kudzu Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Whatever way he checks out it's better to know sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Looking for an update on your sweet boy. Many prayers coming Fixer's way. 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...
Guest K9Cookies Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Good and bad news from the vet. She thinks this has something to do with his back and spine. She listened to his heart for a long time, and everything was OK there. The range of motion in his legs and feet is really good. As soon as she moved to his back (towards his tail), she pressed a little and his back end crumbled. It happened every time. We've all noticed that his gait is slightly off too. She's going to call a specialist tomorrow and get some ideas. The X-rays of his spine were OK and didn't show anything. She's thinking it's something within the spinal column (which doesn't sound good). Fixer had a really bad racing injury right along his spine, so this may be related. We're also waiting on blood work. Here's a good picture of Fixer's scar and old injury area. It was pretty much any place she pressed behind the scar that made him go down. The injury was healed when we got him. We were told that he came out of a starting gate too early, but who knows. I'll update again once we hear back from her tomorrow. Edited January 31, 2012 by K9Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thinking good thoughts, and sending prayers for your Fixer! YES, thank goodness you have Trupanion~!!!! I do on all five of my seniors!! ZERO DEDUCTIBLE at $350/monthly for all five, but, at least they are covered! Good luck and lots of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I read your original post this morning while I was in a meeting (supposed to be paying attention!!!) and couldn't respond. Lots of good thoughts coming Fixer's way from us in Powhatan. That's a nasty little scar he has there. I had no idea he was 10....I must have been thinking about Uri. Anyway, hope all the reports are good and it was just an "episode" that won't repeat itself. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Many prayers and good thoughts for you and Handsome Fixer (I love his name). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I don't know what's going on with Fixer. Last night, he went upstairs and suddenly I heard the GSOD and he kept it up for as long as it took me to get upstairs (a pregnant girl rushing anywhere is not a pretty sight! ) Anyway...I get up there and he's kind of holding his front right leg up a little. I check him out all over, rub his leg and shoulder to see if anything was tender, and nothing. He walked a few steps and then seemed to be fine. Anxious to hear from the vet and talk things through again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Maybe that was "just" a cramp? I hope so I am sorry about his spine issues I am sending lots of good thoughts and hope that the specialist comes up with some answers. 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...
4greyhounds Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sending more good thoughts for a good report and that Fixer feels better soon! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Did the vet think it might be lumbosacral stenosis? Pretty common in older hounds. And picking up his front leg makes me think it might be his neck. Did the vet check him out there? Neck injuries (like a muscle pull) can cause the GSOD & take a good long while to heal. And even LS, while painful, is not the most horrible, baddest thing you might be thinking of. Best wishes for Fixer. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 He may have muscle cramps/soreness in other areas because his spinal problems are throwing his normal movement off. I hope it turns out to be something treatable. My first grey had lower back/spinal problems, and a couple of times, she couldn't stand or walk. Steroids and pain meds got her going short term, and acupuncture really helped her over the long haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sending lots of good thoughts your way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 No new ideas, just sending cyber-massages Fixer's way (and maybe to the lady, too) Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I am wondering about neck problems. Have had two dogs come up with front leg lameness that was neck related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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