Guest Elliot Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hello! About a week ago we adopted our first greyhound -- Kingsley. He's is beginning to feel really comfortable around the house and thus decided to jump off the couch colliding with our coffee table (yes, we have since moved the table). He immediately yelped and it was obvious that the collision hurt. At first he wouldn't walk around and we noticed swelling shortly after in the upper part of his front left leg. His skin also appeared reddish from bruising. As this is our first greyhound (we also have a goldendoodle) we wanted to play it safe, so we took him to the vet. At this point he was walking around, albeit favoring the other leg. The vet said that he likely hadn't broken anything and inspected his joints and swelling in the leg. He prescribed Rimadyl for the swelling and told us to ice our pup's leg. Today, Kingsley was acting normal -- no limping and was playing around a bit with our other dog. Later in the day I noticed that the swelling in his upper leg had gone WAY down, was there was significant swelling near the back of his paw along with the red bruising color. I hadn't noticed any swelling in that area the day before. Is this typical for greyhound bruising issues, or is it something I should be concerned about? He was on his feet a fair amount today as well. Advice from the greyhound veterans would be much appreciated!! Thanks, Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) A lot of grey's have bruising issues. Not only do they bruise/bleed easier (often times), they also tend to have less hair to camouflage a bruise like your goldendoodle probably has. I would probably try to keep him off of it until the swelling is gone/very low or until he's done with the Rimadyl. My mom's grey just had a dog bite to his joint and the vet recommended no walks, no jumping, etc.. for 2 weeks. Our regular vet just ok'd him for short walks again, and it's been almost a week. There are some vets on GT who can probably better assist you. I hope Kingsley is feeling better soon! The first thing Teddi did when I brought him home was run into a door frame Edited December 16, 2012 by kkaiser104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm sure it's fine---the bruising may just be settling further down the leg. I would just keep an eye on it. Congratulations on your new edition! Pics please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Yep, greyhounds are great at making a little bump or a little scratch into a BIGGER problem! I couldn't believe all the cuts and bumps at first. Sounds like things will be fine. Congrats on your new adoptee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thinking of your New Kingsley, and hoping for ALL bruising to be gone quickly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hope KIngsley feels better! And yes...we need pictures!! Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grandmagrey Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Congratulations on your new friend Kingsley! Definately waiting on pictures!!! Fairly new... abt 4 mos..To the world of greyhounds myself. There is never a dull moment! They are greyt pets!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ditto on what others have said. They bruise so easily. Also, swelling tends to "sink" down legs...it's actually a sign of healing....As long as it isn't increasing, you should be OK - and, in addition, if he is not showing any increase in pain.... Best wishes...and congratulations on your cutie. Quote 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...
Guest Elliot Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the responses!! You all have allayed my fears. Here's some pictures of the dogs: As a note I took these with my phone -- so the quality isn't the best! Edited December 17, 2012 by Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Looks like play time to me! Nice pics. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I'm sure it's fine. No harm in asking though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 What a handsome boy! Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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