calif_chaz Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Last night on our way to bed Sam, who is 13, had trouble walking and had to be helped. He has very shaky hind end even at a good time but this was more. Looked him over and his left hind foot swollen and above to the joint (I would call it ankle in us maybe). This morning still very swollen, but on examining it the pain is not in the paw where I thought it would be but further up like a 2-3 inches above the paw. Waiting for vet to open, hoping it is an infection. Does osteo sometimes present like this? Any thoughts? He cannot put weight on that foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I don't know if i have any answers to your questions, but, just want to wish Sam well. I am just around the corner, if you need me. 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...
tbhounds Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That's not a typical OSA area--however Osteo can strike anywhere. I'm going on a limb here and say it sounds more like a soft tissue injury-or even a spiderbite reaction. Give Sam a hug from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 . Hope it is something minor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 . Hope it is something minor! Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calif_chaz Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 We had to let Sam go. It was not what I had hoped, an infection, instead the paw had begun oozing fluid and blood because there was a blockage further up. This all due, the vet suspects, to a tumor beneath the spine which had grown and was cutting off the circulation to the leg. He had enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area as well. He was definitely in stress and altho the vet said we could try some meds but he thought we would be back tomorrow or certainly in a week. It would have been selfish to put Sam through another day or week knowing what was happening. He was a sweet boy and I will post in remembrance in the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Oh, Joy. I am so sorry. 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...
macoduck Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
greytpups Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Oh no! I'm so sorry. Rip Sam <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am sorry for your Loss of Sam . RIP sweet Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm so sorry. Hugs to you in your loss. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies_Dad Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am so very sorry. 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...
Remolacha Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 oh wow-- I am so sorry many prayers for you during this grief and loss Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I am so sorry. Rest in peace Sam. 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...
Guest Bespoke1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 We are new to the forum but our first post is to say how very sorry we are about Sam. Please take comfort that your precious boy is no longer in pAin and you did the best thing for him. So so sorry, Mary and Manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyotekyle Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Last year we had to let our Sam go. He had osteo. We kept him pain free as long as we could, I still cry when I think of him. He was such a joy and sweet. He one time had ten kids petting him at the park and he was so gentle . We have a new male, he makes me laugh every day, but cannot take Sams place. Gotta go, tears now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I am so sorry Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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