robinw Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 he is also seeing a doggie chiropractor/ message therapist on saturday. ugh. he spent last night whining. then i had to leave the house quickly for about 15 minutes yesterday evening. i returned to find that treasure had eaten a box of shortbread cookies topped with dark dark chocolate that was on the kitchen counter (along with some typhoo teabags). called the vet, she told me how much peroxide to give her and it came out. ever have one of those days where you wish you didn't have dogs? just kidding, i love them. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have no experience with a Chiropractor but Arco, my Belgian Malinois and Amy were certainly helped by a Vet who did acupuncture! Both had neck problems and a harness helped until they improved. Amy only needed a few treatments and a year of adequan injections and is doing fabulous! Good luck and I hope that Phoenix feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 guess Treasure was jealous that her brother got all your atention Phene Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Aw! Poor Phene! Get better soon, buddy, and follow Mom's instructions! Sending prayers for a quick recovery. Do you use a raised feeder? Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hoping Phene is good as new very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smday Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I hope he feels better soon! Quote Lexi the pointeresque mutt (1999), Homer the chi mix (2010) and Lacey the ? (2009). Always remembering Dita, Best, Oba, Bubba, and the others at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyandHollyluv Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hope Phoenix feels better soon. Another vote for chiropractic. One time, my girl Holly had a cervical disk out. She couldn't hold her neck / head up straight. A trip to the chiropractor made all the difference in the world. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin 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...
robinw Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin no, this wasn't a hijack. i've learned something from your post nothing like MRIs have been recommended at this point. $3600 is a fortune! I hope your hound, Sparks, and all of the others feel better soon. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin Thats funny I asked the specialist couldn't you do xrays. She stated no they would not show a thing. I thought to myself then why do they do xrays on people before they suggest an mri Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin no, this wasn't a hijack. i've learned something from your post nothing like MRIs have been recommended at this point. $3600 is a fortune! I hope your hound, Sparks, and all of the others feel better soon. Yes I think I may be looking for another vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin Thats funny I asked the specialist couldn't you do xrays. She stated no they would not show a thing. I thought to myself then why do they do xrays on people before they suggest an mri Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Just wondering, did your vet recommend an mri be done. My grey is suffering with his back - just a yelp here and there and my vet sent me to a specialist who wants to do an mri and spinal tap. Cost is 3,600.00. I have not done it yet, just went today, but am thinking of changing regular vets to see if there might be a different approach. Just don't know where I would come up with 3,600.00 right now. Sparks has back issues, my vet never suggested an MRI We did an x-ray which shows the 2 spots that are bothering him. He's on restricted activity for the rest of his life (he's 12.5). I goofed today though and he did the happy dance after his poop and started to run around the yard. I'm always outside with him so I made him stop right away. I'm glad he's feeling better but I don't want him to get hurt again. Sorry for the hijack Robin no, this wasn't a hijack. i've learned something from your post nothing like MRIs have been recommended at this point. $3600 is a fortune! I hope your hound, Sparks, and all of the others feel better soon. Yes I think I may be looking for another vet. My unexpert (is that a word?) eye saw the 2 spots in question on Sparks xray. I would go to another vet which I hate saying but seems like the MRI over the top if your hound is only yelping once in a while. Sparks couldn't walk so it was beyond the yelping stage Yes I think I may be looking for another vet. What state/city are you in? 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 kar Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I am thinking the same. They had told me to give him nothing to eat after midnight. I really thought he would be having xrays. I was not prepared to hear about a 3,600.00 charge for an mri. Can't quite understand why my own vet woud not xray either. He xrayed my other dog for his shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Sometimes x-rays don't show anything ... but sometimes they do. Worth a shot. Where are you, where an MRI would be $3,600? Holy petunias. 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 November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Sometimes x-rays don't show anything ... but sometimes they do. Worth a shot. Where are you, where an MRI would be $3,600? Holy petunias. I think that was close to what Kim paid for Rainey or else my memory is really bad and I made that up Sorry Robin- we should prob take this over to this other thread http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/263875-greyhound-vet-near-fairfield-ct/ 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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