a_daerr Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Heard a GSOD and found Henry standing, but looking dazed at the bottom of the basement stairs. I don't think he fell down the whole flight, but he must've taken some sort of tumble. One of his toenails is torn, and he has a decent amount of reddish bruising starting on his front leg. We carried him up to his bed, where he proceeded to pant for awhile. I flushed the nail with chlorhexadine solution and gave him a Tramadol. He's resting (and roaching) fine now, seems comfortable. Of course, it's the weekend and that was the pain pill. Does this warrant a trip to the e-vet tomorrow? I doubt that we could get a refill on Tramadol without a vet actually seeing him. He's eating, drinking, and standing fine. A bit yelp-y trying to walk, but that's probably a combination of soreness and not being able to properly limp on three legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 See how he's doing in the morning. He might be fine, but if he seems more painful tomorrow, would probably be worth a trip to the vet in the morning. Is your vet not open on Saturdays? Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Can your vet call in a prescription for him? And did Henry have any clotting problems when he had his surgery? You might want to mark his bruises now with a sharpie marker and take a photo. Then compare the markings and the bruising in the morning to help you decide about which vets he might need to see. 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...
FluffyDuff Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 No advice, just sending prayers out for Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Oh Henry :-(. I would actually try an NSAID with him. Controlling pain is wonderful but, he may need an anti-inflammatory. Poor boy :-(. Hugs. (Monitor the bruising-I'm sure it will get worse before it gets better) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Poor guy! I bet he gets waited on all day today. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hope Henry is feeling better today, 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...
4My2Greys Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Poor Henry . Hopefully your vet will be open at least till noon today so you can at least get him something anti-inflammatory, which like Tracy, I'm also thinking he probably will need and more tramadol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Some vets will call in scripts if they know the dogs history and his owners (and I'm assuming yours knows you quite well after the past few months). Might be worth a call to the office to see if they'll call one in for you. Hoping Henry feels better today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Update: The vet is open today, but only until noon. It's almost impossible to get a weekend appointment on such short notice. I did call- no chance of him being seen, but the vet can probably prescribe some meds to get him through the weekend. He's definitely sore. Refusing to go up stairs. But the bruising actually doesn't look that bad (yet). He yelps at having the nail touched. Also, he didn't have a bruising issue after his amp surgery, but he was on Amicar then. I mean, he was very bruised, but it wasn't out of control. I'm not sure how bad this will get on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Poor Henry. Glad you can get pain meds to see him through the weekend. Hope he will start feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Poor Henry! Sending good thoughts his way. 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...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Do you have a support harness for him (from his surgery, perhaps?) Maybe you could help take the weight off of his front leg for potty trips, etc., to give it a chance to rest and heal. Poor boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 poor Henry, I hope you can get him some pain meds and that and time is all it takes to make him better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Henry! Feel better sweet boy! 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...
Burpdog Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hope he gets better quick Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Sending healing thoughts to Henry.......Poor Guy Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chickenpotpie Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Oh no, poor baby! glad you were able to get some pain meds at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) I feel your pain---and Henry's! We had a winter of Lydia falling on the steps. We'd take her to the vet mostly because she tore open the skin on her legs, so that had to be taken care of, but other than that, we did some Tramadol. Of course, she has 4 legs. Poor guy. I know how hard it can be to navigate steps on 3 legs. Sending good thoughts out to your sweet boy. Edited August 23, 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...
a_daerr Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just picked up the meds from the pharmacy. Henry seems a bit better today. He's doing stairs on his own again. Thanks from Henry (and mom) for all your good thoughts and encouragements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 So glad he's feeling better :-) !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thinking of you and Henry. Debbie Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Good thoughts for Henry. 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...
carronstar Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 How is Henry doing? I love your new siggie -- wonderful picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Henry was sore for a few days, but he's perfectly fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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