Guest CorbysMom Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) I consider myself a practical person. I have a fair amount of greyhound experience. I've stuffed entrails back into a freshly spayed greyhound who managed to eat every stitch out of her belly and ran her to the vet. I've stabilized broken bones. I've cleared blocked airways. I've dealt with seizures, cancer, pain management, geriatric greyhounds, puppies, everything in between. I can't fathom that there's all that much I haven't encountered, and I've always faced it pretty logically and calmly. Icewater courses through these veins, ya know. So, why am I sitting at work, approaching tears? I think it's because this isn't Adam's first unexplained limp. He's had it before and we attributed it to sleeping on his leg wrong, cramps, etc. This time it isn't going away and his hock is swollen. He walked down the stairs like a puppy who was just learning how to navigate. He cried when Amber tried to move him. She gave him Deramaxx, which has taken the edge off, so he's sleeping now. He's happy and safe with Amber, which makes me feel better. We're taking him to a local vet tonight to get some pain management going, then he's going to his real vet on Saturday, possibly for xrays. I have 2 emergency vets within minutes, too, so everything's covered. I still feel sick. I'm so overprotective of that boy. We almost lost him once - I can't even entertain that idea. A few good thoughts for Adam-Bear sure would be appreciated. Edited January 25, 2009 by CorbysMom Quote
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Sending many many good thoughts for your precious boy. Try not to borrow trouble. It could be something easily fixed and there's no amount of worry that is going to change it either way :grouphug Quote
Houndtime Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Good, positive thoughts for your handsome boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds
RobinM Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I completely understand your fears. Prayers for your sweet boy. 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
Guest boondog Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 You have my prayers. I will never forget those pictures of Amber and Adam. Quote
Guest mountain4greys Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Thoughts and prayers for Adam. Quote
RaineysMom Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I remember the horrible attack on Adam and Amber :( :( what a brave pair they were to make it through so well!!!!! sending many, many prayers it is nothing!!! :hope :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway
sweetdogs Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Good thoughts for Adam from here. I hope he just twisted something & is being dramatic. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis
Charlies_Dad Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 More good thoughts and prayers for Adam-bear! I truly hope it isn't serious. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl.
greytdogsks Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I took Lee to have a dental a few weeks ago. I had to stay with him due to him freaking out the week before when they tried to do it. As they were getting him prepared, the tech looked at his back leg.... it was swollen from the 'knee' down. I hadn't noticed. Due to him being a greyhound, she said the dental would not continue until that leg was x-rayed. Thank goodness, nothing was found. I will pray that your's goes the same way. A difference being that Lee wasn't limping - that I noticed. I still don't really know why. The guess was that there was a tiny sore on his foot that caused it.... ?? Good luck. Quote Lee: (RR's Busy): Oswald Cobblepot X Lively Layla (10/14/97 - 01/22/10) ; Cool: (P's Cool Runner): P's Raising Cain X My Cool Runner (3/3/97 - 12/26/09) ; Nutty: (Itsanutterbutter): State of the Art X Itsalmostsaintly ; Waterproof: (KB's Waterproof): Oshkosh Slammer X Special Lady* ; Sadie: my sweet silly girl: 5/5/98 - 11/26/05
MandysMom Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for Adam. 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.
GreytHoundPoet Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I understand how you feel completely. Lucius has a swollen hock and is limping too. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member
4greyhounds Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sending healing thoughts.... 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
Guest CorbysMom Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Good thoughts for Adam from here. I hope he just twisted something & is being dramatic. I wish, D. His left leg is 2.5 times the size of his right leg. He's in pain. So, we're back from the vet $100 poorer, with pain meds in hand. This vet is just his "boo boo" vet. Nice guy, but he doesn't listen and doesn't have diagnostic equipment. This visit was just a band aid until we can get Adam to his real vet on Saturday. I don't care what it costs; I just want Adam better. Still keeping the e-vets numbers handy, too. A lot can happen from now to Saturday, so I want to be prepared. Hope we see some positive improvement in the next 24 hours! Quote
patricia Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sending prayers and warm white light. 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.
Guest houndlover Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sending good thoughts that the pain meds help and Adam feels better in no time. Quote
silverfish Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sending huge amounts of love and prayers and good thoughts. Try not to get too upset before you know what you're dealing with. I've seen a greyhound with joints so swollen and sore that the skin was breaking down over the swelling and was weeping - that turned out to be septic arthritis. And it was treated and resolved. I know what you're thinking though, and I know how scary this is. It could also be a fracture. Hoping for good news after the x-ray. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop
gazehund Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Good thoughts for Adam from here. I hope he just twisted something & is being dramatic. I wish, D. His left leg is 2.5 times the size of his right leg. He's in pain. So, we're back from the vet $100 poorer, with pain meds in hand. This vet is just his "boo boo" vet. Nice guy, but he doesn't listen and doesn't have diagnostic equipment. This visit was just a band aid until we can get Adam to his real vet on Saturday. I don't care what it costs; I just want Adam better. Still keeping the e-vets numbers handy, too. A lot can happen from now to Saturday, so I want to be prepared. Hope we see some positive improvement in the next 24 hours! Oh Sis!! You know I am sending you, Adam, and Amber the most healing thoughts. I know how practical, knowledgeable, calm and greyhound savvy you are. I also know how scared you are. I make the same offer to you that you made to me. Let me know and please keep us all posted. Quote
Guest Greyglo Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Sending more prayers and good wishes Adam's way. Stay in touch! Quote
sweetdogs Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 How's Adam this morning? Did the vet have any useful information to offer? Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis
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