Laurenbiz Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hi all, Bernie has an appointment on Monday for an x-ray of his right front leg. In December, we moved into an apartment due to us building a home and selling our existing home prior to the new home being complete. In January, he had a sudden severe outburst of separation anxiety (an ongoing issue since 2010 when we adopted him,) and dug up a lot of carpet at our apartment, even though he was taking Clomipramine and Xanax prescribed by our previous vet. We took him to a new vet who put him on Prozac, and he is doing much better. She also looked at his right front leg then and determined that he had some tendinitis issues from the digging. I originally noticed the limping after he was digging at the carpet. The limping came and went during the month of February, and we kept thinking that his leg still hurt from digging. It's now March, and the limping is very prevalent, and Bernie is walking slowly. I've made an appointment for an x-ray, and I can't even tell you how scared I am! Quote Lauren the Human, along with Justin the Human, Kay the Cat and Bernie the Greyhound! (Registered Barney Koppe, 10/30/2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Fingers crossed for you and Bernie <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 sending MANY prayers!!! :Hope 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...
bradymom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Sending prayers for Bernie speedy recovery! 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...
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PrairieProf Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Oh no, so scary, please keep us updated. Good thoughts from me and Beth. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We'll be scared with you! Praying nothing serious.......will be thinking of you & Bernie. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Sending lots of good thoughts your 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...
galgrey Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Sending all manners of good thoughts for Bernie. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I very much hope that it is nothing serious for Bernie and something that can be treated. I know how worried you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Good thoughts for Bernie and you. 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 FordRacingRon Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 White light for you and Bernie.............scary stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 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...
schultzlc Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Sending good thoughts for your Bernie! 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Adding our good thoughts for Bernie boy. 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...
Laurenbiz Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi! I'm back. We're home from the vet. We have good news: no cancer, no tumors. Dr. Collins showed us Bernie's right leg x-rays and pointed out some areas that she said show signs of arthritis (jagged edges on a few of the bones). Combined with the diagnosis in January that he had tendonitis from digging, our vet believes that Bernie's continued limping is from an arthritis/tendonitis combination. I know this is good news, but just for peace of mind, I'm going to reach out to Dr. Couto to also review the x-rays. Thank you to everyone for your good thoughts and prayers for Bernie. I know that I don't really know many of you in real life, and I'm simply just reading words on a screen, but knowing that other Greyhound owners were thinking of Bernie today really meant a lot! Your support is just wonderful. Quote Lauren the Human, along with Justin the Human, Kay the Cat and Bernie the Greyhound! (Registered Barney Koppe, 10/30/2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) YAY YAY YAY!!!! So relieved for you all and selfishly too because of Beth's close relationship. Whew!! Is Bernie on a supplement like Dasuquin? Has he had or have you considered laser therapy or other treatments? I do get laser or acupuncture for Beth at the slightest sign of any issue. Edited March 16, 2015 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yay for Bernie! Ditto on the laser treatments. They helped my mutt girlie PUdge and she actually enjoyed having them done. 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...
galgrey Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very relieved right along with you! 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...
tbhounds Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 So happy for you!!! Let us know what Dr C has to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very relieved and happy to see that update. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 :) Kisses to Bernie's elegant schnoz. And smart idea for the 2nd opinion. 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...
seeh2o Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yay, Bernie!!! I'm so glad you had good news! 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) That is great news and a second opinion from Dr C is always a good idea. Healing thoughts for your boy. Edited March 17, 2015 by Charlies_Dad 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...
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