carronstar Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just seeing this now. So glad the news was good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurenbiz Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Hello again, The vet called me this afternoon. From the phone call, it doesn't sound like Bernie is in the clear. She said she was reviewing the x-rays again this afternoon and noticed a "thickening of the bone in one spot" that she wants an orthopaedic vet colleague of hers to look at. She said the bone is the "radius bone below elbow." (I'm quoting verbatim what I jotted down on a notepad as she told me this.) She said she wanted this other vet to review the x-rays to determine if there was an issue like a hairline fracture. I told her to definitely have the orthopaedic vet take a look at the x-rays. I also contacted Dr. Couto about the x-rays earlier in the week and he replied, but I don't think he has the x-rays yet. So I haven't heard from him specifically about this issue. I am also troubled at this "thickening of the bone" news because I have seen Bernie lick his front right arm in the area of the radius bone. Of course, I've thought, "well, it's hurts since he has some tendonitis" because tendonitis since January and arthritis (more recently) have been the diagnosis. I am not sure which way my emotions are going at the moment. I just have to say that I don't have a good feeling. Edited March 19, 2015 by Laurenbiz 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...
macoduck Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I hope you get better news soon. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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...
tbhounds Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Fwiw from what you described that's not a typical area to see OSA. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Try to breathe and please do keep us posted. Good thoughts only for Bernie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1017 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Any news on Bernie? Quote Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Continued good thoughts for your boy. 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...
PrairieProf Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 OK I am not Laurenbiz, but I am VERY happy to share on that Lauren posted on Facebook that Dr. Couto reviewed the x-rays and sees NO sign of osteo. Yay!!! 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...
Robin1017 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thank goodness. I always worry when there's no update on posts like this that it's because it's so bad that the person can't deal. Thank you! So glad for Bernie! Quote Cathy & Calvin (DOB 9/18/13). Always missing my angel Robin (Abdo Bullard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 :) :) 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...
tbhounds Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 OK I am not Laurenbiz, but I am VERY happy to share on that Lauren posted on Facebook that Dr. Couto reviewed the x-rays and sees NO sign of osteo. Yay!!! Phew--thanks for posting an 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...
Laurenbiz Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi! Sorry for the delay in my post. Thank you, Anne. I emailed Dr. Couto back and forth over the weekend since I received the news last Thursday from our vet Dr. Collins about the "thickening of the bone." Dr. Couto wanted to know more details about Bernie's limping. I asked him if he saw anything in the x-rays that looked anything like osteosarcoma. He wrote me back and said he did not see anything in Bernie's x-rays that made him think osteo! He confirmed that he just saw some signs of arthritis in the x-rays. He also said that he emailed Dr. Collins some suggestions about Bernie's leg, but I am not sure what those are. I know she was wanting a fellow vet colleague of hers (here in Madison) to also review the x-rays, and she said we would know more early this week. So I just haven't heard back from her yet. In other news, Bernie didn't show any sort of limping or lameness over the weekend. It comes and goes ... and I can't tell you how RELIEVED I am to know that his limping is not from cancer!!! 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...
Remolacha Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Extra biscuits for that 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...
galgrey Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Fantastic news! 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 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm sure it was just as gratifying for you to receive the news as it was for Dr Couto. He all to often needs to deliver bad news to very worried owners. So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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