winnie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) We've had A LOT of dreary, rainy days over the past couple of weeks. During those times, Faye Oops is unable to make it up stairs. She also limps on her left front leg. When we have nice days, Faye Oops limping seems to go away. Limp or not - she doesn't whimper or complain. Faye Oops is 11.5 y/o. I'd like to think that Faye Oops has arthritis that flares up on the dreary rainy days. I don't even want to think about the "o" word. I have never had a dog with osteo and don't really know the signs. We're supposed to have better weather this weekend. We'll see how Faye Oops does. If she is still limping, we'll take her to the vet. Thoughts? Edited October 14, 2011 by winnie 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...
Hollis Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Arthritis. Because there's just been too much of the other. So it's arthritis. Period. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We are thinking good thoughts for that sweet old girl of yours. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Arthritis. Because there's just been too much of the other. So it's arthritis. Period. I hope so. The limping is really bad today. Faye Oops is my baby even though we didn't get her until she was 10 y/o.. I told her that she has to live until she is 20 y/o. I pray that she is better this weekend. It's supposed to be sunny and in the 70s. 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...
Hollis Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Keeping you tucked in my prayers tonight. 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...
kudzu Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) I adopted a 10 yo male who did this though not quite as badly. It was from his shoulder & it was indeed arthritis. He remained with us for 3.5 years. His departure was totally unrelated to his arthritis. We hope to be able to someday wish you a happy 20th b'day, Faye Oops. Edited October 14, 2011 by kudzu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm voting for arthritis. Praying the warmer weather makes her feel better. Jake who is 12 1/2 started to have a lot of trouble gettting around in the past couple of weeks as it has cooled off. He has arthritis in his hips. We just started Cartrophen shots and he is already much better. I have to say I love the name Faye Oops! Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We don't have rain, but it is much cooler here at night and Fletcher has been limping more. He has had arthritis for a few years, and it has gotten worse, I am SURE that's all Faye Oops has, anything else would be unacceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbox Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Praying for Faye and hoping she is feeling better soon. Dice is sending her some hound hugs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hoping for arthritis 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...
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winnie Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Faye Oops lImping is really bad this morning. While she'd come down the stairs from our bedroom to the main level, I couldn't get her down the deck stairs to go potty. She stood there and whimpered. DH had to convince her to go down the stairs through the basement door. Stairs are basically a necessity if she wants to go outside. Faye Oops is a tank - not really a dog either DH or I can carry. Leash walking is useless since she doesn't potty on lead. It appears to be coming from her shoulder. I can't feel any lumps. Faye Oops doesn't run, so I doubt it's a muscle strain. I'm going to try to get an appointment with the vet this afternoon. Even if she improves when the weather gets better, I can't stand to see her suffer like this. I'm still hoping it's arthritis and that perhaps all we need are some injections to make her feel better. My horse is on Adequan for her arthritis which has helped a lot. I'll keep GT posted on what the vet says. I have to say I love the name Faye Oops! Faye Oops race name is Santa Fe Oops. They called her Oops in her previous home of 7 years. We tried to rename her Faye, but she didn't respond to it. I guess some old dogs can't learn new things. So, we added back the Oops. She does respond to Faye Oops. It fits her too. She is such a tank that our vet jokes that the Oops part is because she is 1/2 lab. 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...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sending prayers for Faye Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Laura, I live close to you, so we're experiencing the same weather (HATE those crazy t-storms). Mandy, who is 11 years old, has been limping worse than usual for the last couple of days. She does have arthritis, especially in her left shoulder. She really had difficulty on the stairs yesterday, which is tough because we live on the fourth floor with no elevator. I have had x-rays done twice when she was limping badly and neither time showed any of the terrible "o". I do give her Rimadyl when it gets bad. That seems to help the limping. Also, have you checked her for corns, sometimes the smallest corn, which can be hard to see, can cause enough pain to exacerbate other issues. In any case, I'll be sending prayers for Ms. Faye Oops. 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...
dante2zoe Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I live on the other side of Leesburg and have had this weather, too. My 11 YO is more gimpy than usual, too, as is my 14.5 YO whippet. I have my older guys on a joint supplement, too, but it just doesn't cut it on days like these. Cool, damp weather does not bode well with older dogs! Please let us know how her vet appointment goes. 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...
turbotaina Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hoping it's nothing serious. I have noticed that in cool, damp weather, my shoulder really hurts (from my riding accident last year). Hope it just something similar for Faye Oops. 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...
winnie Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 We have a vet appointment for 4 p.m. today. We have a vet appointment for 4 p.m. today. 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...
kudzu Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 That will make for a long day waiting but glad you were able to get in before the weekend. Update us when you can. It's just arthritis. It's just arthritis. It's just arthritis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hoping the visit is going well Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jenbo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 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...
winnie Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) The vet said she is fairly certain it's osteo - left front shoulder. I'm devastated. I got a CD with the X-Rays to send to Dr. Couto for a 2nd opinion. Not my Faye Oops. Crying as I write this. I don't know what to do. ETA... Vet gave us Tramadol for pain management for now. Edited October 14, 2011 by winnie 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...
maggiespet Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Oh Laura - not Faye Oops. Your sweet girl is in my prayers. 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...
Jenbo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Oh NO! I'm so sorry to hear this. 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...
Batmom Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 My heart goes out to you. 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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