Guest amanda3784 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I posted this on the Facebook thread when it happened... but I wanted to ask here. My poor baby Henry is four... almost five. For the past few months he has had a limp. It hasn't gotten a ton worse, but not any better. It is only when he first gets up from laying down. If he goes for a walk, his walk is normal. He does bunny-hop when he runs, though. We took him to a vet for an xray and they said there was a slight irregularity on his pubic bone. He said it was very tiny, and that there was nothing anywhere else on his legs or on his spine. He is sending it to a board-certified radiologist for review but we won't hear back from him or her until tomorrow. Is there any chance this is something other than the dreaded osteo? He is so young and so sweet, and he seems otherwise incredibly healthy and energetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Of course there's a chance. After you hear from the radiologist, send the x-rays to Dr Couto for another opinion. An irregularity on the bone is an irregularity on the bone--and that doesn't have to be a tumor. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yes. There is a chance. We've recently had 2 cases on GT that looked like osteo, but weren't. Spoil Henry anyway! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yes. There is a chance. We've recently had 2 cases on GT that looked like osteo, but weren't. Spoil Henry anyway! Oh I have been hugging and cuddling him like a madwoman. He is confused and his littermate, Maggie, is jealous! (She is really my husband's baby, and Henry is mine, although I try not to show favoritism!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Definitely send the X-rays to Dr. Couto, even if the radiologist says it isn't Osteo. My Diamond was misdiagnosed for over two months after two vets and a surgeon missed Osteo on three sets of X-rays. We still think/hope we caught it early (finally diagnosed via an MRI), but I wish I'd involved Dr. Couto at the start. 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...
tbhounds Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Did you check for corns???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Did you check for corns???? Yes, I did and so did the vet. His feet are fine. (I mean, yay! His feet are fine! But I wish it were that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wasn't sure if you had Dr Coutos link---here ya go! http://www.coutovetconsultants.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Good thoughts for Henry and you. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The symptoms are indicative of arthritis, if his pain is upon rising. Particularly if he basically shakes it off and walks normally! As an arthritis sufferer myself, I can tell you that the act of rising from a sitting or laying down position is probably the most difficult thing I do. Have you gotten him on an NSAID? Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 As others have said, an irregularity on the bone is ... an irregularity on the bone. Could be arthritis, a bone cyst, random idiopathic demineralisation, necrosis or hyperostosis, fungal, old injury, etc. Or it could be a bone tumour - and remember there are some bone tumours which are benign. Try not to panic until all the information is available! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Have you treated him at all with anything since this started? 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...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 We put him on NSAIDs and the limp did not go away. It maybe, MAYBE got a little bit better but it didn't go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Just to update, the vet never called me today like he said he would. I called and left a message with the front desk. Hopefully I will learn more tomorrow. When he does call I am going to ask if they will send me the x-rays so I can send them to Dr. Couto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Oh no! Sometimes I wonder if they realise how much we worry ... Sending them to Dr Couto is a great idea. Thinking of you and Henry. Will check back and see what's happening later. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Greyt news! The radiologist does NOT think that the abnormality is indicative of a bone tumor. He said it does not have the right look. The bad news is that they still don't know what is going on. Something is up in the pelvic region. I was not 100% clear on what the vet was saying it might be, but he said that an MRI might still be a good step. Which I am dreading because it is EXPENSIVE. But, Henry's health comes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If this was my dog, I would send the x-rays to Dr. Couto for a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If this was my dog, I would send the x-rays to Dr. Couto for a second opinion. I think that is a very good idea. 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...
a_daerr Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If this was my dog, I would send the x-rays to Dr. Couto for a second opinion. Agree. Just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amanda3784 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yes, I do plan on sending them to Dr. Couto. Do you think I should do that before scheduling the MRI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I vote for before. He seems to have a quick response time, usually. And as you say, an MRI is a big expense. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yes, I do plan on sending them to Dr. Couto. Do you think I should do that before scheduling the MRI? Yes! 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...
a_daerr Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Definitely. An MRI could cost thousands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yes, I do plan on sending them to Dr. Couto. Do you think I should do that before scheduling the MRI? A hundred times yes! And hopefully he confirms that it's not osteo. 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...
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