Guest littlesyd85 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I just got a phone call from my husband... He said that our 10 year old Lena can't walk or even stand on her back legs. I could hear her yelping in the background when she was trying to get up! I am leaving work soon and taking her to the vet (they could squeeze me in at 3:20) I just need some thoughts and prayers that my girl is going to be alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :hope :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Don't panic, and don't make any rash decisions - statistically this is probably FCE (fibrocartilaginous embolism, aka spinal stroke). It's sudden and devastating, but with time most dogs make a full or near-full recovery. There's no "magic bullet fix", the only real cure is time. Some dogs are up and walking within days, and some take a little longer. Thankfully it's almost always a one-time occurance. Please keep us posted! Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Oh no! Sending healing prayers for your sweet girl. :hope Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Poor baby! I'm sending my prayers to Lena! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 This exact thing happened to my friend's grey, also 10. Her vet never figured out what it was, but the dog is fully recoverd, and doing well. She is on Deramaxx, twice daily, and joint supplements, too. Good luck, and please try not to worry! Love, hugs and prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending prayers!!! ...............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...
mom2four Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 For Lena Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graciehound Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending prayers out to you. Our Gracie was non-ambulatory this summer after a stroke, and I know how scary it is. Please keep us posted on how she is doing and how the vet appointment goes. Gentle hugs to you at this scary time. Lisa, Matt, Travis, and Kathryn Furkids: Gracie (Styled Princess) and felines Tilly and Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Prayers that this will pass and she will be OK. You must be out of your mind in fear. 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...
MandysMom Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending lots of prayers Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Don't panic, and don't make any rash decisions - statistically this is probably FCE (fibrocartilaginous embolism, aka spinal stroke). It's sudden and devastating, but with time most dogs make a full or near-full recovery. There's no "magic bullet fix", the only real cure is time. Some dogs are up and walking within days, and some take a little longer. Thankfully it's almost always a one-time occurance. Please keep us posted! Dr. Couto spoke about this in August at the 3 G's event and says that baby aspirin (not sure if just one or two???) is HUGELY helpful with FCE! I went out and bought a bottle after we got home because of what he advised! sending many prayers for your little girl!!! :hope Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Many prayers!! 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 greytexplorer Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending prayers. Keep us posted, k? ~Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 ((prayers)))) Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest FLT Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Fingers crossed that the vet was able to figure out what was going on, and that she will be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Give her an 81mg aspirin right away in case it is a FCE or a stroke. When Dylan woke up one morning and couldn't walk, we were in contact with Dr. Couto and he said to give an 81mg aspirin right away and then a 1/2 of one every day for the rest of his life. He was walking normally within a few days. Completely healed after about a month. He is 100% now. Prayers coming for Lena.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sending many prayers for Lena and hugs for you .. Keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dobiegrey Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 My sister's 12 year old mix breed doggie had a FCE several months ago and we were scared to death!!! But he is almost fully recovered, he too is on Deramaxx. Like Elizabeth says DON"T make any fast decisions. Hang tough Lots of prayers coming your way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Many for Lena and for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sending my many prayers. Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yikes, hoping it is nothing serious. With Koda being an FCE survivor (100% recovered) I have some experience and knowledge of it....I am a bit skeptical that that is what you are dealing with. It is not common in a senior pup....more common around 4-6 years. And they are not in pain therefore she should not be yelping. It sounds like she may be in some internal pain and/or has hurt herself (spine or hip). Sending positive thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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