Guest Swarley Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Swarley (2 yr old male) has had an occasional limp in both his back legs that we noticed as soon as we brought him home 2 months ago. It only appears from time to time and switches from his left and right hind legs. We took him to the vet and she did a physical examination on him and said that it could be a partially torn ligament and to not let him run or anything for a few weeks. We did that but it seems to have made no difference and we're concerned of what might be causing this problem. Does anyone have any advice to offer on this? I'm very scared because I've been reading a lot about bone cancer, etc in greyhounds and I always tend to fear the worst. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBooMama Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) Swarley (2 yr old male) has had an occasional limp in both his back legs that we noticed as soon as we brought him home 2 months ago. It only appears from time to time and switches from his left and right hind legs. We took him to the vet and she did a physical examination on him and said that it could be a partially torn ligament and to not let him run or anything for a few weeks. We did that but it seems to have made no difference and we're concerned of what might be causing this problem. Does anyone have any advice to offer on this? I'm very scared because I've been reading a lot about bone cancer, etc in greyhounds and I always tend to fear the worst. Thanks guys. Don't let your mind jump to that 'cancer place'. (That being said I tend to do that myself!) But do call back the vet and let her know that rest has not solved the problem. He may need some anti-inflammatory meds. Edited April 7, 2010 by BooBooMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzq Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Swarley (2 yr old male) has had an occasional limp in both his back legs that we noticed as soon as we brought him home 2 months ago. It only appears from time to time and switches from his left and right hind legs. We took him to the vet and she did a physical examination on him and said that it could be a partially torn ligament and to not let him run or anything for a few weeks. We did that but it seems to have made no difference and we're concerned of what might be causing this problem. Does anyone have any advice to offer on this? I'm very scared because I've been reading a lot about bone cancer, etc in greyhounds and I always tend to fear the worst. Thanks guys. Don't let your mind jump to that 'cancer place'. (That being said I tend to do that myself!) But do call back the vet and let her know that rest has not solved the problem. He may need some anti-inflammatory meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Have you checked his pads for corns? If you do a search here you will find information and photos of corns. Buzz has a corn and when it gets bad he will start limping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzq Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I tried to do this from work and it didn't work, sorry. Someone just sent me this link yesterday. I think it's good info to have on hand, just because... Good luck with your Swarley, hope it's nothing serious. http://greytarticles.wordpress.com/medical-first-aid/aortic-thromboembolism-are-greyhounds-at-risk-4310/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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