MP_the4pack Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Opal, my little Bwat is limping. I'm not fearing the worst. It's the leg that she had surgery on last summer to fuse bones because she blew out a ligament. She's going to the vets tonight, to see exactly where it hurts. If it looks like something happened at the surgical site, I already have an appt Monday with her surgeon in case she needs it. So keep that little 50 lb stinker in your prayers. If she needs surgery to repair broken pins or what-have-you, she's almost 9. And the older they get, the less I like the idea of surgery. Here she is last summer with her boo-boo leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Give that baby a smooch or seven from me! I'll be keeping her in my thoughts. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Oh poor baby! For Opal: Hopefully it will resolve QUICKLY. Maybe its just a little stiffness or arthritis or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Oh, no! Poor little Opal! She is so adorable! Hoping it's nothing major and that she's her bwatty little self again soon. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 it's nothing serious! 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hope it's nothing serious! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 sending many prayers is an easy issue! :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...
Remolacha Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Opal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Bwat. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Good thoughts for Opal! I hope it's nothing serious. 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 March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Good news. She's got an infection. Apparently on our long hike Sunday, she must have had something stick between her toes. There was a small crusty piece, so the outside was healing over. But the inside is very sore and the toe is now swollen. So we cancelled the Monday appt with her surgeon. Phew! I was thinking she broke one of the pins or screws in her leg which would have needed surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Oh, that is great news!! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Greyt news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 funny how an infection can be good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ditto what Remolacha said... yay for the infection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yay for an infection!!!! 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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 She's already starting to feel better. She's actually using the foot a little now. She'd been completely 3 legged before the antibiotics. But I do have to watch her, she's on an antibiotic that doesn't sit well with a lot of dogs. 2 doses so far, so good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That's about as good as it gets! Joe and Brees are very relieved that their buddy is going to be A-OK! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Whew! I hope she heals quickly and the antibiotic doesn't have too many side effects. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 How's she feeling this evening? Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hope she's continuing to improve! I'd be happy for an infection too...not awesome, but, at least it's easily treated (as long as the antibiotics can be tolerated). 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...
kolarik1 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yay! I'd take an infection any day!!!! Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hope Da Bwat is feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 well, she's still limping. The vet said there should be "Marked" improvement by sunday. I wouldn't quite say it's "Marked". I did go out and get some icthamol to try to draw out anything that might still be in there. If she's not walking almost normal by Wed, I'll take her back to the vets. But at least the toe is not as swollen as it was. She thanks everyone for thinking of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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