Guest greybookends Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) OK So I am most likely a lot concerned and probably over reacting, but this is MY BILL and well... you know how it is. He's just not right. I wish I could tell you for sure he's off his food but he is after all BILL. He has been whining and Bill has never been a whiner, that is Sheana's department. He is acting like he is uncomfortable or in a bit of pain. He is very reluctant to sit, he is a bit hesitant to jump on any of the furniture and when he does he sometimes gives a bit of a yip. I went to pat him on his little bum the other day and he yipped, I thought maybe I startled him but I am not so sure right now. He is sleeping in places he usually does not sleep and they are all close to the ground. He is not limping in any way. Trust me I have been watching. His poo seams to be fine. I am hoping that all this is just age related. He is 11 and he raced until he was 4. I think I am going to take him to the vet on Monday for a thorough going over. It is hard knowing they are getting older and are subject to the same aches and pain we are. Like I said hopefully it is just age and they will give me something to ease what may be ailing him. Hopefully it is nothing but for my own piece of mind I am going to take him in for a check up. Edited November 22, 2010 by greybookends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'd venture age related arthritis and with the pain from that he could be off his food and all the other things you describe. Does he take any supplements? Chondroitin/glucosemine(sp) is especially good for achy joints. Fingers and paws crossed for Bill and gentle hugs for you Lori. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Maybe he twisted or hurt his back area? Jett displayed the same symptoms as your Bill and it turned out that he did something to his lower back. My vet prescribed prednisone and within 1 to 2 days he was back to normal. It did happen 2 other times and with the prednisone he was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I will be praying that it is nothing more than the weather change causing his joints to ache more than normal. I'm glad you are taking him in for a check up Monday. Maybe you could give him a baby asprin with an acid controller to see if it eases his discomfort a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I hope Bill is feeling better soon and it turns out to be nothing more than a sore muscle or too. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Awww, poor Bill and poor mom! Keeping good thoughts for the both of you. Hopefully it's an easy fix and he can go back to driving you crazy over his appetite. 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...
GreyWrangler Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Keeping Bill in out thoughts here. Full health check and lab work too! Did this and discovered my 11yr old Lottie, is Hypoglycemic. Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Bill does take a glucosamine/chondroiton 2x a day. Also I have some Previcox that the vet gave to Daytona for pain after her surgery and she only took one. I gave Bill one the other day. I have one left and if I think he needs it I will give it to him. If it is his joints he may need some kind of an anti inflammatory as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hoping that Bill feels better soon. I'm a big fan. Wondering whether he could have pinched a nerve which is causing discomfort. Keep us posted. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I wonder if his back or neck is hurting him. I would take him to the vet on Monday so he can be evaluated. I personally would not give aspirin because it will prohibit the vet from giving other medications such as a steroid if he/she chooses to do so. In the meantime Bill should be limited to strick rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Does sound like something is going on, hoping it's nothing major. My immediate thought was back too, but I am really no expert. Again, hopefully nothing major. Feel better soon Bill! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Sending prayers for Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Poor Bill! I hope this is something simple and you can get it sorted out quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Gentle hugs for Bill! It is so hard to know that "something" isn't right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bill does take a glucosamine/chondroiton 2x a day. Also I have some Previcox that the vet gave to Daytona for pain after her surgery and she only took one. I gave Bill one the other day. I have one left and if I think he needs it I will give it to him. If it is his joints he may need some kind of an anti inflammatory as well. Lori, I wouldn't give him anything prior to him seeing the vet as it might hide some of the symptoms that your vet should observe. Sending lots of good thoughts for Bill and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good thoughts for you and Bill. Hope he is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm going to have to agree with the others sounds like his back. We recently went through a back thing with Milky Way who is 10.5 years old. He was just off(pacing, would not lay down unless I was right there, whining, yelped when scratching his head) I knew something was wrong. Turns out Milky Way hurt his back and he has some arthritis issues going on with his lower back. Prayers it's nothing major and just age related. Please keep us posted. Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bill Hope it is just a little pulled or strained something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sending good thoughts for Bill 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...
Guest Vers Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bill honey sweetie, you know you're not supposed to make your Mama (and your fans) worry like this. It's good you're getting him to the vet. It really does sound like arthritis or a neck/back issue. We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and hoping for a good update soon. (pssst Bill.... don't worry your Mama so.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bill does take a glucosamine/chondroiton 2x a day. Also I have some Previcox that the vet gave to Daytona for pain after her surgery and she only took one. I gave Bill one the other day. I have one left and if I think he needs it I will give it to him. If it is his joints he may need some kind of an anti inflammatory as well. Lori, I wouldn't give him anything prior to him seeing the vet as it might hide some of the symptoms that your vet should observe. Sending lots of good thoughts for Bill and you. I agree. He appears to be a little better today and he DID eat his dinner today, but like I said before it is so hard to tell with Bill if he is off his food or if he is just being Bill. I will call the vet Monday morning and see when they can get him in. I really feel it is some arthritis or some kind of back issue that just comes with getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 My thoughts with what you described, his age and the weather change is arthritis, if it is combined with any injury could be painful to him. It also sounds like back. Like you I would have him checked out. Please keep us posted. Bill will be in my prayers as will you. And for now I am sending you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good thoughts Bill. Hope he is feeling better soon Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sending prayers it's nothing serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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