Guest dmt Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 That's greyt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Sending good thoughts that he heals 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...
Guest FawnFan Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yay! Lots of wishes for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just seeing this and adding my prayers Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I, too, am just seeing this, Kyle, and adding my prayers. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just saw this. I'm really glad it looks like this is just a scare. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Glad for the good films. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 just seeing this too and sending prayers that the radiologist sees clear too. I was always paranoid about ANY limp but after Nube, it's like a knife to the heart when it starts, so totally understand. :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...
juliemac Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 such good news ... fingers crossed that the radiologist finds no issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm so glad that the x-rays don't show anything suspicious - we all know how frightening a sudden, unexplained limp is! Now to just keep him from being too crazy and re-aggravating it! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry, I've been pretty self-absorbed today and I'm just getting around to Stewie. So very glad that the x-rays didn't show anything alarming! Also hope Stewie will rest up like the good boy he is. Hugs to all of you! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Stewie is still limping quite badly and we are not really sure what is going on. Spoke to our vet yesterday even though the practice was closed and he told us again he saw nothing on the films and four other vets who looked at them saw nothing. We discussed a possible soft tissue injury and he stated it can take up to two weeks to heal. Has anyone experience with that type of injury and what we can expect as we thought Stewie would be a bit better by now? He is only on Medicam at this point in time. Tks. 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...
Guest larock Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Kyle, Walter had a limp not once but twice - it was his front leg. We were terrified at first that it was osteo but the vet said no and we waited and watched. The limp slowly subsided but it took the better part of a month before it was completely gone. Medicam, leash outings for business and lovings should do the trick. Roodie, who just broke his toe did not put any weight on his foot for over a week but is now walking great save the exceptional hop. We're still leash outing him and taking it easy but it;s been over a month now. Though I'm sure this will bother him from time to time. I once asked our vet when they told us to leash walk our Wardy, who had GME and an old C2-C3 fracture. I asked the vet, "dont they know that they're in pain and not to run?" and the vet said, "Hell no, they're dogs". I've never forgoten that. Hugs to you all, and hoping your boy heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 No advice, Kyle. Just thinking good thoughts for Stewie. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The exact same thing just happened to Treasure. Clear X-rays after limping. She, too, was diagnosed with a soft tissue injury. She seems much better now, but she was in a lot of pain, as much pain as I had even seen from Phoenix with his osteo. The injury happened at least two weeks ago; I was out of town so I don't know exactly when. She is finally better, but not completely. She still isn't doing stairs, but hopefully that will come soon. Hopefully Stewie will be better soon, also. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Soft tissue injuries have their own timetable for healing and Stewie's healing process may take much longer than expected. Give him every chance to heal by leash walking every time he leaves the confines of the house and confine him as much as is reasonable for him when he is alone in the house. I learned those lessons the hard way with one of mine. I was told to expect 4 weeks to heal, but it ended up being 5 months due to aggravating the injury after 8 weeks despite following my own advice. I understand your heart-pounding, sick to your stomach concern. I am praying that Stewie is a slow healer, just like my Fuzz. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks everyone. We'll be keeping Stewie calm for the next little while in order to let it heal. Now that we have an idea of timeframe, that's something to gauge it by. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Holmes gave us a scare a couple years ago. Two sets of xrays later and we were referred to a sports medicine vet. A thorough physical exam of the injured leg revealed an injured gracillous muscle. Holmes' treatment was rimidyl, twice daily warm moist heat, massage and stretching. The vet, who is also a Physical Therapist, showed me how to do the massage and stretching. Holmes also had to be leash walked for bath rooming, no additional exercise for the first couple weeks. He did make a full recovery. I would recommend gently massaging Stewie's leg muscles and watching for any signs of discomfort. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The bunch from Battersea are sending healing thoughts to Stewie 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...
galgrey Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Lots of healing thoughts speeding their way to Stewie. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thinking good thoughts for Stewie......hope he's being a good boy & resting. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Joe has wonky back legs, but nothing shows on X-ray. Two years ago, we were told to keep him on strict rest for something like 12 weeks. No sofa, no running, leash walks only. Up and down the stairs only to go to bed at night and come down in the morning. That got him "right" again, but we're still careful about lots of stairs, big hills, strenuous walks, serious running, and the like. We let him do some of everything, but not all at once, and we make sure he rests after. If he does something crazy, I give him 1/2 a Rimadyl before he starts to hurt. And every time he limps, I panic. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I know how frustrating an undiagnosed limp is. Twiggy has been skipping steps on her LR leg for over a year now (you know how lucky I am to be able to say that!). She's been seen by all kinds of specialists and alternative medicine practioners, x-rayed, ct-scanned, etc. and we have absolutely no reason for her limp. She also had a significant soft tissue injury back in early Jan. which healed completely within a few weeks. The year + old issue doesn't respond to supplements or pain meds, and gets neither worse nor better. I guess my point is that sometimes a limp is just a limp. (even in an osteo hound) Believe me, I know how much you want to figure out the cause. I hope you can find something that will alleviate this for Stewie. Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 It took Ace a couple of weeks + an acupuncture visit + a visit to the chiro to be "right" again after she slid a little bit in the mud and hurt her shoulder/neck. I still put her in the little yard to keep her from running. She doesn't like it, but, it's better than having her be miserable and in pain. 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...
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