HopeForHounds Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Many of you know that Jake has been presenting a puzzle for our vet. He has come up lame 4 times on 3 different legs. All 4 times he has responded with rest 3 times with antibiotics. Now we have to figure out the "why". Last week he had a check up and seems fine. He had a blood test and everything is normal for greyhounds. Our next step is to re run the Von Willebrand's test as he had a low positive last time. We will also re do his tick test although Miki is thinking it is something else. The next time he has a swollen leg, we will wait a day or so then do a joint tap. We have two possibilities. One - Immune Mediated PolyArthritis, either tick or infection as a source. Two - Injury, that due to the low positive V W disease he is bleeding into the joint. Miki is hoping that this is the case as we can manage it with restricting his play (sorry Peanut) and meds. If it isn't V W we will do a round of doxy and hope. If it isn't either of these Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have no advice at this end but send prayers and good thoughts for you and Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It's a puzzlement, but will hope it's the most simple dx! Sending hugs and prayers. 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 ss556 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sending hugs and prayers for Jake - for whatever it turns out to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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