NeedlenoseJake Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I posted this on Facebook, but now it's 3 am and I can't sleep. Jake broke one of his rear femurs last night. We were at the dog park, late as it always is so that we can be alone. It was on his first run and I think he ran into a bench. We were initially worried about some bleeding, but then he refused to put any weight on it. It's a really bad break, the x rays are just sickened- multiple pieces. They don't know if they can save the leg. The surgeon is calling us in the morning. My silly boy was still trying to jump off the exam table! I just want him to be his goofy self again and I'm so worried. I asked about cancer and the vet said it didn't look like it. He did say the bone looked thin, maybe from a nutritional imbalance, which makes me feel like it's all my fault. I'll take any thoughts or prayers or good juju that you have to spare... I know sometimes it can feel silly top write good thoughts for someone you've never met, miles away, but already your kind words on Facebook have helped me feel better. I know you guys can appreciate how scared I am. End of 3 am rambling... Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Good thoughts for Jake and you. I would encourage a second opinion on the films as breaking a leg is a telltale sign of Osteo. Hoping it is not that but it's better to know now than later. Amp of the leg is a major surgery but tripods are awesome and love life to the fullest irregardless of missing a leg. Truly hope it's just a freaky break and it can be mended. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hugs, warm thoughts and wishes!!!! Fingers crossed it will be all good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Poor Jake! Even I would wince at your vet's comment regarding "nutritional imbalance". That's pretty harsh for a quick look at an xray. Please consider contacting Dr Couto and having him review the xays and any lab tests. It could make a big difference in how you go forward with treatment. http://www.coutovetconsultants.com/ 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Oh dear. I hate to say it, but if it looks like a duck and it quacks like a duck.... The odds that your greyhound's leg broke doing nothing in particular and it's NOT osteo are fairly slim. I hope with every fiber of my being that I am dead wrong. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locket Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 for you and Jake, keep us posted please...That is so worrisome! Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Prayers for your boy My boy just ran around the back yard and is zzzzzz.........almost 1 year after amputation for Osteo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Osteo is of course a huge concern, but he was running full speed and hit... Something. I think a bench. It happened quickly and was dark out, but there was only a bench and a tree in the way. Does anyone know the turnaround time for Dr. Couto? Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I am so sorry to hear your Jake broke his leg. I'm sending you and your boy lots of good thoughts. 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...
JaimeL Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hugs to you and Jake. Hope things look better this morning and you can go forward with what ever you need to do for your boy. Wishing you the best. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopieface Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Dr Couto is amazingly fast at getting back to people. Hugs to your boy. Quote Aljo Atomic Kogo and DC Man of Steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Oh, man! What a horrible thing to have happened and I can understand why you couldn't sleep. I hope you did eventually get some rest, and the surgeon feels confident about surgery. Good luck to you and your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I was dogsitting a wonderful boy named Archie. I wanted to take one of my girls to the vet for an eye check and bring everyone along. Archie loved car rides. So I shuffle everyone into the garage and go to lift the tailgate of the SUV when Archie jumped. The tailgate wasn't open yet. He bounced off and fell. It was a short fall. Just a couple of feet. But a very poor angle and he shattered his elbow. He lost his leg. No OS. That was 2 yrs ago. Once past the trauma he returned to his normal self. He loves running around my back yard chasing chickens. He's learned that he can't chase my girls when they are in full run, but is able to join in at his own speed. He can do 5 steps without issue but does prefer the ramp I have (I made it when my Diamond had OS, years ago). The only thing different is that he is hesitant about not carpeted floors now. He'll still do them, but prefers the runners. It doesn't necessarily mean OS. And even if he loses his leg, he'll be fine. The first two weeks are the worst. Hold on. It gets much much much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loves4Greyz Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hope that you get good news from the surgeon. It is always scary when one of our pups is hurting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hugs and prayers for you and your boy! 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...
Beachbum1 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Osteo is of course a huge concern, but he was running full speed and hit... Something. I think a bench. It happened quickly and was dark out, but there was only a bench and a tree in the way. Does anyone know the turnaround time for Dr. Couto? Unless he is travelling at the time, it could very well be the same day for a response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspiggy Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Good wishes and hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 OMG I seen the 'broken leg' subject line and I seen it was Jake's mom and I thought oh NO, it can't be. I'm so sorry. Please don't jump to the conclusion it is anything more than a horrible accident. They run so fast with so much force it is ENTIRELY possible it was shattered in a collision or even a bad step from something. Slim actually got a tibial crest fracture from beginning to turn from standing still even and it had nothing to do with the c word. Mostly though PLEASE don't feel down on yourself. THERE IS NOTHING YOU COULD HAVE DONE TO PREVENT IT. Accidents happen-especially with our high speed houndies. If you kept them in bubble wrap and never let them run then they would just die prematurely from the psychological effects of that. They were born to run-you have got to let them. Even if they have to amputate you will still have to let him run as a tripod. Been there. Dogs have a spare leg as Dr. Cuoto says so if that appears to be the best option do it. Ivy was a happy dog and would still run with me as a tripod. We were running one day and she looked back at me and said " Come ON! I've only got 3 legs and you STILL can't keep up." You two will get through this. Whatever Jake has to get through your love will carry him and give him the strength he needs to get through it like the champ he is. He is a lucky houndie to have you! Sending hugs, love and positive energy, and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 You must be worried sick..............White light, prayers, and all the good juju I can muster up. Hang in there, Jake. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 So sorry you're going through this--I wouldn't be able to sleep either! What a shock. Sending good thoughts for Jake's recovery. 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...
DocsDoctor Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending you and Jake many healing thoughts Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Many, many good thoughts! Of course osteo is a concern. Reading the title I had the same thoughts other have expressed. That said, I know someone whose dogs were running along the fenceline at a dog park. It was a chain link fence & one of the dogs got bumped into the fence. They think she must have hit a fence post. The leg was very badly broken. They faced the worries & decisions, fix it or amputate, it sounds like you're facing. Long story short, it wasn't osteo, they opted to attempt repair, & the dog recovered very well. It was a long road but she was fine. Whatever your choice, I wish you all the best. AND... It wasn't your fault. It wasn't. Remember that. Not. Your. Fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'd chalk it up to hitting something and getting a bad break and not let your mind wander to osteo. It's a shame though they don't think it can be saved. Thoughts for Jake and for you. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 If you've already paid the fee for the consult, there's a voice mail number. You could at least leave a message regarding the urgency.VM: 614-664-9177 FAX: 614-851-0650 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...
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