queenwinniesmom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Even though she's the oldest at 13, Lydia is normally the best and fastest at going up and down our outside steps. There are 23 of them, and I hate that the dogs (and I) have to go up and down them multiple times a day. Lydia hasn't had any problems, though she, like the others, has slipped a few times. This morning Doug let them out, and Lydia was starting up when Polly came up beside her and threw her off balance. I'm not sure how many steps she went down. I was still in bed, and that's probably a good thing, because I know I would have freaked out if I'd seen it. The poor baby has scrapes on 3 of her legs, some of which look pretty big. She is also limping on her left front leg, which is the one she was limping on back in November (no limping since then). She did come back up the steps, and ran up the inside steps to the bedroom, and onto the bed with me. Doug bandaged her up. She came back down the inside steps, but has been on the couch ever since. Our vet didn't open till 9:30, and our doctor was in surgery all morning. We have an appointment at 3:30. I feel so bad for her, and I'm worried too. She cried when I tried to manipulate that leg. I'm scared to try and make her go downstairs again, without Doug at home. I think I'll wait till we have to leave for the vets. I don't care if she pees in the house. In November, I chose not to X-ray, but I'm thinking we should do that today. The vet had given us carprofen, in case Lydia had more pain. I haven't had to give her any. This morning I gave her 1/2 pill with breakfast, like prescribed. I don't know if it's helped the pain. It doesn't seem like it. I can't help but feel scared. It's the same leg. We need an X-ray. I'm afraid of what it might show. Please, please, please, let it just be from the fall. It's hard enough to see her all scraped up, and in pain, and afraid of the steps. Please keep my precious girl in your thoughts. Edited January 24, 2014 by queenwinniesmom Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Poor baby, here's hoping it's just scrapes and nothing else. Gentle hugs from me. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 {{{{{{{{{{Lydia and her people}}}}}}}}}} Hoping for just scrapes and bruises. 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...
schultzlc Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Sending good thoughts and big hugs your way. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Good thoughts for Lydia. I hope she is okay. 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 January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I know exactly how you feel . Poor Lydia :kiss2 It happen to Morty about a Week ago ( on the Deck Steps) and he is limping ever since. We went to the Emergency Vet and a follow up at my Vet. No broken Bones but who knows ,if its the Beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Sending good thoughts to Lydia and you. 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...
3DogNite Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I hope sweet Lydia feels better soon!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Poor Lydia. Just tell Mom, its nothing. 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...
rascalsmom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thinking of Lydia, and you, too Nancy. Praying that she's just bruised from her fall. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 itsjustthefall. itsjustthefall. itsjustthefall. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Sending good thoughts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Just seeing this and you are with the vet right now. Everything crossed here that it is just a soft tissue injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 poor girl! sending many prayers Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It was just the fall and Lydia is simply bruised. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I too hope it was just the fall. Here's to rapid healing, both physical and emotional. 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...
robinw Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Nancy, I just saw this. You, Lydia and the rest of your family are in my thoughts. Hope it's nothing. 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...
NeylasMom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Poor girl. Hoping she just aggravated an old muscle injury when she fell. To be safe, make sure you get HD xrays and have someone experienced look for hairline fractures. 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...
tbhounds Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Oh no-praying it's just a bad boo boo-we are all thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thinking about Lydia and was checking for an Update . A bit to early . Keeping my Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I'm just seeing this and I'm so scared right now thinking it might not be the fall. Please let her be alright. Edited to add: Nadir sends gentle nuzzles to his sweet lady. Edited January 22, 2014 by 4My2Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Tons of positive thoughts for you and your beautiful girl. Hope you're back soon with good news. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thinking good thoughts for your sweet Lydia. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Hoping for an update........... Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
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