Guest Tnk35498 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 My four year old has been lame in his front leg for a few weeks. I had him on rest and it went away but just came back this week. I took him to the vet, and she said it may be that he has bone cancer. He's on rimadyl and I'm getting him x-rayed hopefully no later than Tuesday. I'm just trying to get a rough estimate of how much I need to prepare myself. I know it is less common in younger greyhounds, but I can't tell if a 4-year old greyhound getting bone cancer is "completely unheard of" or "just less likely." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 9 and 12 for me, but unfortunately, yes, a 4 year old can. I'm sorry, I pray it's not. There are several other reasons too, please check for TBDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Sending good thoughts your way. I hope it's something else, like a soft tissue injury that's taking a long time to heal. Did he race? We went through this with Sweep when she was 5, and after many vet visits, x-rays, and consults with specialists (not to mention lots of stress and panic), we determined it was an old, undocumented racing injury that was becoming arthritic and more painful over time; she showed no signs of it the first two years with us. At 9, she still takes an NSAID to keep her sound. There are so many other things it could be, and is more likely to be, at that age. Please keep us posted! Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tnk35498 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 TBD is a possibility as I live near Philadelphia where we have a lot of ticks. But I'm also very meticulous about checking for ticks and giving him his tick meds on time. He did race- nine times and lost all of them, lol. I'm hoping it is a different type of injury and not cancer and hope the odds are on my side. But in hindsight I feel like things have been a little off recently in a weird way I can't explain, plus for the vet to mention it to me makes me feel like the symptoms are probably spot on for what she's already seen. But I'm not sure if I should even go there and start processing this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I truely hope it is something else My two were 9 and 11, but I have heard of it even in a puppy. Unusual, but not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramamama Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I had a greyhound diagnosed one month shy of her 11th birthday, and one diagnosed just before her eigth birthday. The one diagnosed at almost 11, Rama, lived well for a month, and her leg never broke. The younger hound had a very rapid growing osteosarcoma. Her leg broke less than two weeks after diagnosis. The vet had told us we caught it early when she was diagnosed. Unfortunately, it just grew super fast. Quote Jayme with Pippi (the scaredy-beagle)In the memories of all of my Bridge-babies I'd like to remind people to choose adoption--and that it's not just dogs and cats that are available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Osteo in an 8-year-old (Tigger). Osteo suspected in another 8-year-old (Oreo threw a blood clot and died in surgery for a broken leg). Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 yrs 10 months and 10 yrs 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It's not unheard of in younger dogs. Unfortunately, it also *usually* means a more aggressive and fast moving cancer. That is usually off set by being younger and more able to bounce back from surgery and treatment. You might take a look at the first post in the current Osteo Thread for info and links. There are many options now for vaccine trials as well. If you have access to a full service hospital or clinic get an appointment with an oncologist asap. This vet should be up on all the new things available for you. Good luck. 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...
maryz Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 About 3 months shy of 13 years. Sherri started limping and nine days later she was gone - fractured humerus. I pray that your boy does not get this diagnosis. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Its not unusual for greyhounds to have TBD prior to adoption. Phoenixs babesia was diagnosed about six months post adoption. I strongly recommend you have him tested for tick disease, as even if hes been with you for a while, these disease can lay dormant and flare up long after adoption. I lost all three of my greyhounds to osteo. They were between the ages of 11-13 years old. Edited November 9, 2018 by robinw 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...
NeylasMom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Not unheard of, but most are certainly older. I would say 8-9 is when you really start to see it. Of mine, Neyla was 10 when she got it, Zuri was 11. I really hope it's something else, but get good quality (HD) x-rays sooner than later because if it is, the sooner you diagnose the better the prognosis. If you would consider amp, you may want to ask for lumg x-rays at the same time as you'll want to rule out lung mets. Edited November 9, 2018 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 years 6 months, 11 years 5 months, and 12 years 6 months. I also lost one to cancer of the bone marrow at 3 years 1 month. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) A lurcher, half Greyhound, was 15 yo. Agree with suggestions for xrays, if not already done. Also, it could very well be something else. Considering the age, I think I would be pursuing diagnostics. Hoping very much it is not osteo. Good thoughts for your boy. Edited November 9, 2018 by kudzu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Julio went to the Bridge at a couple of months over 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tnk35498 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Yeah, I'm getting his x-rays done as soon as possible. Vet wanted to wait til next week since he has to be sedated, but I'd rather it happen sooner than later. He's tested for any tick diseases frequently since we live in a tick heavy area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NeylasMom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Yeah, I'm getting his x-rays done as soon as possible. Vet wanted to wait til next week since he has to be sedated, but I'd rather it happen sooner than later. He's tested for any tick diseases frequently since we live in a tick heavy areaHe shouldn't need to be sedated for x-rays. Unless you're in a state where it's required (DC now stupidly requires it)? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tnk35498 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 He has a significant amount of anxiety with x rays. We've tried x rays without sedation before, and it just never works. He's an anxious boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Try some Trazadone before you go in to the vet. If he's not too bad a bandana with some Adaptil spray on it might be enough to calm him. 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...
NeylasMom Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 He has a significant amount of anxiety with x rays. We've tried x rays without sedation before, and it just never works. He's an anxious boy.Have you tried medication rather than sedation? That would be my choice. You can test it at home first to make sure he doesn't have a bad reaction. Or not if you have an anesthesia protocol that works well for your vet. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest o0smm0o Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 My 5 year old just broke her leg last night. Vet is pretty sure its osteo. Waiting on biosy results but x Ray is casebook he said :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 years old? Heartbreaking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We had one diagnosed at 7 and one at 13. I'm really sorry Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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