carronstar Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 As we were Leaving Atwater this afternoon Aquitaine's left rear leg went into very bad spasms as we went to go to the car it happened again. We have been here for 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Oh my word. Is she getting fluids? 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...
galgrey Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Oh no! Keep us posted, ok? 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...
MachosMom Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Sending positive vibes your way! Hope she is okay. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Many : sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Oh no!!!! Thinking of y'all and sending good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 sending MANY good thoughts her way!!!! :hope Quote 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...
winnie Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm so sorry. I hope Aquitane will be OK. We are at Grapehounds too right now. With three greyhound senior citizens, we spent at least half of our day laying down under the tents at Atwater. 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...
tbhounds Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Praying it's just dehydration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Oh no, Carron! We just saw you both today. Hope Aquitane is better soon. 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...
4My2Greys Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Sending lots good thoughts for Aquitaine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Good thoughts for your girl. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Just seeing this - sending good thoughts and hoping this is something simple to fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Oh no. Dehydration? Low potassium (don't know if that effects greyhounds like it can humans). Sending good thoughts to Aquitane and to you, Carron. Edited July 29, 2012 by seeh2o 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...
Guest patterpaws Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Eep! I hope she will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Just back from vet. No dehydration. Electrolytes fine. ACL fine. Feet and forelegs fine. Not heat stroke. Temperature normal. The dx is muscle strain/spasms from going in and out of the SUV. On Tramadol. Thankfully our. Our combined suite at The Glass Magnolia includes a twin bed in Liz's room. That mattress has now been moved to the floor of my room so I can sleep by her on the dog bed. I was afraid that if I slept in my bed she might try to jump up there. She never sleeps with me unless we are traveling. Unfortunately the blood and urine tests show that she is losing protein and there is some thought that she has PLE. The vet would not opine on a course of action. She wants me to talk to my own vet. Of course, but it is Saturday night and I want a plan for my girl. NOW!! I want to know she will be okay nd something in the back of my head is saying that is not the case. I know nothing about PLE and I am frantic. I will say vets are far less costly up here. This would hve been a $2000 night in NYC but was under $400 here. My friend Elizabeth and her pup Harry were lifesavers. Poor Harry was So worried about his friend Aquitaine. On the way to the vet he lay facing her with his nose right up against her watching her. Love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Screen closed before I could say thank you for the good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Glad your baby is ok! As far as the ple--are her blood protein values low (albumin, total protein... (ple)) or does she have protein in her urine (pln)? Greyhounds have lower blood total protein than other breeds do so that might not be an issue and pln (glomerulonephritis)-isn't all that uncommon in Ghs which there are treatments for. Hope you both get some sleep tonight!! Edited July 29, 2012 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm glad she is spending the night with you, I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight. Sending good thoughts to Miss A. Fingers and paws crossed that tbhounds is right. Maybe some homemade stairs, ala Batmom's pattern, or a ramp for your girl getting into the SUV? 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...
robinw Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm glad she's back with you. Is she still having the spasms? 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...
winnie Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Phew... glad to hear that Aquitane is OK. I hope that you both have a safe rest of your trip. Hopefully we'll meet you next time. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Adding our good thoughts. 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...
Burpdog Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sending lots of good thoughts & prayers. Some of mine have protein but their ratios are fine so we don't worry about it. So, don't worry about it yet Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Couldn't update the original post. We are just back from the second vet visit. When we got home Sunday her right leg (left leg was the original spasm problem) was not weight bearing. I called my vet who said he wanted to give it another day of Tramadol and rest. Yesterday her walker and I noticed that the foot was swollen and an area that I had pointed out to the vet as scratched and asked her to check was now very red and hot. The vet in Ithaca didn't look but said I could put Neosporin on it if I wanted. This morning my vet said that if it was swollen I should bring her in to one of the practices he is affiliated with (he was working an emergency on another dog) to have it checked. Full check showed that the toe, which has a funky callus, had a cut that almost looked like the callus had caught on something and started to rip. We now have a medicated soak and Clavamox to add to the Tramadol. Since there may be kidney issues we decided against the Prevacox and I will give her liquid yucca if it looks like she is uncomfortable. Through this whole thing, she has not looked uncomfortable at all. I, however, look like an extra/scene filler in Les Mis... There was a funny moment when the vet said she would get us a boot as she needed to be booted for walks. I told her I had boots. She questioned that. I told her I also have a field rescue stretcher. I had the support sling with me just to relieve her back leg. Don't mess with a greyhound mama. She looked at the blood and urine results from Saturday night and didn't seem terribly put off by them. If anyone could tell me what they would need to look at to determine PLE/PLN I would happily post the results. I don't want to call my vet again today since he is working with an emergency. I am off to have an adult beverage for my birthday. After this, it might be one of those giant tiki bowl sized ones with only 1 straw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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