Meandmy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) We noticed Shadow not acting quite right around lunchtime today. Before that he had been acting completely normal, but I came home with Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts and he wasn't interested - so unlike him! He seemed a bit out of it, but that happens with him periodically, so we just decided to watch him. He went outside and pooped and peed, I put him to bed and then I went to take a nap as I have been sick with the flu since last week. At dinnertime he wasn't interested in eating, but had some water and went outside to potty. A little unsteady on his feet but not horrible. I put his pj's on and he's been resting in the living room with me. Well now it's bedtime and he can't seem to keep his feet under him but doesn't want to lay down either. He's hanging his head low and panting, and his gums are pale. I'm waiting for DH then we are off to the evet. I'm hoping it's nothing major, but better safe than sorry. Please keep my old man in your thoughts. Edited November 11, 2009 by Meandmy Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Will do... sending prayers. Let us know how he is doing! I am an insomniac, odds are I'll still be up when you get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Keeping you in my thoughts. Let us know what happens! 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...
45MPHK9 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 thinking good thoughts for your boy. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hope it's minor and easily remedied. 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...
o_rooly Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Keeping my fingers crossed this is nothing serious... and that all of you are home safe and well and better very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hope it's nothing serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sending prayers that it's nothing serious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashley Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hope that your handsome boy is just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LunaTygerCat Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Keeping you guys in my prayers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oh ... how horrible it is when a senior suddenly does this. Didn't he do something similar earlier in the year? I seem to remember a post about him being a bit doddery ... ? Possibly his back is giving him more trouble for some reason. Sometimes the old guys move wrong or slip and it puts everything 'out' for them. Sending many good thoughts and prayers for Shadow. I hope it's something easy to fix! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HappyHarleysMom Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sending prayers for your old guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hoping your back home and Shadow will be feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Waiting and hoping for an update. I hope he's ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thanks so much everyone for the well wishes. I'm sorry I didn't update last night. It turns out that it is, indeed, Shadow's back. He must have tweaked it sometime yesterday morning. The vet gave us tramadol (didn't want to give an NSAID without knowing liver and kidney values). He slept comfortably last night but is still moving pretty slow. I'll be giving a call to the regular vet this morning to see if anything else can be done to keep him more comfortable. I have Meloxicam on hand so we'll see if that can/should be added for a few days. While we were at the e-vet someone brought in their lab who had just been sprayed full on in the face by a skunk, poor thing. By the time we left the smell had permeated everything - clothes, skin, hair. So extra laundry for me today. I can't imagine what their car must smell like! Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Adding our get well wishes for your Shadow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Poor Shadow - hopefully the pain in his back, along with whatever is causing it, will subside quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lacie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hope Shadow heals quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirls2 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hoping Shadow is feeling better soon. Hugs and cold wet nose nuzzles coming his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hoping Shadow feels better real soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thinking about Shadow and hoping he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Praying for your fast recovery Shadow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hope the painkillers help him. Backs are so painful ... Did you ask the vet about chiropractic? It can help, providing the practitioners know what they're doing and he's already been checked by a vet. Some vets are reluctant to approve it though, on the basis that they fear it will make things worse instead of better. Good luck with the old boy! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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