RaineysMom Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) my big, black boy started limping (badly, his right front leg) last Sunday we took him to the vet that afternoon and the vet opted to try Rimadyl first (he actually was on Tramadol until Thursday morning, since we give a 1/2 baby aspirin daily [per Dr. Couto's advice] and we had to stop that, and it had to get out of his system) as he prefers to sedate for this kind of x-ray -- he said just a "twilight" -- and as much as I hate to have to do that, he got SO beat up when we were in Florida last November when he started limping (same leg!). He does NOT like to lay on his belly and they had to get him like that for one of the x-rays -- so he got super beat up, all bruised and he shook horribly every time we took him ANYWHERE (and that just recently stopped). he seemed to be MUCH better by Tuesday, almost no limp at all -- but as of yesterday, it's back, and today it's even worse I know I don't have to tell you guys how worrysome a limp is with these guys He's only 10 1/2 and to me, that's still young. so if you can spare a good thought or prayer for Nubes, he sure could use it. If it doesn't get better by like Wednesday we're going to have to do the x-ray....and I'm terrified of what they might find. thanks quick update 7/1: the limp was so bad we put him back on the Tramadol yesterday (called and the vet ok'd, he never said to keep him on that once we started the Rimadyl, and at that point, he was doing much better so we didn't think to keep him on it) and today (knock on wood) it doesn't seem as pronounced, so it's a bit better? My fear is that the Tramadol is just masking the issue and the Rimadyl really isn't doing anything at this point. Our regular vet is out of town now so hopefully he won't take another turn for the worse and we'd have to see another. I would think they could do SOME x-rays without having to sedate, it was just the one where he had to be splayed out on his belly that was so hard for him. I don't know. thanks so much for the prayers, I sure hope they work. quick update 7/4 hi guys! I can't thank everyone enough for the continued prayers! Nube is holding his own -- he's still the same, limp is still there -- better at times, worse at others, but still there. The Tramadol is what I'm thinking is doing anything (which is not what I'd like, I'd like the Rimadyl to "fix" the issue!). He went to his monthly chiro adjustment yesterday and she felt an "egg-shaped" lump in one of the muscles of his shoulder, so not sure if that's good or bad he's been ok enough to not run to the vet for the x-rays and hopefully he keeps improving so he doesn't need them. your prayers are working and it makes my heart so glad that so many care about my sweet boy -- he's my baby boy and I love him more than myself. hugs to everyone and their puppers. update 7/6: the limp is getting worse instead of better. He was doing a little better up until yesterday, he's back to limping very prounced now. He went to his usual chiro appt on Tuesday and she said "only finding is egg-shaped knot in distal supraspinalus muscle just above shoulder joint" so not sure what that means. She wrote it down so we know what to tell the vet. he's done with the (2 week) Rimadyl this coming Wednesday, I think if it was going to work we'd be seeing an improvement by now? My poor boy. He never yipes or anything, he is one tough guy but it's killing me to see him limping 7/10 we are devestated. We will send the x-rays to Dr. Couto. our hearts are breaking. I don't know how much time he has left. I don't want him to fracture it and be in more pain. Edited September 12, 2012 by RaineysMom Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Prayers coming........ Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Every owner's nightmare. Good thoughts that it's something treatable with rest and medications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thinking good thoughts for your boy..... 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...
Houndtime Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Good thoughts for your boy. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Adding our good wishes and a kiss on Nube's nose. 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...
grey14me Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sending lots of prayers :hope Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Lots and lots of prayers for your boy. 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...
Riverhound Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Prayers for Nube. Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Keeping you and Nube close in thought and prayer, Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 All good wishes for your Nube from here. I know how worried you must be, so sending good, peaceful thoughts for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sending Nube all positive thoughts. Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Prayers and good thoughts for you Nube. Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sending loads of good positive thoughts for Nube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 :hope :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sending prayers for Nube. Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 More Prayers from here . Please keep us Updated on his Condition . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEB Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Kim, I hope he feels better. White light and positive thoughts for Nube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Good thoughts for Nube. Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Oh poor Nubers. I agree that 10 is still young. Here's praying that they find what's wrong and it's nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Sending good thoughts for something simple and heal-able. 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...
iluvgreys Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I'm terrified of limps, too. Sending loving energy to your baby boy and positive thoughts. Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy14 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Kim, I am so sorry. Sending good thoughts and prayers for your sweet boy. From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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