy has such a good sense of humor! I'm so glad the vet thinks it's nothing to worry about. Now breathe and enjoy that adult beverage. 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...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Someone I know found a swelling on her boy's front leg that threw her into a complete panic. X-rays revealed that it was a hairline fracture. An OLD, HEALED hairline fracture that had probably happened before she ever adopted him! It just took her two years to notice it and freak out. Glad Alimony's okay. Quote Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ok Sweet Alimony...NO MORE SCARES ok 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 greytfulhounds Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Soooo happy to hear that Alimony is okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well, I think that is great! A panicky mommy is good. Means you don't miss stuff. Glad to hear she is fine! Think of it this way...a good nights sleep just cost you $117. Priceless really! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Ah, yes, a bad case of owner panic. I've had that a time or seven myself. I'm glad Alimony is fine. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I was scared at the start of the thread but now I'm smiling. I bet Panicky Mommy is too Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Been there. Done That! I think thats why my vet loves me so much. Glad all is well. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Been there. Done That! I think thats why my vet loves me so much. Glad all is well. L. Same here! Glad all is well, I was worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 All right. This is NOT my imagination. Today her wrist is more swollen than ever. At least I know the xrays are clear. But for sure, there's some soft-tissue injury or something going on. The whole inside of her wrist is quite puffy now. Though she still doesn't limp at all, nor is her range of movement affected, she does tense up a little when I touch the swollen area. I am going to start restricting her activity (that ought to be an adventure for my busy-busy-girlie ) and epsom salt soaks, which I should have started last week but allowed myself to believe the vet that there was nothing wrong.. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oh ALimony....you know you are driving your mom crazy!! I hope the swelling goes down.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sending hugs and healing thoughts! Feel better sweet Alimony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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