a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) This past week, we've started having some issues with Henry. Among these: -Gradually become more reluctant to use the stairs -More slipping and sliding on the hardwood floors -Waking up in the middle of the night and panting/whining -Refusing occasional meals -Began having accidents in the house I took him to the emergency/specialty vet in Pittsburgh. The attending vet who evaluated him did not see any obvious issues, suggested soft tissue injury (we did have Django, another greyhound houseguest for over a week, and Henry might've overdone it), and that we should follow up with pain meds and crate-rest. Then, the next day another surgeon called back after reviewing Henry's films again. He was concerned about a possible fracture on the left front leg. If not that, then a calcification of prior injury that is bothering him now. I'm giving Rimadyl and Tramadol, but he still has some symptoms of pain. Still not wanting to put weight on that left front leg, and waking up in the middle of the night pant-y and whine-y. Flat out refusing to use stairs now. Are you guys seeing anything here? FYI, I already sent them off to Dr. Couto. So far, they do not believe it's cancer-related. No osteolytic lesions. Chest rads are still clear. Of course, I'm in a perpetual state of anxiety about the Big C coming back. At least until I hear back from Guillermo, would you guys mind taking a look? Thanks in advance from me and Henry. Edited October 3, 2015 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I'm sorry but, I do see an area of concern in his left carpal area BUT, perhaps it's just the positioning of the limb. I do hope you receive a positive response from GC. My guess is he'll want to see further views of the area. Edited October 3, 2015 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Oh no! Good thoughts for you and Henry. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 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...
kudzu Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Know that I have no real medical/veterinary knowledge & certainly don't know how to read an xray. My opinion means nothing. With that preface, at place on the top right of the upper xray, near joint on left leg, would have me worried. It does look like a fracture. There colors in the adjacent area don't match the other leg but that doesn't seem uncommon to me when looking at xrays. As tbhounds said, it could be from positioning. While realizing I'd be very worried if in your position, I'd like to just say that soft tissue injury can cause a good deal of pain, sometimes seeming intractable. My boy recently went though something like this. It was just a soft tissue shoulder injury & he's recovered. Shoulder pain that barely responds to pain meds in an 8 yo hound had my mind reeling. His xrays were clean though, except an osteophyte which may or may not have contributed to the pain. Sending many good thoughts. "It's an artifact. It's just soft tissue. ... It's an artifact. It's just soft tissue. ... It's an artifact. It's just soft tissue. ..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Going in this morning for more rads. Kudzu, that's about what they said when they called me back. Could be an artifact. Gotta go find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 While I have no advice about the x-ray above, I wanted to send my good thoughts for you and your boy. 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...
Neighsayer Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hoping for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Going in this morning for more rads. Kudzu, that's about what they said when they called me back. Could be an artifact. Gotta go find out. Alicia please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Sending good thoughts. 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...
CharlieRhea Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 sending good thoughts and thinking about you both Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 {{{HUGS}}} No experience, but sending all our good thoughts for you and Henry! 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...
a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Quick update. We're at the e-vet with Hen. The radiologist looked at these rads from Thursday night. I started getting a bit worried looking at that left wrist, where it looks a bit more shadow-y in comparison to the other one. The doc didn't seem worried about that, more about the line that could either be a artifact or a greenstick fracture. The weird thing is that his other leg is very swollen today. I'm not sure if it's because he's trying to limp on the left, and is trying to put all his weight on the right, causing it to be swollen... or if the injury is actually on that leg and we're just missing something. We're going to get some more x-rays and if necessary, an ultrasound. He's definitely decompensating for some reason. Just gotta figure out why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NeylasMom Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Any chance of a TBD? That's my first thought with alternating limb lameness and swelling. If repeat x-rays don't turn anything up, maybe do a 4D snap test? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yeah, me too. I insisted on a 4D on Thursday. Everything was negative there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hope you can get it sorted out and its nothing serious. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 More rads now, then joint taps if we don't immediately see anything. Bridget Urie is here, but she's with oncology patients. I'm hoping she can get a few moments to consult with the attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 So many good thoughts for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Good luck! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Huge mass in his chest. Heartbroken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Oh, Alicia. I'm so sorry. 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...
tbhounds Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Oh nooooooooo. Omg no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Oh, crap. 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...
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