Guest IrskasMom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 There are some more Fingers crossed and Prayers coming your way for Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Kerry, we are sending good thoughts your way! Bell Walker and Bugsy and me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thinking of you and the Wizard . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 waiting....waiting.....waiting I refuse to get off-line until I hear something GOOD. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thank you. Nothing yet and it's 9:20am. That phone had better ring soon :riphair :riphair I'm sorry I keep coming here to vent with no update, it's just nerves - it makes me feel like I'm doing something... 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...
4My2Greys Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 No reason to be sorry, that's what we're here for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Any news on dear Merlin? Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Just seen this. Praying for Wizard man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Just checking in... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I know...the waiting is torture. Keep coming back as often as you want.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Thinking of you! Remember the vet does have other clients and may wait until s/he gets a gap in his/her schedule to call (I know, how dare s/he!!). Edited September 6, 2011 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Waiting on good news. 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 iconsmum Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 fingers toes and paws crossed. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Kerry, I rarely come on GT on the weekend, so I'm just now seeing this. I'm waiting anxiously for an update and keeping everything crossed that the news is good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Checking on our wizardly buddy 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...
lizjaye Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Crossing finger, toes and anything else w/some healing prayers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 It's NOT OSTEO!!!!! OMG I am so relieved I can hardly breathe. *Deep breath* However, it's puzzling. It's not arthritis, either. The x-ray showed some calcification on his shoulder, probably due to an old injury, but the vet wasn't overly concerned about that. His foot, on the other hand, is another matter. DH said it looks awful. I said,"Well, what do you mean exactly by awful?" and he said it looks moth-eaten He was sent home with Deramaxx and told not to give it to Merlin for at least 24 hours to make sure his stools are ok and he is not going to get a flare-up from the anxiety of the visit... because apparently Deramaxx can cause diarrhea. The vet asked him to have me call her tomorrow morning. So my reaction to all this was... that's it? I need more answers than that. The vet doesn't think it requires surgery at this point. It's not a weight-bearing toe, which would explain why he sometimes manages to trot for a few minutes and then he slows down and has trouble when he's stopped and starts walking again. I need to run home and check on him right now - I'll be back in a bit. I'm confused - but VERY thankful that it's not worse. 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...
Guest BlueCrab Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Well, thank goodness it's good news, but puzzling nonetheless. Continued good wishes for the Wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good news about the shoulder! Zoe has calcifications in her shoulder, too, and it periodically causes issues. As for the toe, that does sound puzzling. Let us know what else you find out. Hope Merlin is feeling okay! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Well, glad for the big relief!!! I assume you'll think about getting a second opinion on the x-rays to gain more clarity? Is it just one toe where the problem is, or does it involve more of his foot? Great if it's just a toe, since if it becomes too problematic, you can just, y'know.... you know how well Beth is doing now even after losing a full weight-bearing one. Good luck with the Deramaxx ... it's never bothered Beth's sensitive tummy any. You do want to give that one with food BTW. Edited September 6, 2011 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I have to admit I'm confused myself. Moth eaten is generally the sign of osteo, unless it's a fungal or bacterial infection. You're not in an area where he'd have Valley Fever and other fungal infections typical show up with lung symptoms, but it is possible that he has a bacterial infection in the bone, or there is some degenerative osteoarthritis. My suggestion since he's still there and likely still a bit out of it, get x-rays of the other leg for comparison purposes and send all of them off to OSU. I might also set up a consult with an ortho vet in your area. It can take some time to get an appt with those guys, so I'd do the other stuff in the meantime. Not that I'm an expert, but your description didn't immediately ring of osteo to me, but I would also be careful not to dismiss it simply because he's had intermittent symptoms. It seems it's a common misunderstanding with vets that once osteo presents the pain only gets worse. I hope you get some more definitive answers soon. 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...
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