Remolacha Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 She is doing great, mostly. The problems come when she needs to pee. She wants to get up and go outside. Last night at around 4 a.m. I said no way. She eventually did go in her pen (pee pads down everywhere) but she got pretty worked up. Same thing again around noon. Since she is able to get up with just a little help from me, I was willing to take her out, but she can't really walk on her three good legs yet. So I made her stay in her pen, she got very agitated, but finally did go. I don't know how long it will take her to get strong enough to three-leg it on her own, I can help, but I can not pick her up and carry her. I am also concerned about how dark her urine is. It is concentrated, since she is holding as long as she can, and there was a LOT of bruising. I have a call in to her Dr to see what he thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Glad to hear she's doing well. Hope you got some sleep. You've both had a rough couple of days. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 You might find a support harness useful until she gets used to tripodding. Either a Ruffwear harness or one of the ones listed in Taylor's thread. It shouldn't take her long once she can accomodate the added weight of the cast. When our boy Dude broke his toe he was in a full leg splint for about a week (never would have done that now with what I know), and he took about 3 days to figure out how to arrange things for walking and pottying. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Sending hugs to both of you. And seconding the idea of a harness if it is okay for her leg. It is amazing how a good harness makes it so easy to help a large dog. We used the God's Greyts harness, which Nutmeg wore 24/7 without batting an eyelash. 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...
Remolacha Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I do have a Ruffwear Harness I might try. Or I think I might order on of Carol's, I really like that they are light enough to wear all the time. I know I need to have more patience, it's only been a little over 48 hrs since the break, 24 since the surgery, it just seems like years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 another thing to take into consideration is when they are tripods, they walk better at a trot, not a slow walk. If they can get up a little bit of steam, they hop along much better. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I am so glad that she finally peeped on the pads.... I know how hard it is on you both. We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. 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...
Remolacha Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I am sorry to have to update this, but after my vet and several others, including Dr Couto looked at Sallie's x-rays, it seems that she does, in fact have osteo. I am still deciding what to do, have read the osteo thread, I think I am still numb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 sometimes words just aren't good to share ---- I'm so sorry Jan!!! xoxox to miss Sallie! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Dirty, nasty, foul, filthy words being said. I am so sorry to hear this. Big hugs to you and to Sallie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Ugh...... Damn cancer......I'm sorry you're facing it. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Oh Jan, noooooo. I am so sorry you are looking at this. Whatever you decide it will be because it is right for your girl. Hugs to you and Sallie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sending hugs and best thoughts for you and your girl. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I just wanted to let you know, I went the amp route with a 12 yr old. She was physically able to move around on three legs. And she shocked her vets at how well she adapted and recovered. I took her to OSU when Dr. Couto was there. He said age is only a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 No!!!!! 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm so sorry--I wasn't going to say so earlier, but I found it impossible to believe she DIDN'T have osteo. Legs rarely just break that easily. Enjoy what time you have with here, and don't skimp on the pain meds. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm sorry. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sending all my best to you both <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I am very sorry to hear she has cancer. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear this. Spoil that sweet little girl rotten, and give her some extra scritches from me. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks everyone. Right now she is doing pretty good, and my vet & I have talked over our plan of attack. Having watched her this week, and based on other things, I have decided not to do the amp. Age is really the least factor, but I just don't think it is right for her. So, we will do whatever it takes to make her comfortable, and strengthen her system, and hope for some good time still to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 for both of you. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 What a shock; I'm so sorry. Wishing you and Sallie many more good days together. 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...
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