Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 For anyone followed my Lacy's story - similar bruise, on her leg. But I knew the reason why she bruised so quick, as I was warned - low platelets. And for all I know I caused the bruise while I was helping her down from my high SUV bed to help with her front limb which she had hurt somehow. She hates being helped and wriggles like a worm. Anyways, I learnt the bruise is almost always a symptom of something much bigger and dangerous. So I understand the frustration of FountainLady. But I see the situation Judith is in too. I just wish the daughter would get this into high gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Judith lives around this area by me, but the owner is days away in another state. Not sure where exactly. I've been told extremely rural and they are having issues finding a vet that will even take a stab at guessing what is going on. How hard can it be to find a vet who will run a blood panel that includes a platelet count? 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...
a_daerr Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Can't help but refer to this other similar current situation... http://forum.greytal...n-what-is-this/ I couldn't help thinking the same thing. The other dog is in bad shape... She needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. Very concerned about this dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Sr Grey Lover - she's never been a bleeder before. Is this somehting that can happen as they age? If I'm not mistaken, though it's not age-related per se, it's something that can happen at any time even if it hasn't happened before. But generally greyhounds bleed more readily than other breeds, even if they don't have the full-blown pathological condition of it. Greyhead is correct. Excessive bleeding is seen in dogs of any age. Excessive internal bleeding can occur spontaneously from a variety of causes, and in certain cases could become deadly if left untreated. Many Greyhounds aren't "known" to their owners or veterinarians to be "excessive bleeders" until either a surgery or when a wound bleeds excessively without clotting normally. (One of our hound's excessive bleeding (during minor surgery) was stopped in the O.R., then began internal bleeding 30 hours later at home.) Here is Greyhound Health and Wellness Program's link about Greyhound bleeders: https://greyhound.osu.edu/resources/freeresources/greyhoundbleeders/index.cfm Since we have 3 "known" excessive bleeders, we keep 4 days worth of "Aminocaproic Acid" tablets at home for emergencies. (Since it can take a few days for pharmacies to fill a prescription.) Costco's pharmacy offers a more affordable generic brand to Amicar's Aminocaproic Acid. Tablets have a 1 year shelf life. I prefer liquid form (from a compounding pharmacy) for "scheduled" surgeries. It's cheaper and beef flavored but only lasts one month when compounded. Again, the Aminocaproic Acid ("AA") dosage for Greyhounds link is in my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Any update on this dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 So any update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Haven't received any update yet As soon as I do I will post here... Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Just got an update! SHe is doing great - that whole patch of bruise was gone within three days. It appeared to come from something she had done - bumped into or scraped against. as it disipated you could see the initial location more clearly. They took a look at her, gave Candy a clean bill of health, and as soon as the owner can afford to do the blood work they are going to take a look at things, just in case. It seems to have been just a bruise, but will be nice to make sure. Big sigh of relief! :-) Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Just got an update! SHe is doing great - that whole patch of bruise was gone within three days. It appeared to come from something she had done - bumped into or scraped against. as it disipated you could see the initial location more clearly. They took a look at her, gave Candy a clean bill of health, and as soon as the owner can afford to do the blood work they are going to take a look at things, just in case. It seems to have been just a bruise, but will be nice to make sure. Big sigh of relief! :-) I'm cautious to think it was just a bruise...I know it's not your dog, but I would be moving heaven and earth to pay for that blood work. Dogs, like people, don't just bruise that badly for no reason. I strongly believe that there is probably an underlying reason she bruised that badly and that much--it's just not normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) Yes, I agree completely with kkaiser. Once over without a CBC is not the right way to go. We are not being worry warts here - so please somehow get it checked immediately. Platelets count. Literally. Edited December 19, 2012 by OurLacyandJax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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