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I'm coming unhinged
I reserve the right to DD this, because it is entirely possible I'm overreacting.
Nite is a retired racing greyhound. He just turned 6. Greyhounds are (way too)prone to osteosarcoma. Nite started limping a month ago. Two or three weeks ago, he started licking his leg/shoulder raw (on the limpy side). He won't stop. He's had a sore for weeks now. When Cal ruptured a ligament, he licked those toes because they were hurting. I think Nite is doing the same thing.
He's at the vet right now; he was called in to donate blood. Chip told them he's been limping and showed them the sore. They cleaned up the sore and said he needed to see an orthopedist. In the majority of cases, osteo presents in the shoulder/front legs. He's there now, and we are waiting for them to call us and tell us what's up.
I have a terrible, terrible, terrible feeling about this. I'm a fcuking wreck sitting here waiting for the phone to ring. I'm really hoping for good news, but something is gnawing at me and telling me that it's not going to happen.
I'm such a worrier...I hate it...
Re: I'm coming unhinged
Oh Katie, I'm so sorry that he's been doing all of that. and I am saying a prayer for you and Nite RIGHT now.
I really really really hope everything is ok. I think about you guys all the time, and I understand where you're coming from, b/c I always anticipate the worst when it comes to the dogs' medical issues. I've worked my self into a frenzy many times over nothing. I hope that this is one of those times for you and he turns out to be fine!
Keep me posted! I'll be thinking about you!
I'm always in the better safe than sorry camp myself, so I would probably be doing the same thing.
However, I am crossing my fingers and sending lots of Pestie dust that it turns out to be something mild. Good luck and ::hugs::
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath
I completely understand where you're coming from. I am a worst case scenario person, also. But, like Kellbell said, it means issues tend to be caught early.
Thoughts and juju your way!
(((HUGS)))
The vet just called. Inconclusive. We're supposed to bring him back for a full consult in a month (this was kind of an off the cuff sort of thing that took place in between other patients since Nitey was already there giving blood) if the sore is healed up and he is still limping.
Ugh...I hope he stops limping, but since he was limping before the sore, I suspect he'll be limping after. Here's hoping he gets better. Thanks everyone for your support; I appreciate it so much!
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Glad you at least didn't get negative news, even if it still doesn't answer anything.
Continued T&Ps that Nite stops limping and this is a non-issue! I'd be worrying myself sick if I were you, also. I kept envisioning getting home to find Sammy dead when she stopped eating and was all lethargic a few weeks ago. How morbid, huh!?
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I am sending my get better vibes to my favorite greyhound!!! Keep me updated on his results.
Do you know when he will be able to get seen again?