Guest katieandpadfoot Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I just lost my sweet boy Padfoot a week ago to GI cancer. Now over the weekend my girl Katie limped a little on Saturday morning. She is now bearing weight on it, and walking for the most part normal. She'll even jog too. She is 7 and my mind just goes to Osteo. When we went to the vet today, the vet said her legs seem fine but her front left shoulder, the muscle twitches a little showing that maybe she just pulled a muscle playing, or doing "a dog trick" like he says. But we deiced to xrays to make sure. They will be done on Weds. the reason for the wait, is how they would do a shoulder xray, they feel it would be better if she was sedated. So while she's there she'll get a dental too(she defiantly needs one, and a breath mint). I'm just worried, but hoping for the best. I told the vet I don't want to be the crazy, paranoid dog lady. But when you have a grey, and they limp...that is were most minds goes. Plus after just losing a grey to cancer who was only 7, it's a little scary. Thanks in advance for the thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Keeping positive thoughts for your Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It's scary. The same thing happened to Treasure last week and he X-rays were negative for osteo. Hoping the same for Katie. 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...
inugrey Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hoping for the best. When I lost my boy to the same cancer his surviving littermate ended up at the vet because I saw something. She is fine, I'm just sensitive and I really hope it's just a little sensitivity for you as well. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thinking good thoughts for Katie. 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...
Houndtime Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good thoughts for Katie. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 First, I am so sorry you lost Padfoot. I agree, he was much too young. If Katie's limp got better with rest--it is most likely a muscle injury and not cancer. But, I know, it is impossible not to worry. My thoughts are with her (and you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrey Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Wishing Katie and you all the best. I understand how nerve wrecking it is when a greyhound starts to limp. I lost my soul dog Primetime to osteo this past July. He was only 8 and was the picture of perfect health, active and happy then the limping started and there it was. I was crushed. But on the other hand, Henry passed away just two months short of his 15th birthday and over the years had so many "limping scares", my mind would just automatically go to the worst possible diagnosis and yet he never got osteo. Not ALL greyhounds get osteo, but over the years I did learn that they are somewhat more prone to orthopedic issues, all kinds of minor injuries that can be from past racing injuries to just playing too hard. Try to stay positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good thoughts for Katie. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Keeping my Fingers crossed and Prayers for Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest katieandpadfoot Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 All the good warm wishes worked!!! There was nothing visible in the X-rays. Now they did say that is not a guarantee, but ill take it for now. They did show me an extra of a dog with osteo, and then Katie's X-rays, and even I could find it in the dog with, and there wasn't anything like that on Katie's!!! So she is home, with clean X-rays, and clean teeth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Woot! That's great news!! Hope she continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hope Katie's feeling better soon. 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...
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