Charlies_Dad Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Stewie has a severe limp now. It started up again after we go back from Florida on Monday which just so happens to be the day I had to leave on business. I gave him a does of Metacam hoping it was just a sprain. Well got back last night and I see a limp, his rear right hock is slightly swollen and warm so all that points to likely Osteo in my mind. Going to get him in today for an X-ray but I think I already know what the news will be. This is beyond devastating as he is such a sweet boy and his delicate nature has me questioning if he could handle an amp. Also I question whether Lynn and I can go through this again. It's so emotionally draining no matter how much time they get. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 All paws crossed here, hoping for the best. I hate this for sweet Stewie, and for you guys. Remember we're with you, no matter what. 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...
ramonaghan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thinking of you all. 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...
smurfette Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thinking of you and sending prayers and healing thoughts. 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...
Newgreymom Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Praying for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I hope it's not. Thinking of you and Stewie. 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...
teri_d Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 You are in our thoughts and prayers — were all here for you no matter what - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 What a nightmare. Thinking of you at this difficult time. We humans are remarkable creatures... we already have the toolkit to help us cope with with anything and it often surprises us. Hopefully it's just arthritis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 hoping it is not the worst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Back from the vet as we lucked out and got a 9am. The films showed nothing, no shadows, no mottling at all which is good news albeit I know some have had similar experiences and found out bad news on the next set of films. Hopefully this won't happen to us and he is now on Metacam and Tramadol. The vet also did blood work and all looks good. Thanks for the good thoughts and if you can continue with them for Stewie, I would greatly appreciate it. Kyle 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...
ramonaghan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Very happy to read that nothing was found. I hope that Stewie will be comfortable on his meds, and that you can have a relaxing weekend now! 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...
spottydog Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Continuing good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Wonderful news!!!! Continued prayers. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Prayers from KY! Glad to hear all is well! He prolly just over exerted himself-you know how fragile they can be. Hope he gets well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 What a relief. If the news changes, it might be worth finding out if one of the clinics involved in Dr Mason's drug trial is within striking distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Kyle - so happy to read this update - paws crossed for continued clear X-rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I cried tears of relief when x-rays came back clean on Tanzi's back end. But deep down I felt it was still OS. It was. I will keep you in my prayers until his limp goes away. Which I hope it does. And soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Whew. Just doing a quick catch up here and was dismayed to see your name as the OP. Whew. Stewies med kick in quickly 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...
greysmom Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Kyle, what a roller coaster!! We're all that this turns out to be nothing but a soft tissue injury. There's a thing, I don't know how common it is, but I've heard of a couple dogs dealing with it - their limbs just get swollen and painful, and there's no real diagnosis of anything wrong. You just end up doing prophylactic antibiotics and diuretics to reduce the swelling. I'm blanking on what it's called though. If you're on FB, Dr Shelley Lake has a dog dealing with it now. She's a vet and a former racing trainer and knows greyhounds extremely well. 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...
RaineysMom Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 sending prayers! Glad the test results were good and hoping he's back to normal very quickly! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Great news!!! 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...
Neighsayer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Best healing thoughts for Stewie. And cyber strength for his folks. Hang in there you guys. Please let us know how your sweet boy is doing. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Glad to read that it is 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...
tbhounds Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Kyle-that would be an unlikely area to see osteo-not impossible but, unlikely. With heat and diffuse swelling it sounds like a sprain/soft tissue injury. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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