Guest Ohiogreymom Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Reggie has started limping again. OSU took slivers of glass out of his pad a few weeks ago. He's a blood donor at OSU. The limping stopped, but a couple weeks later, he started limping intermittently. Now, the limping is constant. I took him to our regular vet yesterday, and the vet was on duty whose opinion I value. She gave him a good going over. Checked his pad, and leg really well. When she got to the area just above his knee, he SCREAMED. She wasn't pulling or anything, just feeling around on it. She said given his age, and the location, she's REALLY concerned that it's osteo. Reggie's only 6. I've had him 8 months now. (Geez it seems like so much longer) There was no xray tech there yesterday, so she sent him home on Tramadol for the weekend, and I'll drop him off at 8:30 on my way to work and pick him up on my way home. She told me not to lose hope, but be prepared. I know I've been very lucky so far, having 4 greys, and no osteo, and that's always my nightmare when I read on GT that someone else's grey has been diagnosed. I bawl like a baby. Just had to admit that! Reggie is an old soul, even though he's only 6. He really does have eyes that seem to look into the deepest part of you. He's the kindest, most gentle dog I've ever known! He was a good racer, so they kept him longer than usual, and he was so spooky when he came here. I posted about working on his fears. Today he's like a different dog. He's so very funny when he tosses stuffies around. He fits in here so well, and adores his family and pack. I can't imagine losing him! I don't make any judgments on how people deal with the C monster, but my own feeling has always been no amputation for us. I would not risk a break, so I know that if my boy has it, I'm going to lose him soon, and that is heartbreaking. He deserves so much more time. Sorry this is so long. Please send prayers, or good thoughts for my Reggie's xrays to be clear tomorrow. Thanks! Darlene Update: It's Osteo. My poor Reggie...I feel sick Update 7/28/09 Post 86 Edited August 10, 2009 by Ohiogreymom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I hope it's just a sprain or something simple..prayers for your boy Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Darlene, I'm so very sorry that your Reggie is lame and will pray that it is something easily treatable and NOT the dreaded OS!!! I feel the same as you do regarding amputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RobinAZ Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I hope your boy will be fine. Sending prayers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Oh, I am so sorry -- this is my worst nightmare, the waiting as much as the potential diagnosis. You and Reggie will be in my thoughts. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Sending lots of Prayers...l.. 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Please don't panic yet. You do NOT know for sure, okay? Just relax, and don't worry until you have to. Limping is not ALWAYS Osteo, and six is pretty young. Please keep us posted, and we will be praying for you here, from our mountain! Love and hugs! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hoping for a better outcome than you're preparing for. I'm of the same mind regarding amputation...... I understand how nervous and worried you must be about Reggie's x-ray tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 hoping the xray shows something other than OS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patti909 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hoping for the best for you and Reggie, prayers it is just a sprain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 for yor sweet boy for the best possible outcome! for you; the waiting is so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobinM Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 In my thoughts and in my prayers... 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Many many prayers for your boy 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...
nyGreys Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Many prayers for your boy. Hopefully it's something simple that can be fixed. 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 FLT Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 sending tons of positive thoughts and white light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Gosh. I am keeping my fingers very very firmly crossed for Reggie and for you. Hoping for a good diagnosis tomorrow... Please please please let it be something fixable!! Sending lots of good thoughts... Edited July 26, 2009 by MerlinsMum 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 eaglflyt Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 We're praying from Oklahoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 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...
galgrey Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 This is my worst nightmare as well. I'm sending every manner of positive thought that it is something treatable and you'll have him with you for many, many years. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2greysinPA Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Sending many prayers from PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks everybody! I'm SO worried! Is it Monday evening yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Let's end July on a GOOD note, ok? :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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