Guest greytbookert Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) What started off as an emergency vet visit for pain, seemingly in her left front leg, which then went to her right front leg, it turns out to be a herniated disc in her neck. They took x-rays today and there is significant narrowing at C6-C7. Both front legs appear to be fine, no OSA evidence present. We went to go pick her up at 5pm. When she came out of the kennel, she was still in tons of pain even after pain meds and sedation and started completely freaking out, GSOD, snapping, splaying, just general mayem. It was awful! DH and I were horrified. I busted out crying. I should mention that DH works there, so they know us very well and know we don't like to leave them overnight. We've never left any of them overnight, no matter what. However, when the vet saw the reaction, she suggested that she spend the night, since when in the kennel, she was just resting. We're hoping that with a day or so of rest and medication, this issue will improve. If not, well, I don't know yet. I should mention that she has a previously broken back right hock, presumably from her racing days. She has no range of motion in that leg and we carry her down the stairs, since she physically cannot do them The radiologist report also mentions the potenial nerve sheath tumors which cannot be seen on x-ray. Also worth mentioning is that she's been here for 5 weeks and has only put on 2 lbs and we are doing 3x a day feedings with all the bulky foods, biljac, etc. Update - they just called and DH is on his way up there to see if she will let him walk her and to bring her dinner. If a good thoughts or two could be sent her way, we'd appreciate it. Another update - Aly gobbled up her dinner and she went out for a walk with DH and did a big pee and big poo I hope she can come home tomorrow Edited April 11, 2013 by greytbookert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sending good thoughts Aly's way! Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I hope she gets well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Good thoughts and prayers for Aly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Prayers & good thoughts for Aly. You much be worried sick. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Prayers for your little girl. 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...
greytpups Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 sending lots of good thoughts 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...
Guest dmt Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sending prayers for Aly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sending and for Aly. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseasmom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Prayers for your sweet baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fasave Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Well, at least it appears things are heading in the right direction. Poor girl. I know how much you and Ed care about your pups so this must be hard on you guys. Tons of good thoughts heading your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 It's good that she ate, peed and pooped prayers she continues to feel better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Best wishes to all of you. So glad to hear that she ate! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I sure hope the meds kick in and she can come home tomorrow. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sending prayers for Ali! 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Keeping you and your sweet girl in my thoughts and prayers. Deb, your latest update sounds very encouraging. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
TheFullHouse Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Lots of good thoughts and prayers for Aly. 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...
Guest FawnFan Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers to Aly. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sending lots and lots of healing thoughts. 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...
Remolacha Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 good update! hope she can come home tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Good thoughts for Aly. I also hope she is able to come home today. 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...
tbhounds Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Ouch-my girlie can sympathize as she's been dealing with IVDD herself. Robaxin has made a huge difference for her. Hope your baby is feeling better his a.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hope she had a good night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 She came home yesterday and is doing well, so far. We're having a ramp installed this week,since carrying isn't an option...causes too much pain. We have to use a harness and sling to get her down the stairs. She can go up by herself :-) She's on lot's of meds but is doing as well as can be expected. Aly is such a good girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Glad to read that she is doing better. 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...
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