Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Oh no! I am worried. I had a great day. It was our first day of Spring Break. Daws was crying this morning because my DS wasn't out of bed yet. Once he was up all was right in his world and he was fine. Just about 10 minutes ago, he started walking around the house holding his paw and crying. He couldn't lay down. It felt like he was cramping in his back legs but he was holding his front one. I am scared! I found a pain pill but I have not given it to him yet. While I went looking for it, he laid down and is resting. He is not sleeping but he is peaceful. I don't know what to do. I felt his whole paw but I did not see anything on it or in it. Please pray for my big guy. He will be 10 in two weeks. He is very sensitive and can feel my mood. I have to be careful. I can't figure out how to get the picture to show up! What am I doing wrong? Edited March 26, 2016 by Dawnnziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Nothing! The picture's there! Probably a cramp or minor muscle pull. If he's walking OK now I would just watch him and see if it happens again. 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) He is still holding it. I took him for a walk and he walked better outside than in the house. He wouldn't eat his treats when we came in. I have manipulated the paw and leg like crazy but he doesn't act like that hurts. He and Myrtle played this morning before I walked them. I wonder if he pulled a muscle playing with her. She was jumping like crazy one time when I took them out later. I wonder if she could have stomped on him. Oh yeah, I gave him a Rimadyl. edited cause I can't spell when I am all worked up! Edited March 26, 2016 by Dawnnziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 It is 12:40 A.M. right now and I don't know how I am going to go to sleep. I will worry all night long. I'm sorry to bellyache here but all of you understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 It is probably just a muscle strain. I'm hoping it's better tomorrow! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Is he any better today? It could also be a neck or back problem. Have a feel (gently) along his spine in between his shoulder blades to see if that gets any reaction, and also along his whole spine. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 How is he this morning? 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...
Batmom Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hoping for a good update this morning! 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 He is still limping this morning! Myrtle stomped on the sore leg this morning and he screamed. I am going to give him another Rimadyl and call the vet when they open today. With it being Easter weekend, they may not be in today. I really think he got hurt playing with Myrtle yesterday morning but I am NOT sure of that. I have prayed so much. I believe God loves his creatures too. That C word is in my head though and I feel like throwing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I just felt down his spine too. There was no reaction. I gave him a Rimadyl. He screamed the GSOD when I went to get the pill. He ran in the living room. I just don't get it. He will be 10 in 12 days. Please pray for my sweet cow doggie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Get X-rays. Don't wait. 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...
4My2Greys Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Sending good thoughts for your sweet boy. Edited March 26, 2016 by 4My2Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Which paw is it? Are there corns? Are any toes swollen or out of alignment? Have you massaged the legs to feel for any heat? Edited March 26, 2016 by XTRAWLD 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Sending more good thoughts and hoping for a good update. 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...
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kudzu Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Agree on the xrays suggestion. I always prefer having unnecessary xrays over skipping them & missing something important. That said, when examining his foot, did you press on his pads? The comment of him walking better outside than in made me wonder if this could be corns. I've got a boy who one day went from an occasional, barely noticeable limp to holding up his paw & hoping three legged. Turned out to be corns. We're not sure what happened, perhaps a toe stepped on something the wrong way & it suddenly greatly increased his pain or maybe that was just the day when some sort of critical mass was reached. Either way, two small corns caused some serious anxiety for both of us. And, yes, we did do xrays of his foot, leg & shoulder. Am not expecting that to be the case for your boy but thought it worth mentioning. Sending well wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 I took him to the vet. They did x-rays. IT IS NOT CANCER! WOO HOO! He showed me the films and said that he was expecting it to be cancer since it came on him so suddenly. He figures that when he and Myrtle played she hit him just right and bruised his left front shoulder. I told my vet that I knew that was why there were so many 3 legged greyhounds. He was impressed that I knew so much about cancer. I told him it was because of this forum! Thank you so much for your prayers and white light! Thank goodness God isn't getting a new angel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Good news! 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...
juliemac Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 glad to hear that its not cancer ... hope Daws heals quickly from his injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Yay!!! Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 He is acting better today. He is up on the sofa sleeping soundly. He still bends over funny but you can tell he feels better. He ran into the living room after his supper walk tonight. I don't know when to stop giving him the Rimadyl. I see that it is an anti-inflammatory. My vet is going to call me tomorrow to see how he is doing so I will ask them then. I don't want to stop using it if it is helping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KellyandKris216 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Fantastic news! I'm so glad he's doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 That is wonderful news. Now you can get some rest too. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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