ramonaghan Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Sweep started limping again on Halloween (background with video here). I wasn't home and DH went to an appointment for an hour and came home to a severely limping dog, so we're not sure if she did something to bring this on so suddenly. We had her on Meloxicam for three days before she developed diarrhea, so we stopped that on Tuesday and have just tried to restrict her activity in the days since, as I knew she'd need a washout period anyway if we try another NSAID. She has improved over the week, but she's still limping upon rising which resolves within a minute, plus she's been licking/scratching her right elbow a lot. We called the vet this morning and they want to take more x-rays (she got x-rays of her right front leg and lower spine on 8/31; no signs of osteo, arthritis, or LS). We'll be taking her in tomorrow morning; they have to sedate her to get the shots they need, so she'll be there a few hours. It has been a horrible several weeks; I am emotionally and physically fried from the death of my grandparents, being at their house every weekend to help clear it out, and now worrying about this. I hope and pray it is some sort of old racing injury or tendonitis that keeps flaring up because perhaps we have let her resume normal activity too soon after she apparently recovers. She is still being her goofy self otherwise. I could use some good thoughts and insights if anyone has any. P.S. Assuming more clear x-rays ( ), I will remember this time to ask the vet about chiropractic/acupuncture options. Edited November 10, 2015 by ramonaghan 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...
Guest MurphysMom Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I can just feel your emotional exhaustion from here I hope that it all goes well, I'll be watching for updates. Hang in there! I will be praying for you and Sweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Does she have any old injuries on another leg? The reason I ask is Conner has an old injury on his back right foot, and several months ago, started limping on his left front leg. After clean x-rays, he saw a chiropractor, who explained that as four legged creatures, if dogs have a chronic injury on one side, they will often develop something opposite as compensation. The chiro has helped him a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Does she have any old injuries on another leg? The reason I ask is Conner has an old injury on his back right foot, and several months ago, started limping on his left front leg. After clean x-rays, he saw a chiropractor, who explained that as four legged creatures, if dogs have a chronic injury on one side, they will often develop something opposite as compensation. The chiro has helped him a great deal. There's nothing in her racing records except a hernia repair alongside her spay upon her retirement. She does have some very janky middle toes on her left foot, though, so something must have happened there at some point. Here's a recent pic where you can see them. She is also fairly leash reactive. We do our best to avoid other dogs on our walks, but sometimes she lunges at them to the point of gagging herself. I have wondered if the issue could really be her neck. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Definitely have the vet check her neck, I switched one of mine to a harness because she kept tweaking her neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Sending lots of good thoughts for you and for Sweep! 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...
greytpups Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 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...
gryhndsr4us Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hopefully she has something easily fixed. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Any news? Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Any news? Nope, we can't pick her up until after 4, so...four more hours. Longest day ever. I'll be sure to update when I know anything. Thanks for checking! 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...
ramonaghan Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 X-rays were clear! We still don't have a definitive answer, and (of course) she didn't limp there or react at all during the physical exam, so the vet wasn't able to pinpoint the source of the discomfort. He did note the slightly reddened area of her right elbow where she's been licking/scratching, but he got a shot of her whole leg and saw nothing remarkable. He also got one of her neck and all was normal there. He rewatched the video of her limping and talked to us at length about the history and said it sounds like a classic joint issue or soft tissue injury, but he doesn't think an MRI is in order at this point. So for now we've been switched to Rimadyl, which she had once before with no ill effects, and she's on strict "no zoomies" orders for two full weeks. If the issue persists, he'll refer us to an orthopedic specialist. He doesn't think the issue is with her back or neck so wasn't sure a chiropractor would be beneficial but did say acupuncture might be. Thank you all for the good thoughts. It has been a rough day. My husband somehow remains cool as a cucumber through this stuff, but I am always a mess! 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...
macoduck Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Has your vet considered laser treatments for Sweep? 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...
ramonaghan Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Has your vet considered laser treatments for Sweep? Actually, he did mention that along with the acupuncture discussion. He said his next course of action would be a second opinion from the specialist but that laser and acupuncture would also be options at that point. 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 November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Great 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...
Jenbo Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 YAY FOR SWEEP! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Good news! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Great news. I'm with the laser therapy. It helps so much in combination with physiotherapy. 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...
schultzlc Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Yay for clear x-rays!! Best of luck as you move forward from this point! 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...
Remolacha Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 :pepper These vague diagnosis can be frustrating, but so much better than the bad C! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peacehound Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 My old girl limped on and off for years, had clear xrays three times, finally the vet suggested Adequan injections..it sure improved her quality of life, it was awesome..we never knew for sure if it was an old injury(she was a bounce and had several scars on her) or if she had arthritis..I just know the stuff worked for her..good luck with Sweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RICHandJUDE Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Our mixed Beagle had some back issues about 6 months ago. She had 5 or 6 sessions of acupuncture. It seemed to help a lot. She aooms all over the place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 That is good news! 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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