RileysLegacy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) The vet wants to check on the progression of his DCM. It's been 4 months since it was diagnosed. At that time he started taking Vetmedin & supps to support his heart. He's been on restricted activity, so he has had less episodes, but 2 days ago he was snapping at his back & collapsing after being outside for literally 3 mins. So I'm a bit worried Edited July 13, 2013 by RileysLegacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 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...
Batmom Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 :( Best thoughts, Lucy. Let us know, OK? 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...
Rustyroo Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thinking good thoughts for you and Legs. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Keep us posted. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well, good news & bad news. His heart is contracting a bit better, but he is having a lot of arrhythmias. So they are likely going to need to add another med &/or have him do the 24 hr holter test again (ugh). My vet is consulting w/the cardiologist today. Poor leggy. Thanks so much for the good wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Glad the news wasn't worse. Hope they can try a med (and one that works!) and he doesn't have to do the monitor again. 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...
duncan41 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yes, it could have been worse. Hugs to you and Legs. 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 May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 More good thoughts for Legs. We have been through this and the meds hopefully will help. 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...
carronstar Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Holding very good thoughts for Legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your kind words. And Kyle, thank you, that makes me feel better. The radiologist who does the u/s doesn't know much about greyhounds so it's kind of disconcerting. All anyone ever says is how strange Legs' case is. So it is very helpful to know of other greyhounds who have been through the same thing. Hopefully i will hear back from my vet today as to what the next step is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I will say that he is absolutely WIPED OUT from yesterday's vet visit. We were only there for less than 30 mins, & all he did was lay on the table. He has barely moved a muscle since then. It makes me kind of sad But he seems to be feeling ok otherwise & is a very happy boy. I'm going to post some pics of him in C&F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hope he is feeling perkier tomorrow. Legs :wub: You know you're the best thing that ever happened to him, Lucy. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Not that anyone was reading this thread, but the cardiologist wants Legs to have an "episode" while wearing the Holter monitor. Thankfully my vet suggested that he stay there for a whole day & they will try to cause an episode so he will be under their care. I still don't love it, but if it will help get him proper treatment then it seems like a good plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Well, sometimes it's better to try to induce an episode so they can see exactly what's happening. It's hard to go on what ifs when it comes to any medical diagnoses. Good Luck, Legs! Hold strong, Lucy! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm reading . I hope they can get the data they need to help him without causing too much distress. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks guys He has episodes anyway so it's not like they want to do something totally crazy, but I can't help but worry about my big guy The cardio did say that Legs' heart muscles look stronger since starting the meds so that's really good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm always reading. I think this plan makes sense, and them trying to do it while under their care is the safest plan. that it gets you the answers you need without any harm coming to Legs. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm reading it, too!! Sending good thoughts for Legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I always look for Legs updates even if I don't post. You're taking good care of him, Lucy, and it's only natural to worry. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I always check Legs' updates. Let us know how he does today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh, it's not today. The vet has to order the monitor so probably sometime next week. Thanks so much everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Bumping for an update. How's Legs? Has he worn the monitor yet? 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...
RileysLegacy Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks so much for checking in on Legs!! He is at the vet today for his testing. I have no idea if I will know anything today or not, but it's usually at least a few days before results. I am a little nervous since the goal is to make him have an "episode", but he is the in best hands so I'm sure he'll be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Keeping paws crossed that he does fine and you get solid results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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