Batmom Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Makes one wonder if they do nerve conduction studies on dogs like they do on people. I'm sorry you're going through this, you and sweet Legs. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 update: cardiologist thinks he may have dilated cardiomyopathy :( I am scheduling him for an ultrasound of his heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I was just going to ask if he's had an ultrasound. Chrissy lasted quite some time on medication with cardio. Here's hoping. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 I was just going to ask if he's had an ultrasound. Chrissy lasted quite some time on medication with cardio. Here's hoping. Diane, what were her symptoms? I have been reading up on it and while most of his symptoms fit, it seems like it's been going on way too long for it to be DCM. Though some sites say that in breeds other than Dobermans it can be years before it's severe enough for a diagnosis. His u/s is scheduled for Thurs. I am really scared but hopeful that it will at least finally give some real answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I absolutely can not believe they never performed an echocardiogram before now!!! Really??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I absolutely can not believe they never performed an echocardiogram before now!!! Really??? Same thoughts, but wasn't going to express it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 sending more prayers to Legs! 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...
GreyTzu Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I absolutely can not believe they never performed an echocardiogram before now!!! Really??? do you think it sounds like it could be DCM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a friend who had a Boxer live to age 12 with DCM! A 12 year old boxer I think is fairly rare AND it wasn't the DCM that killed her, she had Boxer tumors and one ruptured and she started to bleed out. Oh, and an unsolicited plug....OSU treated her DCM. Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a friend who had a Boxer live to age 12 with DCM! A 12 year old boxer I think is fairly rare AND it wasn't the DCM that killed her, she had Boxer tumors and one ruptured and she started to bleed out. Oh, and an unsolicited plug....OSU treated her DCM. thank you for posting that. def makes me feel better! I have to assume since I've been seeing sxs of whatever is wrong for over 2 years, that is a good sign. though doing more reading last night, it sounds like many greyhounds w/ DCM just drop dead one day. i didn't sleep much last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Don't get the cart before the horse--wait and see what the echo shows. If it is DCM there are medications that can help. Dr google can be a scary guy--wait and see what they find --I know it's hard but, you're going to make yourself ill with worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Don't get the cart before the horse--wait and see what the echo shows. If it is DCM there are medications that can help. Dr google can be a scary guy--wait and see what they find --I know it's hard but, you're going to make yourself ill with worry. thank you. It's just so hard when you don't know what is wrong! I just realized Legs is having his heart ultrasound on Valentine's Day That has to be good luck, right? Edited February 14, 2013 by RileysLegacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Of course it's good luck! 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...
krissn333 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Prayers for Legs today!! What a great day to have an Echo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pearl had heart disease and uncontrolled hypertension. Her heart disease was a mitral valve, not DCM. She was diagnosed at 5 and given 2-3 yrs. (that prognosis came before her hypertension diagnosis!) She lived to 12 and died of cancer. And at no point did anyone that met her have a clue she was "sickly". She was happy, feeling good, and loving life until 3 weeks before she died. She was on a plethura of pills, 21 a day, 8 different meds. And she handled them relatively well considering the amount. I was told she would either have a heart attack and die or get congestive heart failure. So, please keep your chin up. You don't know how long Legs will live until he dies. He may die of liver disease at age 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 good luck to sweet Legs today. Here's hoping for a definitive diagnosis - one that has good meds to treat it! Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hope you finally get some answers, and good ones! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 thank you. It's just so hard when you don't know what is wrong! I just realized Legs is having his heart ultrasound on Valentine's Day That has to be good luck, right? yes, it is good luck. think how many people are sending Legs good luck wishes and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thank you all SO MUCH. I don't know what I'd do without you!!! I will update later today. Happy valentines day to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Hoping all goes well today for Legs and you! Our Jack had DCM unfortunately but let's see what the ultrasound shows first before worrying about that. Edited February 14, 2013 by Charlies_Dad 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...
krissn333 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Good thoughts for Legs on this lovely Valentine's Day Edited February 14, 2013 by krissn333 Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 It's DCM. I'm heartbroken. He's not even 8 years old. :weep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 {{{{{{{{{{Lucy & Legs}}}}}}}}}} Treatment plan? 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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