Bevd Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I've booked Duffy in to the vets on Thursday of next week (4th June) for some tests. There are a few things which are concerning me. 1. He's never snapped at a dog in his life until last Thursday when he snapped at a pup who was trying to sniff his face. And then he did the same thing again under the same sort of circumstances on Sunday. 2. He's been a little bit narky about his space with our own dogs - nothing major - just a touch narky and it's not really like him. 3. A couple of weeks ago, he was sleeping and suddenly got up and 'ran' a few feet across the room but as he was moving, he was weeing. 4. A couple of weeks ago (maybe 10 days ago), he let out a loud yelp/scream thing when Marc was stroking him. Marc thinks he had his hand on his chest/rib area. I've examined him but can't find anything obvious myself. 5. He squeals when he has to be picked up (to be lifted into the van for example). Is this new? I don't honestly know because it's rare that he's ever had to be picked up before. So. We've got a wee sample to collect and then on Thursday Duffy will have bloods done and he's also going to have a set of chest area x-rays. *shudder* Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thyroid issue maybe ? Hope it's something simple and easily fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yes, please let it be something easily fixed or something that isn't there anymore. Lots of prayers for you and your fur family. 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...
Guest SusanP Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Taking him to the vet is a good idea. Hopefully you'll get to the bottom of this quickly and it will be something easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Duffy, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to tuck you in on the nightly candle until your mom finds out that everything is a-ok. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Good thoughts for Duffy &you & Marc. Will keep him in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Oh Bev... How worrisome. Hoping it's just something a little "off" with your Duffy. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Poor Duffy! I hope you get an answer soon and it's something which is easy to put right. Maybe it is just an ongoing urine problem that's making him miserable. Fingers very firmly crossrd here! Thyroid testing sounds a good idea, too. Good luck! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Come on, Duffy, just get over being mad that Darcy gets all the attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 How old is he? The peeing thing reminds me of Spencer who has disc compression in his shoulder area. Have the vet test him for LS. You can do a quick test yourself. Take his back foot and curl (kuuckle) it under and see if Duffy puts his foot back to normal quickly or not. If not then he's got some sort of back issue. Hugs to Duffy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 hoping the tests come back something minor and treatable, thyroid, a UTI, something easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 It has to be something uncomplicated. It just has to! Prayers and healing light to Duffy. 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 Vinnie Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Hi Bev and Marc - I hope that Duffy's visit goes well and that they find whatever is wrong and that it is easily treatable. Sending scritches and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) How old is he? He'll be 4 tomorrow (And he's a Deerhound, in case peeps don't know) Edited to add pic:- Here he is on the left Edited May 30, 2009 by Bevd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Bev, Duffy will be in my thoughts & prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sending prayers for handsome Duffy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Good thoughts and prayers for Duffy. 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...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Its good to check this out.....could be something minor...but such a worry. Duffer is in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gryhndsr4us Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Will be keeping your handsome furry boy in my thoughts. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winslowsmom Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Aw Duffy, my hairy friend.. Feel better soon! Love, Winslow PS.. Kisses for my beautiful Darcy.. How's that eyebrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestralyn Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 How on earth did our big galoomphing puppy get to be 4??? Big hugs and good thoughts heading your way, Duffy! Be well. And it's not nice to give your parents a scare like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Holding good, simple, easy to deal with thoughts for the Duffster! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knitkass Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 oh, I hope it's nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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