krissy Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Well, I'm taking Summit in to work tomorrow to x-ray his leg. He has been limping on and off for about a month and a half or so. It's his front left which is the leg that he always limps on so I wasn't too concerned about it. If he runs hard he would limp afterwards, sometimes when he'd get up he'd be a little stiff on it for a few steps, and every winter it's been more noticeable than the summers. But this winter has been the worst. He started limping when it got really cold and I didn't think anything of it since it was cold. It hasn't really gotten worse, at least not drastically, and some days he'll be alright. He still runs on it given the chance (the ice and snow in our backyard has not afforded many chances). But he's getting x-rays because I've noticed him being grouchy and snarky recently. The other day the rabbit jumped off my lap and landed on him and he did a massive startle (which he normally doesn't) and actually put a paw over the rabbit and put his mouth around him. And he's been less patient with Kili being rough with him. So I just want to make sure it's just arthritis and there's no badness going on. If it was any other leg I would have been really worried a long time ago and done the x-rays weeks ago. But this leg has always had some arthritis so I just kept an eye on it. But I don't like the behaviour changes, so in he goes tomorrow. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Sending white light and good thoughts that nothing terrible is lurking behind that limp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) I've been down this road more times than I care to think about. Sometimes, the news has been bad. Often, though, it's been arthritis/tendinitis. I hope that's what Summit has too. Edited January 13, 2014 by GreyPoopon 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...
Remolacha Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I hope it is just arthritis and the nasty weather has made it hurt more which is why he is cranky. Not that I want him to hurt, you understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Let us know how things work out. Sending prayers that it is just ol' Arthur or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 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...
Guest jetska Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hope its just arthritis also!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good thoughts. 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...
krissn333 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hope it's something easily managed. 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...
TINMANPDX Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hope it's nothing serious. Sending positive energy. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 prayers for nothing serious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies_Dad Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good thoughts for Summit. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Waiting for the results......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) I'm doing them at 2 today. Thanks for all the good thoughts. Edited January 13, 2014 by krissy Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good luck that it is just arthritis. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Sending good thoughts for your boy. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Fingers crossed for Summit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 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...
ramonaghan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 :hope 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...
carronstar Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Holding good thoughts for Summit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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krissy Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for all the good thoughts everyone. Wanted to update everyone as soon as possible. We just got home and I'm very happy to report that his x-rays were good. In fact I couldn't even find any sign of arthritis. I've put him back on Deramaxx and he has his joint supplement. I may look into something stronger like Adequan or Cosequin. I'm still a little concerned in general though because he was very grumbly about being lifted on and off the table which is strange for him. He has never liked bing lifted but he has never grumbled. And I have noticed in the past 4-6 months that his normal laying down "grumbles" have increased significantly as well. Before it was occasional and just sort of like a "oomph" kind of thing when he laid down, now it's a really extended groan/grumble. I thought maybe it was just a new thing he was doing, but it does concern me that I can't seem to find an exact source of pain. He is so incredibly stoic it is actually frustrating. But at least his bones look good. I am thankful for that. Hopefully the daily Deramaxx helps. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Good to hear his x-rays were clean! Hope you can find out what is bothering him. Edited January 13, 2014 by Remolacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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