Guest MyBoys Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Last night when I tried to brush Murphy's teeth he would not allow me near his mouth, after I finally settled him down and got a look inside I found a large purplish boil on his lower gum, then I noticed under his jaw was all swollen. I got him to my vet first thing this morning, she was not happy with it but said we would try antibiotics first. If there is no improvment after the week of meds he will need an xray of his jaw. I have gone to her long enough to know when she is worried about something so I asked her up front if it could be cancer, she knows me well enough to know that I want a straight answer, her reply was yes, it very well could be cancer because she could feel something at the jaw line. The better news is that is could be an absess that started at the root of a tooth but he needs to do the meds for a week to see if the swelling goes down. My Murphy needs lots of prayers in hopes the meds work and this turns out to be a tooth problem. I am just beside myself right now, it is going to be a long week for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 The Waiting can always be excrutiating ,hoping for just Tooth Problems. Hugs and Prayers in the meanwhile for Mr.Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 All good thoughts for Mr. Murphy coming your way from Central New Jersey. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for both Murphy and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Prayers going up from KY for Murphy's quick healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Oh no. Hoping it's an easy fix for Mr. Murphy. Sending prayers. 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...
sabrina Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Murphy I hope this is just a very bad tooth ache that you have. Paws crossed Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Get better Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Lots of prayers and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 that the antibiotics do the trick. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hoping all he needs are the antibiotics. Sending out good thoughts to Murphy & you. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobelvr Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Sending lots of prayers for your boy. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 thinking good thoughts for your baby. 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...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Just saw this, sending my prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I will be keeping you and Murphy close in my thoughts this week and sending you lots of good thoughts and prayers that this is something that can be easily treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest mountain4greys Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I pray this is nothing serious, and that the antibiotics will take care of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm praying that the antibiotics work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Sending prayers for Murphy that this is nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Praying the antibiotics work. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) So far so good, Murphy is responding to the antibiotics and the swelling under his jaw bone has gone down, the purplish boil thing on his gum has gone down a bit and is now just redish. I am sure he is going to have to have at least those 2 teeth out where the gum still looks red, but hey, I can handle that and I am pretty sure he can too. Thanks so much for all the good thoughts for my Murph Man, I am hoping and praying we are out of the woods. Edited April 23, 2010 by MyBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Oh good ... I just read this thread, and was glad to see your afternoon post that it looks like Murphy is responding to the antibiotics -- GO MURPHY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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