retiredracers Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Last night, I was sitting next to Phanny on the couch and was petting her. When I started fooling with her right rear leg (the deformed one that was broken when she was a tiny puppy) I found a very hard, bony feeling lump on her hock. It's about one inch across and about 1/2 inch raised. It's very hard and it's painful. I immediately called my friend/coworker/vet and told her I was going into the clinic (I work at a vet clinic) to do xrays. My sister and I drove in and we did a half-a**ed xray (Phantom was cooperative and I didn't want to force her into the strange position that we really needed her in to do the xray). I then took it over to my friend/vet's house. The xray really didn't show much and after she (and her vet husband) examined Phantom, they are inconclusive as to what it might be. I am terrified that it's osteo. They did everything they could to make me think it is something much more benign. This morning, I'm taking her over to the husband's vet clinic where they have a digital xray machine and we'll take digital xrays. I'll be emailing those xrays to Dr. Couto so that he can look at them. If they have any suspicion that it might be osteo, we'll sedate her this afternoon and do an aspirate. I'll probably drive the slides to OSU and be there bright and early tomorrow morning with them in my hand for Dr. C and his team to look at. Sorry for the long, rambling post. Phantom has been through sooooo much and she is such a fighter. This would be hard on her little diabetic body but we'll do everything we can to help her survive as long as she is able to. PLEASE send good thoughts that whatever this lump is it isn't osteo!!!! Either I'll update or my sister will after we get the xrays done. UPDATE: I dropped the xrays off with the surgeons and I just heard from them... they believe there is evidence of a 4th tarsal collapse and there is bone oscification (basically "calcium build-up... the chants worked!!!) causing swelling, etc. in the area. I am sooooooooo happy. The lump really does look like the swelling you see with osteo... I'm not crazy, really (well, not about this anyhow). BUT I am just sooooooooooooo excited that it's a break. The doctor doesn't recommend surgery or even a splint at this point. She wants rads repeated in 4 weeks unless she starts to show pain before then. If it continues to get worse, they recommend surgery to clean up the area and to make her more comfortable. I don't remember if I mentioned this in my earlier typing but this leg is the leg that was broken when she was a baby puppy so it has always been "deformed" and we just knew it was going to give her trouble and I guess now it is. THANK YOU, EVERYONE for your good thoughts and well wishes!!!! Edited September 28, 2010 by retiredracers Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Prayers that it's nothing to worry about for Phantom. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We'll be crossing our fingers and paws here that it is not Osteo and something else less serious. Please keep us updated. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Our fingers are crossed here, too. Scritches to Phantom! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We'll keep everything crossed here for Phantom and pray it's nothing. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's just a little calcium deposit. Nothing more. I'll chant this all day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yep, calcium deposit. She's much too young for osteo. Good thoughts for you and Phantom today. Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 sending many prayers!!! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 No!! Sending A TON of good thoughts your way. Fingers tightly crossed for Phantom!! :goodluck :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 *chants "calcium deposit" repeating as necessary* Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Prayers for your sweet little girl that it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 NO NO NO not the evil C just CALCUIM DEPOSIT. Has to be, most be!!!!!!!!!!!! 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 moremoney Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sheila just called me with an update on Phantom. They are not thinking Osteo, but a possible break. She is taking the xrays to the the referral surgical team in town. Please keep sending good thougths for our tough little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3vagreys Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sheila just called me with an update on Phantom. They are not thinking Osteo, but a possible break. She is taking the xrays to the the referral surgical team in town. Please keep sending good thougths for our tough little girl. A break is so much better. It should eventually heal. Hang in there guys. Tell Sheila to yell if I can help her with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for Phantom. Really hoping it is a calcium build-up or something equally benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moremoney Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sheila just called me with an update on Phantom. They are not thinking Osteo, but a possible break. She is taking the xrays to the the referral surgical team in town. Please keep sending good thougths for our tough little girl. A break is so much better. It should eventually heal. Hang in there guys. Tell Sheila to yell if I can help her with anything. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Crossing our fingers and paws here for Phantom and Sheila. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Phantom, you're just a baby! We're sending lots of prayers and good thoughts out to you. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sending lots of positive thoughts to Sheila and Phantom... hope it's just a break. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I never thought in all my life I would pray for a broken leg! But I am here (unless of course the break has a sinister cause behind it!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Excellent news!!! A big sigh of relief. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'm so happy for you and Phanny that's it's only a break! ...prayers that it heals up ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I hope Hitchie didn't sit on her when we were over on Friday:o ! Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 We are so glad they do not think it is osteo. I know you had to have been so scared. Good thought for Phanthom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Just read your update!!! Yeah!! :yay Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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