Charlies_Dad Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well the big oaf has done it again and hurt his same rear leg. We believe (and hope) it's one of his toes as yesterday one appeared swollen and 'pinkish'. We gave him some Metacam to help with the pain as after he laid for a while, he would get up and limp badly. Vet appointment is scheduled for 1:45pm today and we'll do x-rays unless it's something obvious. We do have those Honey Locust trees out front of our house here in Maine and it's possible he got a thorn in his foot as he went crazy yesterday and we try to remove any branches that fall into the fenced area but some get away from us. 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 August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I am keeping Stewie in my Prayers and Thoughts . Fingers crossed to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Oh Stewie, quit worrying your dad and mum and get more better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Looking forward to reading a positive update soon. 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...
galgrey Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 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...
fsugrad Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 :clover Good thoughts for Stewie. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChiliDog Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Keep me posted and hugs to Stewie Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sending you all my best wishes! 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...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sending good energy your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sending good thoughts for Stewie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 So we are back from the vets. The vet agreed that it looks like his toe is the issue as it's swollen and bigger than it normally is even though it is his 'franken toe'. We opted for an x-ray and as soon as he calls us into the x-ray room, the first thing out of his mouth was cancer....Lynn's eyes popped out and I was like what the #@*&$! He then clarified himself and stated, "I do not see bone cancer". Wholly jeez louise talk about scaring us both to death. After coming down off the ceiling we discussed other possibilities that includes a soft tissue cancer (still not liking the discussion) and then we got into possible infection or simply he injured it while doing zoomies. We also opted for a tick snap test just in case and it came out negative and his temperature is slightly elevated. After further discussions based on the fact that toe has always been larger than all the rest, the fact that he just did crazy zoomies yesterday and that he is not limping as bad today, we are thinking/hoping it's just an injury. It happens to be the same toe he hurt when he fell down our basement stairs the very first day we had him so a lot points to just that, an injury. We will monitor over the next couple days have give him Metacam. Thanks for the good thoughts and let's 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...
tbhounds Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Holy crapper-that was a scare. Fingers crossed the Metacam and rest will do it's job. Tell that Dr to choose his words more carefully-geez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 OY! What a day! I would have dropped the phone right then! Is a toe amp an option for him? It might just be best to get rid of the source of injury once and for all. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I hope Stewie just has an injury and is 100% very soon. 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 August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 OY! What a day! I would have dropped the phone right then! Is a toe amp an option for him? It might just be best to get rid of the source of injury once and for all. Yeah we have thought about an amp but wanted to see whether it would heal first. My concern is that it's a 'middle' toe as we did have to get one amputated for Jack but that was on the outside. Took a few weeks to heal and it was painful for a while. Amp will be the route we go if we cannot see some progress. 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...
duncan41 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yikes! What a scare! Stewie, quit scaring your mom and dad like that! Please administer hugs all around and adult beverages where appropriate. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have had very good luck using 'Traumeel' gel on injuries like this...good for hounds, humans and horses. It has Arnica in it. We have the gel as well as the little tablets. Will you guys be back up here in time for the GS-NCR picnic..August 24?? 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...
Remolacha Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Glad he didn't see any osteo! Toes are difficult, kind of like foot problems for people, but hopefully it will heel with needing an amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have had very good luck using 'Traumeel' gel on injuries like this...good for hounds, humans and horses. It has Arnica in it. We have the gel as well as the little tablets. Will you guys be back up here in time for the GS-NCR picnic..August 24?? Thanks for this Nancy. We'll see if can find some. Unfortunately no we will not be back home at that time for the picnic. 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...
djsgreys Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks for this Nancy. We'll see if can find some. Unfortunately no we will not be back home at that time for the picnic. Darn - am hoping to be there and was looking forward to meeting you! So glad to hear that Stewie is doing better. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hope your Stewie's doing much better in the next couple of days. I hate how the big "C" word can roll so easily off of some docs' tongues. There's a way to say things and be upfront about it, without socking someone between the eyes. Sending healing thoughts for Stewie. 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...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Glad there isn't any badness in the x-rays. I second the traumeel. Gel works better than cream - it penetrates the fur well. They also have a product called zeel which is formulated for arthritis. Tiel has an arthritic toe and her walking has improved a little with regular use of the tablets. Wonder if shoes would help protect Stewie's toe? We are looking into the idea for Tiel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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