Guest BayberryFam Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Our boy will be 4 next month. Yesterday he started letting out a whine when he was getting up from being sprawled out on the floor. Now today when I came home, his hind legs were swaying out to the side when walking. Like he wanted to walk straight but his hind legs swung out a bit. Then he had a hard time trying to lay back down, as in it looked like he was in pain. Has anyone seen this? Not asking for medical advise, as we will be taking him to the vet if this keeps up, but didn't know if maybe anyone has witnessed this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 In a four yr old, THIS IS A VETERINARY MATTER! Something isn't right. In an older dog, you'd probably be looking at Lumbar Stenosis or severe arthritis, but in a four yr old... please see the vet! There are many things that could be causing this, including tickborne diseases. Sending love and hugs to your "sad boy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Crossing fingers here that the vet can get to the bottom of it very quickly and treat it easily! Can you get him to the vet today, perhaps on an emergency basis? Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PawPrintsLife Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Yes, please let us know what you find out about him. I'm hoping for an easy and complete recovery. Rebecca Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 He's hurt himself as you indicated and should be evaluated. Greyhounds do not splay well. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BayberryFam Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well we went on our first vet visit and they couldn't have been nicer! They believe that he has hurt a disc in his back. With some steroids, muscle relaxers, and a week with out running wild, he should be back to normal. Thanks for all your reply's, and if I remember I'll update again when he's back to good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Aw...poor baby! The meds they gave you should help a lot! HOpe he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Before my Greys, I had a sweet Beagle - who was a ball of energy. She would leap off the stairs onto the wood floors and splay......One day I came home and she was all hunched and howling in pain. I couldn't even touch her belly - thought she had something internal going on. Turns our it was a disc - and steroids and anti-inflamatories did the trick.... Very happy for you that it appears to be something like this!! Best of luck for continued recovery. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BayberryFam Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Well it's been two weeks and he's about 95%. We aren't sprinting around the yard together again yet, but that shouldn't be too much longer now. Thanks all for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Great update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks for the update! He sounds like he's doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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