Guest julestheteach Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I have 2 greyhounds. One is a male, red fawn named Turkey and the other is a red brindle female named Julep. Julep has been yipping when she lies down. A few weeks ago we had to take her to the emergency vet and she was prescribed tramadol for jumping off the bed. Shoulder was sore. She got better but it has happened again. My husband thinks she has a crik in her neck and shoulder. We have Tramadol left over so we gave her half a pill. We also have made a vet appointment for tomorrow. She is not limping and her weight is on all four legs. I just feel awful when she yipes. I wish I spoke dog so she could tell me what hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It definitely sounds like a pain response. Without any limping, I'd guess some type of issue with her neck or spine. Your vet can do an exam and try to manipulate different areas in order to pinpoint the source the pain. Fingers crossed that it's something minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julestheteach Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I hope so. When she raced, she fell twice. I wonder if she reaggravated a track injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 How about chiropractic or acupunture? I take my girls for chiro regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julestheteach Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 never heard of chiro for dogs. We are taking her to the vet tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) See if your vet does laser therapy. They may require xrays before stating that course of treatment. Edited June 26, 2014 by macoduck 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...
tbhounds Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sounds like her neck or back is hurting her--rather common with our hounds. Please make sure your are using a harness with her and you are resting her. Your vet will be the best one to determine a course of treatment for her but I imagine it will include a NSAID like rimadyl, a pain med -Tramadol and hopefully a muscle relaxant-robaxin (methocarbamol). Keep us posted after your visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Don't be surprised if she acts fine at the vet's. Arthritis has had two of my dogs yipping at home (on different occasions), but both stoically silent at the vet's. But the vet could see enough hesitant movement to take my word for it that the dogs were hurting. You might want to video Julep (great name!) as she's getting up or lying down and let the vet see how she's moving that's producing a problem. 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...
PatricksMom Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Don't be surprised if she acts fine at the vet's. Arthritis has had two of my dogs yipping at home (on different occasions), but both stoically silent at the vet's. But the vet could see enough hesitant movement to take my word for it that the dogs were hurting. You might want to video Julep (great name!) as she's getting up or lying down and let the vet see how she's moving that's producing a problem. Good advice, also your vet should do a very careful physical exam, probing gently but throughly for any pain she may be masking and keeping a close eye out for small signs of pain. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Like tbhounds said it sounds very much like a neck/spine injury which is VERY COMMON. Rest her; don't let her rip & run & jump-that only will make it worse. The best course of treatment I have found is Tramadol for pain and Robaxin for muscle relaxer. (I don't use Rimadyl -or the other NSAID's either for that matter.) Duralactin is a safe proven anti inflammatory which does not require a rx and will prolly help. More than likely 3-4 weeks of this and then she'll be 'better' but you will always need to watch that she doesn't reinjure it. Some dogs-especially when they get older- will require more aggressive treatment of various kinds. My 14 1/2 year old takes Tramadol & Robaxin & Duralactin & Fresh Factors twice a day every day-and it enables her to be happy and race and fly across the yard still even at her age and with some fairly significant orthopedic issues. It is a very safe combo. And really getting Julep on Fresh Factors alone might even be enough to help keep it from causing any problems. But it is important to rest them and get the inflammation down and get it under control. It can get very bad very quick if it is not addressed properly. Hugs to Julep & Turkey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest julestheteach Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Julep is doing great. Turkey too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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