Guest angel Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 My grey had right leg amputation for osteosarcoma of distal radius in early September. He has done extremely well. Had clean chest Xray before Xmas. Has tolerated chemo very well, and has one more treatment left. Today I noticed that the right side of his neck appears thicker than the left. It almost appears as if his neck is crooked. My family thinks that it is probably thickening of the muscle trying to compensate for the limb loss. I am thinking the worst. He is doing so well, great appetite, great energy level. I hope this is not the dreaded "C". Has anybody noticed anything like this on their greys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) is it like a rounded lumpmound? Edited January 10, 2010 by RobinM 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...
Guest angel Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 It's somewhat rounded. It is not noticeable when he is lying down. I can't feel it then. But when he stands up that side of his neck, just beside where his shoulder blade used to be, is bigger than the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 With his history, or especially because of his history, I'd bring him in to the vet on Monday. Hoping it's a non issue for your boy. I've been throught the OS/amp/chemo too so I know how scary it is when something else crops it. Please update. 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...
Tallgreydogmom Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 My family thinks that it is probably thickening of the muscle trying to compensate for the limb loss The same think happened to Dennis awhile after his amputation. I believe OSU thought it was a thickening of the muscle to compensate for the limb loss. I believe his brother Zinger also had the muscle thickening in the neck. 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 angel Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I'm so glad that someone else has experienced this with their greys. He is doing so well now, I would be devastated if anything sinister was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 My front tripod, Demon, has that also. He's had it since the amputation. I think it's his favorite place for me to scratch now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romansperson Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 This happened with JC too. I think the muscle there just became more developed due to his having to compensate for the loss of the limb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I would imagine it is just the way his muscles are adjusting to the loss of the limb. Sid's amputation is a back leg, but I am amazed at how thickened and 'humpy' his shoulders are, and his back is more muscular on one side than the other, too. If you think about it, it's only to be expected! But I'd probably still take your boy for a quick check to be sure. 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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