Guest LindsaySF Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Teagan was putting some more weight on the leg this morning, but the swelling had moved from his wrist area up to his shoulder. The whole leg was swollen. So off to the vet. But I have some good news! His x-rays looked great. No abnormalities in the long bones, and the carpals looked good too. Phew! The two theories are either an infection, or a soft tissue injury. Shaving the area revealed a small scab near his wrist, so he might have had a wound that introduced bacteria, and now it's infected. Or the scab is unrelated, and he has a strain from zoomies. His x-rays showed the swelling in the tissue, it was opaque white instead of more see-through. He was not running a fever, but the swelling traveling up the leg makes me think infection. He's on Cephalexin and Deramaxx for 14 days, then we'll get a check-up. Fingers crossed the swelling goes down in the next day or two. Thanks for all the good thoughts! I am so glad the news wasn't worse. ~Lindsay~ Edited October 17, 2011 by LindsaySF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 So glad it wasn't more serious! 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...
duncan41 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sending prayers that the meds take care of it riteawayquik! 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...
linda Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great news! Feel better soon, Teagan! Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hoping for a fast and complete recovery! 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...
4My2Greys Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I just breathed a sigh of relief reading your update. Hope his leg heals up quickly without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Phew. I hope Teagan's leg is better soon! 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...
HopeForHounds Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Teagan was putting some more weight on the leg this morning, but the swelling had moved from his wrist area up to his shoulder. The whole leg was swollen. So off to the vet. But I have some good news! His x-rays looked great. No abnormalities in the long bones, and the carpals looked good too. Phew! The two theories are either an infection, or a soft tissue injury. Shaving the area revealed a small scab near his wrist, so he might have had a wound that introduced bacteria, and now it's infected. Or the scab is unrelated, and he has a strain from zoomies. His x-rays showed the swelling in the tissue, it was opaque white instead of more see-through. He was not running a fever, but the swelling traveling up the leg makes me think infection. He's on Cephalexin and Deramaxx for 14 days, then we'll get a check-up. Fingers crossed the swelling goes down in the next day or two. Thanks for all the good thoughts! I am so glad the news wasn't worse. ~Lindsay~ Don't you love the relief without actually knowing for sure what's going on? Mixed blessing for sure. Keeping Teagan in my prayers for a quick and uneventful healing. 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...
TwiggysMom Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Whew, that sounds like pretty good news. Hope the meds do their work quickly! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks for the update---glad it was NOT bad news. We've still got you and your boy in our prayers. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just seeing this WHEW!!!!!!! I'm so glad the xrays were good!!!! Could it be a spider bite or some sort of insect bite? Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Okay, we'll take that! Not perfect news but a whole lot better than what some of us feared. We keep good thoughts coming Teagan's way. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 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...
Bevd Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 And another phew from me Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 He's still favoring that leg, but the swelling is waaay down. Seeh20, my brother suggested the same thing, a spider bite. Who knows! We don't have the bad ones in CT (I think?) that cause necrotic tissue, etc. But an allergic reaction or infection from a bite is certainly a possibility. We may never know the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Glad to hear the swelling is way down! Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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