Guest grey_dreams Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Sorry to hear this, but hopefully they will be able to successfully treat Legs. It must be frustrating to spend so long looking for an answer. I agree with Diane regarding circulation problems as a possible reason for the licking, and that supplements could help. Are his legs usually cold when you touch them? If circulation is poor, then the legs and feet and even tail will be colder. Massaging can help too, or even better, T-Touch (http://www.ttouch.com/) and T-Touch videos ( ). Regarding supplements, sulfur (MSM) is excellent for healing skin wounds and lesions. Edited November 20, 2012 by grey_dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 My guess is the two are not related---I'm sure the Dr checked his leg pulses during his exam. Regarding why the vpc's weren't picked up sooner--could have been an acute change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 What an ordeal! I hope you get answers soon and Legs gets better. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Good thoughts for legs and you Lucy. Heart issues can be very alarming but there are a lot of heart meds these days so hopefully a protocol can be worked out that will help him. 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...
racindog Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Prayers going up for Legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 UPDATE: My head is spinning. Legs saw the specialist today for what I expected to be a consult about an MRI. The second he started listening to his heart, he became very concerned. He immediately took Legs for an EKG and came back and explained what about it was abnormal. He has a pretty severe arrhythmia. So... he will be going back to see a different specialist next tues for all kinds of tests on his heart to hopefully determine the cause. This guy said he didn't see anything too concerning regarding Legs' neurological system. He said there is a good chance most of him symptoms (exercise intolerance, heat sensitivity, back legs failing) could all be explained by his heart condition. Or, he could have multiple issues going on. He didn't think the heart issue would explain his licking holes into his legs, but possibly his blood isn't flowing properly or something like that. We need to get the heart issue figured out first, then we can see where we are and if we need to revisit getting an MRI or whatever. He basically said Legs could drop dead at any time, which is pretty terrifying, but at the same time I guess that is always true of any living thing They talked about hospitalizing him and doing all the testing now, but he's been having these symptoms ever since I adopted him 2 years ago, so I doubt he's going to die this week. I sure hope not anyway He is not allowed any exercise whatsoever. This is all so crazy How did no vet notice this before? Anyone know about heart issues in greyhounds? I HATE being so clueless. I can only HOPE that this time this guy knows what he's talking about... Just finding this post now. I am so sorry you are going through this. I have an almost 10 year old girl who has severe heart issues as you describe. Discovered it this past summer when she kept colapsing on her walk. I was told the same thing about the possibility of her dieing quickly. So far it has been about 5 months since her diagnoses and since the weather has turned cooler she seems to be doing much better. At times she acts like there is nothing wrong. I made the difficult (for me) decision to let her decide how much exercise she gets. By that I mean I don't keep her from playing in the yard, but walks are very slow and around half a block. I hold my breath when she runs and plays, but she is a dog and she loves it. She also seems to know when enough is enough and will self-limit her playing. She is a very happy girl. I love her and so it is scarey to watch her running and playing, but she would be miserable if she were not able to join in with the others. I hope you and Legs have a lot of time left to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Just read this & am sending prayers for you & Legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sending many prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 prayers for you and Legs ... and thank you for continuing to search for a cause for all of the symptoms. How frustrating, and scary ... I hope this path of diagnosis starts getting some results & relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hoping you find an answer and Legs will be feeling better soon! Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Keeping Legs in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I will be praying that Legs condition is manageable. Having gone down the same frustrating path last year, I know how wearing is can be! I don't know how many times I would lament silently, "Just give me a definitive diagnosis so we can all get on with it!" It's so frustrating when you have a dog with symptoms without the test results to back up a diagnosis! Just remember, Legs doesn't have a clue! All he needs to know is that you love him, he has a roof over his head, a comfortable bed and good food. Sending hugs of comfort to you, Lucy. Hang in there! Keep us posted. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Wow, thanks so much everyone. All of your posts mean a lot. I'm heartbroken and scared, but also hopeful that there will be a treatment that can help him Anyway, here's a little bit of sweetness for you. Jabari (brown iggy who is 13.5) is not a big cuddler anymore. But this morning, this is what I found in my bed Edited November 20, 2012 by RileysLegacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 That's a level of cuteness I can barely tolerate. 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...
Meandmy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Come on! Could they possibly be any cuter???? Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 How sweet is that, I'm glad you captured this moment on camera! It make my heart melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Awwww Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FawnFan Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sorry to hear you and Legs are going through this right now. Sounds like you are on the right path now and hopefully things will improve considerably from here on out. Like the others, I hope Legs gets better very soon. And that picture is very adorable! Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sweetest thing I saw on the web this week. And I surf a lot..:-) Prayers and thoughts to you and Legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 That is a super sweet picture. 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...
galgrey Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 OMG, how cute! Sending healing thoughts to sweet Legs. 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...
ShantisMom Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Love that picture! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Does anyone know if this heart issue could cause excessive thirst? I've noticed Legs drinking what seems like a lot lately, but had attributed it to his being muzzled most of the time and not able to drink as easily. But now I'm wondering if that could be a symptom and a sign that whatever is wrong is getting worse. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 That photo is a real treasure. Does anyone know if this heart issue could cause excessive thirst? I've noticed Legs drinking what seems like a lot lately, but had attributed it to his being muzzled most of the time and not able to drink as easily. But now I'm wondering if that could be a symptom and a sign that whatever is wrong is getting worse. Thanks. Have you noticed if he is peeing a lot more than usual too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Yes he's also peeling more. He even peed inside the other day. His sores are all healed so I'm going to try giving him some time w/o the muzzle to see if maybe he wont lick. I think he will, but it's worth a try...and maybe then he won't be as obsessed with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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