Guest ShelbyzMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 DH called me, he said something's not right with Shelby. She has a bone that is kind of sticking out of the side of her rib cage. It's not sticking out of her skin or bleeding, but there's something wrong and you can feel it. He scared me when he called and said "something's wrong with Shelby". I'll see what it's like when I get home in 5 minutes. He said she doesn't cry when you touch it, she has been extra whiney the past few days. We're going to keep an eye on her and hope she doesn't need to go to the emergency vet. OY, what a week I've been having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hope it's his overactive imagination! Keep us posted. Hope you didn't get a ticket rushing home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Mork has the same thing - it almost feels like a toothpick coming out of his rib - maybe not that pointy, but you get the idea. Matty also has a smaller version of the same thing. I didn't notice this on either of them for years, so I don't know why they suddenly appeared. But they don't seem to be anything to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Mork has the same thing - it almost feels like a toothpick coming out of his rib - maybe not that pointy, but you get the idea. Matty also has a smaller version of the same thing. I didn't notice this on either of them for years, so I don't know why they suddenly appeared. But they don't seem to be anything to worry about I hope that's the case with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I hope it's nothing Kim. Sending prayers for Shelby girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh, it has to be n-o-t-h-i-n-g! Enough, already! She has a bone that is kind of sticking out of the side of her rib cage. Holy Toledo! Please update us when you can! 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Please keep us posted Kim, we're hoping it's nothing Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending good thoughts it's nothing serious. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sending good thoughts it's nothing serious. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 It's probably that floating rib. Perhaps she's taken off a little weight recently and it's more noticeable? Hope it's nothing more than that! Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 It's probably that floating rib. Perhaps she's taken off a little weight recently and it's more noticeable? Hope it's nothing more than that! Ditto that -- hope so, anyways! When Joseph had his blockage incident and lost several pounds fast, his was sticking wayyyyyyyyyyyy out. Looked quite bizarre. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I hope it's nothing serious Kim! Sending lots of good thoughts! :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending prayers it's nothing serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Sending prayers that it is nothing serious. 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 TBSFlame Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 It's probably that floating rib. Perhaps she's taken off a little weight recently and it's more noticeable? Hope it's nothing more than that! Ditto that -- hope so, anyways! When Joseph had his blockage incident and lost several pounds fast, his was sticking wayyyyyyyyyyyy out. Looked quite bizarre. Star has that floating rib. It does feel strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ok, it's at the very end of her rib cage, up towards her tuck. It would be like the last rib, it's very pokey (if that's even a word). You can feel it trying to poke you, it's only on one side. She's eating and drinking fine. We're trying to keep activity to a minimum in case it is something bad. How do you know what a floating rib is? This has me concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Can you post a pic? If you feel along her rib cage, the floating rib feels like the next rib in line, except it can stick out and looks funny. Don't think I've ever seen symmetrical ones -- usually they're different both sides of the dog. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 People have floating ribs. Dogs have them. The first time you encounter one, it can scare the daylights out of you. The rib is attached normally at the spine, but the last rib (or two ribs on people) often is detached at the sternum. Just Google "floating rib" and see what you get. I can feel the floating ribs on both my dogs, but the ribs only stick out some when the dogs lie funny or wiggle around into an odd position. It'll be most uncomfortable if you mess with it. If you leave it alone (I know it's tempting to press it gently, to see if that bothers the dog), it should be fine. I'm a dog groomer, and we get some dogs with a constantly-visible floating rib--a rib that protrudes noticeably even when the dog is on its feet. We just make a point of not putting any pressure on the rib cage in that location. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Bill and Sheana both have floating ribs. Most of the time you can't see Sheana's but Bills is VERY pronounced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Trouble has a floating rib. It really sticks out but it does not bother her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I NEVER heard of a floating Rib.... it's just odd. Hopefully your Vet can clear the Suspence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hope it's nothing more than that floating rib Kim!! Let us know what you find out (Hugs for Shelby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I thought floating rib too, but has she lost any weight lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Kim, I am so sorry I am just now reading this, we will be praying that Shelby is ok!!!!! Precious Shelby, Aladdin says his squirrel hunting buddy can't be hurt, he wants to get together with her again real soon. Please give Shelby lots of kisses from all of us and we are going to be praying......... :kiss2 :hope :bighug I am so sorry you have had too much on your platter this week, and things have got to get better. Remember when you can't see the end to the tunnel there is light coming..... We love you all and we are praying things get better real soon!!!!!! 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...
4greyhounds Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Please keep us posted about Shelby. 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...
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