Patsy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 White light coming Casey's way and here's hoping *something* shows up that can be taken care of easily. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sending good thoughts to you and Casey. Sounds like you have an awesome vet! Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 NO TUMOR Hugs and gentle scritches to both of you. Now we'll wait for a Thursday update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sending good thoughts and Casey's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 NO TUMOR Hugs and gentle scritches to both of you. Now we'll wait for a Thursday update. Yahoooooooooo! 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 Becki Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 :goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Don't the words "no tumor" have a musical ring to it??? Will wait for an update on Thursday. In the meantime, prayers and comforting light going out to you and Casey. 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...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Saying a quick prayer... Bone spurs sound very painful, but hopefully there are some good fixes to get them taken care of. Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 No tumor is wonderful news! Sending good thoughts for your Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Continued good thoughts. 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...
Pippin Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 My boss cleared my schedule Thurs, so I'll get Casey from my vet at 930am, and take her to the ortho vet. Then I'll go back to my vet that afternoon to discuss what the ortho vet says. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 thank doG no tumor! Off to read about bone spurs, I know NOTHING about them. Keeping Casey in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 All paws, fingers, and toes crossed that this is something workable. 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...
MandysMom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 So glad to hear it's not a tumor. Sending good thoughts for the Thursday appointment. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm leaving soon to pick her up from Doc and take her to Ortho. We're not giving her pain meds this a.m., so that Dr Filer can get a better picture of what's going on, and I'm cringing at the thought of it. I really don't ever need to hear those blood-curdling screams again. (yes, I'm a coward) I've got her tramadol in my pocket, and as soon as Dr F is done with his exam, I'm giving her one. Doc told me last night that even with pain meds yesterday, there's still the occasional yelp when she's getting up. *sigh* It might be evening before I'm back online, but I promise to update as soon as I can. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sending more prayers and will check back for an update. 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 goofydog Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Praying for good news from the ortho vet. Update when you can Mary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sending prayers and comfort while waiting for an update. 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...
crazygang Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hoping for a good outcome............sorry Casey's hurting Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Checking in for a pupdate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Candle are burning for Casey and lots of hugs are coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending good thoughts. Quote CAMP GREYHOUND Tempo (Keep the Tempo), Nora (Road Noise) & Gabe the babe (Gable Habenero), Cooper (Uncle Bud's Coop), Topper (Red Top), & Galgos Lisette & Manolito. Missing our beloved angels Cody (Kiowa My Dodie), Lou (Cantankerous Lou), Romi (FingerRoll), Connie (Devie's Concord), Millie (Djays Overhaul), Bailey (Hallo Forty nine), Andy (Iza Handy Boy, and Rocco (Ripley Rocco), Gracie (VS Megan), Eragon the Longdog, Joey (WJS Flashfire), Roy (Folly and Glory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ortho vet's diagnosis is Cauda Equina (does that mean my dog is a horse's arse?). There's definitely a nerve being pinched, but only in certain positions. We're on prednisone for 3 weeks (total 18 tabs), tramadol (100mg twice daily), and robaxin (650mg twice daily). And pepcid for her tummy, if needed. I'm to call him in 2 weeks and let him know how she's doing. He told me to discontinue the rimadyl for 72 hours, but I'm going to check with my vet before I start it back up again. Total bedrest for next 6 weeks. Good thing is, Casey totally loves crates, so I just moved her crate into the livingroom, and she's perfectly happy there. I'll be tearing my bed down tonight, so she can still sleep on the bed with us at night. She loves beds as much as she loves her crate. He said it was ok if I used the box springs, that wouldn't be too high. He doesn't believe in chiropractic, but my vet does, so when the 6 weeks are up, we'll explore that option. Meantime it's no stairs (a friend is coming over tomorrow and building a ramp for my back porch - it's only a couple steps, but better safe than sorry), no jumping in/out of cars, and leash-walking for potty time. We came home from the vet this afternoon, and once I got Casey established in her crate, I gave her about 4 cups of kibble, because I knew she hadn't eaten much at Doc's (I gave them 6 cups of kibble for her, and brought almost 4 cups home with us today). She ate most of it. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Can't give Rimadyl and prednisone at the same time, so you wouldn't want to start it back at all. Cauda equina = Lumbosacral Stenosis or LS. See Dr. Stack's article here: http://greythealth.com/lumbosacral.htm . The shots might be well worth trying for her. Sending little Casey scritchies and hugs for mom. 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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