Guest 4521walsh Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Our 9 year old greyhound is limping badly and won't/can't put any pressure on his left hind leg. It's like he doesn't have any feeling in it. Vet is not open for a few hours. Any ideas from you more experienced owners what is going on? Thinking maybe dislocated hip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 How long has he been limping? Is the leg warm or cold? Any swelling? Was there an injury? If the leg is cold, you go to an E-vet NOW. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 When vet opens take him for x-rays. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'd find a 24 hour e-vet and go right now. 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...
JaneW Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Could be any number of things from minor to serious--Greta is always limping from one cause or another. As long as he is not showing signs of acute pain I suggest you just keep him quiet and still till the vet opens and you can get him there this morning. If there is a hot or swollen area, a cold compress will provide temporary relief while you wait. Never use heat on any injury without a vet's say-so. This is just my suggestion, I'm not a vet. Edited May 17, 2012 by JaneW Quote Greyhound Fabric, Wallpaper, and Gift Wrap by Jane Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HHHounds Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just keep your houndie quiet and calm until you can get to the vet. Hope all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4521walsh Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Leg is not cold. Not sure if he injured it or its something else going on. Now it almost looks like he is losing motion in both hind legs! He has benn acting different lately. Not his chipper self. Notice him slowing down the last few months. Got him resting now and will head to the vet in an hour. Going to have a challenge getting an 80 lb dog into the car. Thanks for your input and wish us (Lou and us) luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Best of luck. Sounds like a back / nerve issue, especially if there is any knuckling of a foot or lack of coordination or feeling. Discs are often the culprits, but anything where there could be swelling near the spinal cord (auto immune, bruising, etc) can cause it. Good luck at the vet - keep us posted. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Let us know what the vet says! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you haven't left for the vet already, try this test. Take the dog's paw and turn it so he's standing on the top side. He should immediately correct it and put it pad side down. If it takes more than a second or so, then there's a neuro problem where the signal isn't getting from the foot to the brain. Try this on both rear paws, one at a time. If it's just one paw/leg and isn't progressing, I'd wait til the regular vet opened. If it's gotten progressively worse in just a few hours, I'd go to the e-vet if the regular vet isn't open yet to try to stop the progression. Good luck. Keep us posted. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4521walsh Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Lou has finally settle down and he is resting. Waiting for my wife to come home from work and then we are heading to the vet. He does not seem to be in pain right now. He seems more concerned about what is going on rather than in pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4521walsh Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Lou did not make it. Very sad day here. My office buddy and best pal for the last 6 years passed away. By the time we loaded him into the van he could not walk at all. Had to get a stretcher at the vets to get him in there. The vet examined him and she said he either had a stroke or has cancer. Said we could try steroids for a day or two to see if he could recover. But as we sat there crying and trying to figure out what to do he kept getting worse. Just laying there and moaning with his tongue hanging out of his mouth. Looked like he was slipping into a coma. So we had to put him down. What a great dog and a great friend. A gentle giant who did not bark once in the 6 years we enjoyed him (unless you count a few during his dreams). Did not have a mean bone in his body. The GK's loved him and he would play hide a seek with their toys when they where over. In fact did it just this Sunday when they where here for mothers day. We noticed he had been slowing down over the last 3 months or so. Our normal 2 mile walk each morning which his enjoyed so much had become a chore these past few month and we even had to cut it short a few times. Thanks for all your prayers and support. Lou is in a much better spot right now and so are we for having had the pleasure to be with him for 6 years. I saw a bumper sticker recently and when I saw it I told my wife "Wow how true"! The sticker said "who rescued who"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernadette Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My heart hurts for you, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I am so very sorry. I have been watching to see how Lou was fairing. 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...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My heart breaks for your loss. So glad you had so many happy years together and that you have so many good memories. Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My heart goes out to you. I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
carronstar Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just seeing this. So sorry for your loss, and your pain! God Speed your Lou! Sending lots of love from me, and our five seniors! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I am so sad and sorry to read that Lou, passed. I was just checking to see an update. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm very sorry to hear about your boy Please note that this topic will get locked by the mods...all the ones in the health forum get locked if the greyhound goes to the bridge. Please feel free to post in the rememberance section when you are able. Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. If he had been slowing down the past few months I bet it was cancer. Hemangio probably. I've lost two to that horrid disease. One just last week. I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Oh no...I'm so very sorry 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...
Batmom Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss . 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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