Lilysmom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Here we go again! Marx is still recovering from his dental last week,(he is so much better), but now has another issue. He is having rear end issues, especially with his back right leg. Sometimes not bearing full weight on it. His toes arent' buckeling (thank god) but something is definately wrong. His gait is off and he is having some trouble positioning to go poo as well as trouble positioning himself when laying down, he just can't get comfortable. So my gt friends like so many here my dear sweet Marx, who will turn 11 in March, could use some white light and prayers sent his way. His vet will see him Tues. morning at 8:30. I will update after the visit. Thanks! --------------------------------------- update: 1/23/11: Marx has not been doing well today, DH said Wednesday night he was up and down quite a bit, very restless. He is having trouble getting comfortable. I even tried getting him to sleep on our couch in the living room, all pillow are removed and a nice down comforter is on there to snuggle, but no luck. He is hesitant to jump up on the couch and once up there he is slow to lay down then doesn't lay down for long before getting up and getting off the couch. He does lay on the dog bed but he can't get comfy on that either. I'm at a loss for what the problem is. He is not yelping but you can see the look in his eyes that he is not feeling well. He is very clingy. Anyone have any ideas? Marx has an appointment for the vet Monday 24th ----------------------update 1/25/11-------------------------------------------------- went to see neruologist today, wow talk about an intense exam!!! Poor Marx Marx reacted multiple times in multiple areas upon manipulation. The vet was rather surprised. He is not sure it's a spine issue at this point. Blood work was done today and will have results Wed. morning. Marx needs to be sedated and have more xrays taken (his regular vet will do that) hopefully on Wed. as well. The scary thing of all of this is now the doctor thinks there is something going on with his abdomen I will discuss this further with his regular vet and of course the necessary xrays will be taken. Marx has been through it the past 2 days and is exhausted as are his mommy and daddy. DH and I discussed some things and have made some decisions on how far we will go with this. I absolutely will not subject him to any further manipulation after the xrays are done. We will not pursue an MRI (I know many with think we are not doing enough, but we know our boy and the stress of all of this on him out weighs everything else). So we are in somewhat of a holding pattern right now and hope to have many answers tomorrow. I am hoping whatever is going on can be treated with medication and he can have a full life and be comfortable. As for the abdomen thing....well...I'm not even gonna say it. Again all my friends and GT peeps please keep those prayers and well wishes coming. I appreciate all the positive comments as well as ideas from all of you. ==========1/26/11 update===================== due to a snow/ice storm vet closed early today. hoping to have them done thurs. morning. Edited January 26, 2011 by Lilysmom Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh gosh, lots of prayers for Marx. 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...
Batmom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Poor bug, and poor worried momma. Sending lots of prayers. 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts for Marx... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Ohh my Karen , you got it . Tons of Prayers and Hugs for that absolute sweetest Boy Marx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sending prayers for Marx 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...
Remolacha Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 hoping it is just something minor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chucko Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Poor Marx, Chucko and Scout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Marx 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...
greyhead Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Prayers for you and Marx. And hope that whatever it is, it can be easily handled! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 You have it! Give Marx a scritch for me! I hope it's nothing more than a muscle pull. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Good thoughts for Marx. I hope it's nothing serious and that the vet can put your mind at ease. 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...
turbotaina Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sending lots of good thoughts for you and Marx today Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Love, hugs and lots of good thoughts for your Marx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Karen , how is Marx today?? Was looking for an Update ? Give that Boy a special Hug from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hoping Marx is doing better.....sending Many MANY Fast Healing Thoughts & White Light........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 OMG! Onyx is having the same thing. She had a dental last Friday and her hind end is giving out now. She got stuck in the snow at the far end of my property this morning, I had to carry her back in. Her hind legs just aren't working right. She's 15. I'll definitely be looking forward to Marx's vet visit. And praying hard it's nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2zeus Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 A little late but just seeing this. Hope Marx's vet visit went well and you got an easy fix for that sweet boy. Quote Trish, Thorpe, Thorton, Solstice and RemyCome see us at Milkys Greyt Goodies Fleece coats, cool-down coats, pajamas and Scrunchies for the well dressed greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hoping for a positive update... Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Sending more prayers for Marx - hope everything went ok at the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fringepup Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hope Marx is okay! Will send prayers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Just checking for an update on Marx. 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...
Lilysmom Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Sorry for the late update computer issues at home Marx is doing much better. The vet examined him and did notice that when he walked/trotted his right hind leg did swing out a bit. He did not have any buckeling or yelping when she was manipulating his legs during the physical exam. She gave us a 3 day does of drugs to see if that takes care of things if not she did suggest accupuncture (which I was thinking of doing). I am relieved it's nothing serious and he probably has a pinced nerve somewhere. Of course we will limit his activity and keep close watch. Thanks everyone for all the well wishes and prayers. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Continued good thoughts for Marx and I hope the meds do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 What meds did the vet give for those 3 days, and did they make any difference? Maybe time for x-rays of that leg and spine/abdomen? Sending prayers. 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...
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