Wonder Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) <font size="2">My vet is off until Tuesday but I saw another one and they did an x-ray</font><br /><font size="2">Of course my over active brain is sure that it's cancer</font><br /><font size="2">The vet said it's </font><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Osteomyelitis</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">She has an infection in the bone just after her nail (front left foot, outer toe)</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">I started her on antibiotics tonight, no walking, running, etc</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Soak it as much as possible</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Call my vet on Tuesday after he reviews the x-rays</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"> </font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Trying not to think of the "what if's"</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"> </font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Anyone had this happen to their hound?</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"> </font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Still trying not to freak</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"> </font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">This is Passion's idea of soaking her toe</font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32119_397447412582_527687582_4650450_2520980_n.jpg" /><br /></font></font><br /><font face="verdana, arial, sans-serif"> </font> Edited May 30, 2010 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) No advice, just prayers. I hope the infection can be quickly remedied and Passion can go back to being her silly self. Edited to add, what was the soak that LynnM and Pam used for poor Ranchie? Domebro or something like that, I think. Might try running that idea by your vet? I guess I did have some advice after all, LOL! Edited May 29, 2010 by FullMetalFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Kari, contact Sherry (gratefulhounds), I can't find the email she sent me, but sounds similar to what her Danny went thru. Sending prayers Miss Passion feels better VERY soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Um, tell Passion the vet may have meant warm, CLEAN water for soaking.... At least she's amiable to the soaking idea! Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I'll be keeping Passion in my prayers and my fingers crossed that this IS the correct diagnosis and can be treated quickly for your baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 that the antibiotics clear things up ASAP. Edie thinks Passion has the right idea. 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...
nyGreys Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Sending prayers for Passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Well my prayer for it to NOT be osteosarcoma was answered. BUT I didn't want this either. Remember when I told you Gogh might have osteo but that we were waiting to see if it could just be a bone infection instead, this is what we were hoping for. I hate that its anything. No one this sweet deserves this. I wish you lived closer so I could come hug you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Sending healing thoughts for Passion, who is obviously in "full swing" for the Holiday weekend! Goldie had something like you described, back in Jan., and it turned out to be arthritis. No worries, Ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Um, tell Passion the vet may have meant warm, CLEAN water for soaking.... At least she's amiable to the soaking idea! I did dump the pool out last night. The prob is, my yard is mostly dirt so it will just keep getting dirty And she's not supposed to walk so I've been carrying her. As much as she likes being a princess, she doesn't really like being carried I let her eat in my bed this morning Well my prayer for it to NOT be osteosarcoma was answered. BUT I didn't want this either. Remember when I told you Gogh might have osteo but that we were waiting to see if it could just be a bone infection instead, this is what we were hoping for. I hate that its anything. No one this sweet deserves this. I wish you lived closer so I could come hug you. Thanks for praying for us the last few weeks I probably should have taken her to the vet when she first started limping but she would stop after a day or so Then we'd walk and she'd limp again for a day or two But after we walked on Sunday, she didn't stop limping and it was swollen I was hoping that it was just from digging since I was able to get some dirt out of the nail bed the other night Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Hugs to you and Passion. Hope it clears up FAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I hope the infection clears up and Passion is back to herself in a few days. The picture of her in her pool is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Passion, you're too adorable in that pool. Tell mom to add some epsom salt, let it sit in the sun and voila! *keeping my fingers and paws crossed that it's nothing serious* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 No advice, just sending prayers for Passion Quote 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Sending healing thoughts. Love Passion's soaking tub. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hope she is feeling better very soon!! Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OMGiluvgreys Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Kari, Sounds just like what Misty was going thru. But she had an inclusion cyst at the naill bed that made the x-ray all cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 How is baby girl doing today? Sending some hugs and scritchies along. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Here's a note from my vet yesterday. I love my vet.Kari,I spoke with Dr. McHale and based on the circumstances described to me I really don't think cancer is the issue. The likelihood is that this is not a full blown osteomyelitis, but rather a soft tissue infection that has had a minor affect on adjacent bone, it should respond well to the Clindamycin that has been prescribed. Don't get too worried yet. I'll view the x-rays on Tuesday and call you at that time. Have a great weekend and relax. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Jey- she didn't want to eat this morning but I had to work 7am so maybe she wasn't hungry at 6am??I'll give her extra tonight and make sure she eats it Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Maybe the antibiotic is upsetting her tummy? Hope she's feeling better soon. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 thinking good thoughts for your girl. 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...
Wonder Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 <br />Maybe the antibiotic is upsetting her tummy? Hope she's feeling better soon.<br /><br /><br /><br /> I suspect that could be the case Thanks Judy She's ok to cut back alittle on her food She's 55 lbs and no ribs but I still fret when they don't eat Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Worth trying the 1 regular-strength pepcid (10mg famotidine - generic is cheap), wait 30-40 minutes, feed, then pill. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Thanks, I have some on hand so will try that tonight Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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