silverfish Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Poor Finn - but it sounds as if he did well, bless him. I will be thinking of him and praying for a good outcome. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 "Vascular events" scare the bejeebies out of me. Desi had 2 back in Feb/March, the last one the worst, he was dragging right rear leg like a stick of wood. When he was released from hosp, I was told he may or may not gain some use of that leg. I was very very very close to letting him go then, because there was no way I could haul his 85 lb behind around, and his other 3 legs are full of arthritis & owies as well. To make a long story short, we hung in.......in a few days he was toe touching, in a couple of weeks, he was walking (albeit with a horrendous limp), and now 6 months later, he's walking fine....well, not fine, but back to just his normal gimpiness. What I guess I''m trying to say is that where there's a will, there's a way, and it seems to me that Fionn has plenty of will. I will be cautiously optimistic that in time, he will improve. Hugs & prayers for all. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Continued good thoughts for Fionn. We hope he improves. 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...
galgrey Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 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...
Guest GreytgroupLeader Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Fionn now has the run of the dinningroom and kitchen area. He followed me around the area like a little puppy. I have started to get concerned because he hadn't pooped yet but believe me he is eating. I kept thinking that what goes in must come out eventually. I took him out at 5:30am but he just stood there and looked around. He did manage to get himself down the stairs which is an improvement from yesterday. He also does not toe under when he is walking on the floors in the house. He so reminds me of the commercial where the camel walks around saying "what day is it?" That's the way Fionn is walking - very delibert. As part of his PT I delibertly push him off balance so that his opposite muscles compensate and put him back into alignment. Well, after breakfast, Mac and Chase wanted to go out and Fionn, now having the run of the kitchen and dinning room "trotts" right behind them to the door. So I get Chase's ramp that he never used, dusted off the cobwebbs and set it up off the back deck. We made it down the ramp - wasn't pretty but we made it. Fionn went down that one step from the cement pad to the pool area and started exploring. Thank god the pool cover is on...... Next thing I knew he found just the right bush and pee'd, pee'd,peed' and then Marked' marked'marked, Then he pooped, no once, not twice not three times but four times. My stomach felt better after watching him happy" Now all the time Fionn is in the back yard I am on the phone with Jim. What happened next is just unbelievable - Fionn first trotted a couple of steps and then he ran. Granted not far but he ran and then he walked up that steep hill to me. Getting him back up the ramp is an adventure but it's doable. Right now he's taking a well deserved nap. Jim's coming over later after his meeting and we'll be taking him out back again. I've got to figure out how to do videos on my camera because from where this dog was to where he is this morning is unbelievable. I know he's got a long haul ahead of him but he's happy and comfortable with the way his quirky body is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Great update! 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...
silverfish Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 That's great news! Peeing and pooping like a good'un! Bless his heart, and running, too! Fingers crossed he continues to improve in leaps and bounds! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 So happy to read how well Fionn is coming along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hope he keeps on improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 for continued improvements!!! 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...
krissn333 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 All very good news...hoping for continued improvement 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...
hikinghounds Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm so glad Fionn is doing better! I've been following your post and thinking of him a lot. What a strong boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iconsmum Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Vestibular syndrome? That head tilt looks familiar to me as my golden had it when she was about 12. It stabilized eventually and she went on to be 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Great news!! He looks much better in the new pic than the original pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 That all sounds very hopeful. It is amazing how hard they try. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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