Guest meakah Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Koda has been fine until I just got home from work. She is basically on 3 legs. I didn't take her to the park yesterday so I know she didn't hurt herself there. And this morning before work she was fine. She sleeps all day while I am at work so I can't imagine her hurting herself in the house. I am really scared. She did eat her supper....laying down....and is sleeping comfortably. But she keeps sitting up once in a while and gives that leg a few licks and then lays back down. I can't find any signs of swelling or 'ouchy' spots nor any signs of heat. I gave her an aspirin and am going to give her one night. If she is the same tomorrow....I think I will get an x-ray done for peace of mind. Please keep your fingers crossed for her.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 that she will be just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Many prayers coming from us too 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...
Guest 2greysinPA Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Many prayers for Koda... that by tomorrow all is well and NO limp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I hope she just twisted it in her sleep or slept on it funny and she's back to normal tomorrow. Please keep us posted. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hopefully it's nothing. Prayers from here. 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 meakah Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 You know....it is kind of weird.....when she slightly puts weight on it (front left) her nails are digging into the ground. Yet her nails don't touch the ground at all on the other paw. I just clipped her nails a week ago and so I know they aren't causing her a problem. I am just not sure as to why she is pointing her toe like that. I suppose it could be how she is coping with not putting weight on it but still a bit odd. It even looks a tad curled when she is lying on her side in comparison to her other front leg. I have poked and prodded around the knuckles and she `slightly`reacts at one of the joints. But no swelling nor obvious dislocation/break. I guess we shall see what the morning brings....she sure is uncomfortable right now though. She is panting a lot but it is hard to tell if it is from the pain or from the fact it is +29C here with no Air conditioning. I have hosed her down outside and she is now comfortably laying in the grass. Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Does she do a lot of blanket fluffing or trying to fluff her bed, maybe she was doing some big time fluffing and hurt a toe or nail????? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Audeamus Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Maybe she knocked her knuckles on something? Hopefully it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I forgot to mention, one of my guys actually dislocated a toe he fluffed his bed so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Many prayers for Koda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 She does fluff her bed....hmmm....something to consider. Thanks for all of the well wishes....we shall see what the morning brings. She actually looks a bit better now so I am not sure if that is due to the Aspirin kicking in or if maybe it isn't all that serious after all. We shall see..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It was the Aspirin. She is back on 3 legs. I hope there is improvement in the morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Prayers coming your way, how is she today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Best to Koda, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Sending prayers and hugs for Koda.... 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...
tbhounds Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I would stop the aspirin--the Vet will not able to give her nsaids if she still has aspirin in her system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Just seeing this now Kathy. How is your spooky little girl this morning? Definitely sounds like she is trying to unweight that side, but so difficult to know where she hurts and why. Such sudden and dramatic onset is unsettling for sure. Easy for me to say don't panic, but try not to panic yet. Find out what you are looking at first. Please keep us posted. Thinking about you and Koda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Best thing to do is get an x-ray for your peace of mind. Don't worry until you have to. Many hugs and prayers coming from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thankfully, she is limping a lot less today. There is some heat in that foot. I am going to give it one more day.... Thanks for the well wishes!! I feel a lot better today about the whole 'limp' thing.....I hope it continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) I know how you feel and the ONLY thing that eased my fear was an Xray! With all the fear of OS out here and if you have had personal experience with it (I have) you can put yourself into a panic. Try to breathe, not to think to negatively and just go get the Xray. Its probably nothing but a little injury. eta: I even told my vet that I knew I was over reacting, but please just appease me and xray up to the hip. He gave me a hug and said it was OK to care. Such a nice man! Edited July 23, 2009 by greytloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Good news Kathy! Keep us posted o.k.? Give Koda a hug from us please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Audeamus Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 That's good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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