cleptogrey Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 just curious, have you contacted his breeder? maybe ask about other dogs in his lineage and if there have been similar problems. genetics do play some role and we know he has had the luxurious life of a regal pet for ever- btw, how old is Truman now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Dr. Jason King in Savannah, Ga 912-662-7544 has operated on both of my Greyhounds. They both had disk problems. He is the best surgeon in the country. Why not send the tests to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 just curious, have you contacted his breeder? maybe ask about other dogs in his lineage and if there have been similar problems. genetics do play some role and we know he has had the luxurious life of a regal pet for ever- btw, how old is Truman now? The vet thinks it has everything to do with his lineage. He was bred to be super tall, lanky, thin, dinosaur spine. For all his prettiness, his anatomy is pretty unnatural. He's almost 6 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The vet thinks it has everything to do with his lineage. He was bred to be super tall, lanky, thin, dinosaur spine. For all his prettiness, his anatomy is pretty unnatural. He's almost 6 now. his breeder should know about the current problems. a good breeder would rethink their goals, the standard and eliminate the use of who ever throws this. she/he may know or not know that there is a problem. but ethically they should be informed and i know your a person of high ethical standards!!! truman is a dear- as quirky as he is, a sweetheart! good luck in making your informed decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Krissy and Summit had quite the experience with IVDD. If you are curious, search for the threads. That said, our experience post-op was a huge one off. I have sent many dogs for surgery (mostly dachshunds) and I've never had one experience such a set back like we had. It was a huge roller coaster, but doesn't change my opinion. Surgery is typically the best treatment for any IVDD that is more than just moderate pain. Definitely if any neurologic deficits, even if mild. I could still be fighting with controlling his pain right now if I hadn't done surgery. But he is pain free now and can do everything he enjoyed previously. And if the paralysis had been permanent and I'd had to euthanize... that would have been devastating for me, but at least I wouldn't have to struggle with the knowledge that he was in daily pain. I think if I had another dog suffer a significant IVDD lesion I would proceed with surgery again. I would be nervous because of how the post-op period went with Summit, but it doesn't change what I know about the facts and typical outcomes... which is that most patients do quite well. Disclaimer: I did not read this entire thread, so not totally up to date on what's going on, I just noticed we were mentioned.... Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sending Truman gentle ear scritches. 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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