MaryJane Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Not sure if this will help --- but my greyhound just went through a period of swelling for one of his rear legs. This occurred after we had been looking for the lost greyhound in our area. His paw and lower half of the leg swelled up to twice the size 4 days after we had been out walking. The vet and I concluded that when we were out looking he either "wrenched" his leg pretty good or that he stepped on something and as a result got an infection. He's was on antibiotics for 1 week and it had started to come down but, not yet normal so the antibiotics were extended for another week. His leg is almost down to normal size now. It is possible that falling down the stairs may have caused some type of sprain and as a result swelling .... Good luck this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I don't have any experience with it but have read about Hypertrophic osteopathy. I'm so sorry Tracey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onegreydog Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Prayers for you & Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sending more prayers for Cosmo and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sending more prayers for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) When my baby girl, Cricket, had osteo towards the end she started developing fluid in the foot that she wasn't using....the fluid build-up came and went until finally she developed fluid in both legs. My vet explained either from non-use or from the cancer. Prayers for your sweet baby. Edited August 18, 2009 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreenGreys Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Tracey, thinking of you and Cosmo. Hope it's just a "passing thing" that has nothing to do with OS. Pat and Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh, Cosmo, precious girl, I'm praying that you're okay. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh Tracey and Cosmo, sending that sweet girl some good thoughts. I'm sorry to hear about this turn... she's a fighter, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Would someone who knows more please comment on Hypertropic Osteopathy. We lost Dennis to Hypertropic Osteopathy. OSU had been warning us about it but it didn't really hit home as to what it was and was caused it until we saw it. I don't think the vets know about it or acknowledge it. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Would someone who knows more please comment on Hypertropic Osteopathy. We lost Dennis to Hypertropic Osteopathy. OSU had been warning us about it but it didn't really hit home as to what it was and was caused it until we saw it. I don't think the vets know about it or acknowledge it. I'm the one who posted the term, but I don't know much about it. I learned about it on Circle of Grey. Demon is my 3rd grey with osteo. in 5 years, It's something I tucked into my brain to watch out for and I believe it's a symptom of lung mets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm hoping the swelling is from the fall she took last Thursday and not from the osteo or her heart. Lasix is a good drug if the swelling's from fluid and not injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Praying hard for Cosmo..... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Update in first post. 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...
Batmom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 {{{{{{{{{{Tracey}}}}}}}}}} I'm sorry you didn't have better news. Sending prayers that you can get the infection conquered and that it will be a long time yet before she knows her lungs have spots. 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...
Guest trevdog Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Not wat I was hoping for.....sending some prayers that the infection clears up...any chance those lesions might be an infection and not mets? Hugs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Just hugs, scritches and hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Keeping Cosmo and you in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 praying as hard as I can for you and Cosmo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Like everyone here Tracey, I sure wish I could do something. Please know you and your girl remain in my prayers 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...
gazehund Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Keeping you and Cosmo in my thoughts and prayers Tracey. I am sorry you have to face this. Edited August 18, 2009 by gazehund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am so, so sorry for your bad news. But hoping the antibiotics kick in fast to help the infection and she feels better soon! 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...
Guest zoolaine Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh Cosmo, I'm praying you start feeling better and have many, many, many, many greyt days left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh Tracey I'm so sorry it's not good news. You and Cosmo are in my thoughts daily. :grouphug :grouohug 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...
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