krissn333 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Yesterday morning, Ace went running out into the yard to bark at a squirrel with Sage. With the snow having melted, our yard is pretty muddy and she slid a little bit, but caught herself. She pulled something in her left front leg though, and she started limping about an hour later. So far Robaxin and Tramadol have kept her comfortable, and she's been resting well, but, it must be pretty bad because before I got her on meds she was not bearing any weight on the leg at all. Poor Ace...she is the biggest baby when it comes to stuff like this too, and she won't let me massage it. When she gets up and it hurts, she looks at me like I've beaten her and caused her to feel this way, she tucks her tail and shakes. She is eating her meals like normal though, so that's good. I just hope she is feeling better soon, seeing her so sad makes me sad. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Awww, hope she feels better soon. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hope with rest and the pain meds, she'll be back to normal soon. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 If you can touch her leg gently and locate the hot part, you can apply cold lightly, and it will help reduce the inflammation and feel good too. We use those gel coldpacks that live in our freezer, and we wrap them in a tea towel to take the edge off the cold when applying. Healing thoughts for your Peanut. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hope she feels better soon... 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...
krissn333 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Oh yep Mary I put a cold pack on her earlier and she seemed to like that too I can see there is a spot that is swollen (sort of near her armpit) and she did just allow me to inspect it gently. It's swollen, but soft...so I'm 99% sure we're looking at a soft tissue injury or something equally benign on the freak-out scale. Her limp was JUST like Sutra's when he had osteo but I FORCED my brain to be rational. There is the swollen area on her leg, and I can tell that her neck is a little bit sore. A chiro adjustment or acupuncture will probably be in order once she's mended a little bit. 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...
galgrey Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hope she recovers quickly and completely. 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...
moosesmom Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Feel better soon, sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hope she just tweaked something and is better soonest! 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...
carronstar Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Feel better soon, Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Heal quickly, Ace. 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...
Cully Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Fritz is all out of sorts because she's resting and being quiet. He even laid down next to her so he was touching her to try to get her to snark at him He was just whining at her to try to get her attention and got upset when she didn't pick up her head to look over at him. She finally acknowledged him after 5 minutes of whining, so now he's laying down. He loves her so much - he's so very tied to her. Terrifies me for the future - he will be a MESS if we lose her first. But I told her she has to live forever and so far she's kept up her end of the bargain, so, I'm just not going to worry about that right now 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...
Remolacha Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 hop she is feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Good thoughts for Ace. I hope she is feeling better soon! 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 March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Anyone have any idea when I should expect to see some improvement? She's a tiny fraction better today but she's still limping really bad. 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...
Guest dmt Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Tissue injuries can take a little while. Don't be surprised if it takes a week. Have you tried a liniment? I use it on ours whenever they get sore or a tissue injury. We used it in the kennel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Oh, good idea! 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...
krissn333 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 I am taking her to the vet tomorrow morning. It's been 5 days and she's just as bad as she was on day 1. If I'd seen some steady improvement, I might not worry. But at this point in the game, I am not willing to risk the cause being something that needs treatment and not have her checked out. Still hoping that we're looking at a soft tissue injury and it will just take time. At this point I will happily accept that if films indicate that's what we're dealing with. But if it's something worse I'd never forgive myself if we didn't get it checked out. Appt is at 9:40 central tomorrow. I'll update once we know what's up. 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...
Guest undergreysspell Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Prayers and healing thoughts for Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 He loves her so much - he's so very tied to her. Terrifies me for the future - he will be a MESS if we lose her first. But I told her she has to live forever and so far she's kept up her end of the bargain, so, I'm just not going to worry about that right now Hi Kristin. Don't let this worry you at all. I always thought Fenway would be a mess once Grace was gone. He was always so attached to his big sissy. I figured she'd have to go first, she was 3 and 1/2 years older than Fen. So imagine my surprise when I checked in on the webcam when Fen was home alone for the first time ever (Jackson went to day care) and saw this.... Clearly a dog in distress! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Fenny X-rays were ALL CLEAR So we just have quite a bit of inflammation, and she needs to go for acupuncture for her neck. We just got home and she's resting comfortably 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...
gracegirl Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Great news! No more mud wrestling. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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