win4profit Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I haven't posted much about Logan and his back leg so here are the highlights. For years Logan has limped on his left hind leg. He has corns and there was not much we could do. He has therapaw booties and uses them whenever we go to M&G's and the like. However, for the last 3 or 4 months he has started to tripod more and limp less. I spoke to my vet about it and he advised that we would need to get some X-rays just to determine if there is more to it than just the corns. With all the money going out with Gypsy, we couldn't afford to take Logan in at the time. We discussed giving him some daily pain meds, I was concerned about long term use and destroying his liver. We started him on Tramadol to take the edge off the pain and he has been less grumpy. He has been using his leg less and less and has fallen twice in the last few weeks, so we finally made the appt. DH and I were pretty sure the problem was in his hip and the vet seemed to agree after manipulating the leg. However, the X-rays show his hips to be in perfect condition. It turns out the area of concern is in his knee. There was no evidence of cancer (whew) and no arthritis but the belief is that there is ligament damage. We are putting him on Rimadyl for the next 10 days to see if there is any improvement. Our next step will be to see a specialist. 2008 just hasn't been our year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I am so sorry. I know the feeling of 2008 not being our year. GT has had a horrible year where the pups are concerned and I lost my job this year. I hope the Rimadyl helps. Just a note: For Lee's LS he was on Tramadol and Novox (generic Rimadyl) at the same time. Sending hugs and healing thoughts to Logan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Whew! Did the xray take in the whole leg? So glad it wasn't his hip! I have one with a mystery limp, but with negative x-rays and no reaction to any/all manipulation from her toenails to her hips. How old is Logan? Sending healing light and prayers for Logan! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4profit Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Logan has been on Rimadyl for 3 days and now he is on a hunger strike. He barely ate any dinner last night and wouldn't eat any breakfast. He is supposed to take the Rimadyl with food so this morning I broke up a dinner roll and spead some peanut butter on it just so he would have something in his belly. He has thrown up a frothy yellow liquid 3 times so far this morning. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) Sounds like the meds are upsetting his tummy. Try giving him some Pepcid about a half hour before you give him the meds and see if that helps. Hope he starts feeling better soon. edited to add: If that doesn't help, the vet can give you something stronger for his tummy. Edited December 20, 2008 by JillysFullHouse 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...
win4profit Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Sounds like the meds are upsetting his tummy. Try giving him some Pepcid about a half hour before you give him the meds and see if that helps. Hope he starts feeling better soon. edited to add: If that doesn't help, the vet can give you something stronger for his tummy. I'll try the Pepcid, how much do I give him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 1 xtra strength (or regular strengh) 30 minutes before he eats. One a day is all you need. 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...
tbhounds Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Stop the Rimadyl--speak to your vet on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Poor baby boy. Sending my many prayers. If it were me....I think I would speak to the vet before giving him any more Rimadyl. 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 December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Stop the Rimadyl--speak to your vet on Monday! Ditto. If it's upsetting his tummy to the point he won't eat and is throwing up bile, I would not give the med. Does he have corns on the leg he isn't using? Hugs and best luck with your pup. 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...
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