Harvey Mungaknuts Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 wonder if he might have jumped off the table at vet and tey did not notice he might have dis located it befoer they sent him home. Hope all works out for him thoguh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 most vets that I know don't give boosters or any shots in the leg, especially on a joint like that. Did he slip on ice anywhere? Did he get a lyme's booster? Some animals will contract lymes from the shot. But he definately needs to see a vet as my mom's greyhound just recently passed from an aggressive form of bone cancer, dad had to carry him up and down steps for a week before the dr finally put him down. If he has arthritis already, could be a possibility. You said its hard, does it move at all? Does he cry when you try? Keep calling the vet, call the emergency # if needed, he's limping and already on pain meds sooooooo he needs seen. Good Luck and I hope I'm wrong. Would agree with you Bennyboy1. I wonder how these vaccines prevent Lyme spirochetes in animals when spirochetes are considered indestructible. I'll just never understand that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 wonder if he might have jumped off the table at vet and tey did not notice he might have dis located it befoer they sent him home. Hope all works out for him thoguh My Chewy is pushing 200+ lbs.... He doesn't get on the table at the vet lol Dr Brocious gets down on the floor with him QuickDraw, HJL6118 and dyna99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMRanch Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This is not meant to be taken offensively in any way, but is he overweight? I see a lot of dogs at work with arthritis that end up worse off when their weight is an issue and I've seen it cause a wide variety of limb deformities and swelling. You should be able to feel a dogs ribs by lightly touching the sides, they shouldn't be entirely visible by looking at a pet, but you shouldn't have to push through a layer of fat to feel them either, there also should be a noticeable waistline from above and a slight tuck up when looking at the side. (I know this may be more difficult on a full coated dog.) Most vets don't bring up the weight issues unless they are asked because we in the pet industry have been verbally abused by customers more times tan not who think it's acceptable for a pet to be overweight even though we are seeing signs of concern. dyna99 and Bennyboy1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 This is not meant to be taken offensively in any way, but is he overweight? I see a lot of dogs at work with arthritis that end up worse off when their weight is an issue and I've seen it cause a wide variety of limb deformities and swelling. You should be able to feel a dogs ribs by lightly touching the sides, they shouldn't be entirely visible by looking at a pet, but you shouldn't have to push through a layer of fat to feel them either, there also should be a noticeable waistline from above and a slight tuck up when looking at the side. (I know this may be more difficult on a full coated dog.) Most vets don't bring up the weight issues unless they are asked because we in the pet industry have been verbally abused by customers more times tan not who think it's acceptable for a pet to be overweight even though we are seeing signs of concern. His weight is perfect. He is a full blooded rough coat Saint Bernard. His bone structure is enormous. He actually had to gain a little bit. He has hip dysplasia and arthritis so we have always had to watch his weight. Plus, big dogs like him are at risk for bloat so we always monitor his diet. I know what you mean though! Bennyboy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This is not meant to be taken offensively in any way, but is he overweight? I see a lot of dogs at work with arthritis that end up worse off when their weight is an issue and I've seen it cause a wide variety of limb deformities and swelling. You should be able to feel a dogs ribs by lightly touching the sides, they shouldn't be entirely visible by looking at a pet, but you shouldn't have to push through a layer of fat to feel them either, there also should be a noticeable waistline from above and a slight tuck up when looking at the side. (I know this may be more difficult on a full coated dog.) Most vets don't bring up the weight issues unless they are asked because we in the pet industry have been verbally abused by customers more times tan not who think it's acceptable for a pet to be overweight even though we are seeing signs of concern. My dog is overweight and the only vet that has ever said anything about her weight was Dr. Lee, I know she is and was open to suggestions on how to help an old dog lose weight, but most aren't open to hearing it. Had to change vets due to my 2yr old being terrified of Dr. Lee's office after he got nuetered and he weighs in over 100lbs BUT is not overweight, because I asked the new vet about it. Because of his breeds he is mixed with and his height, he is perfect with very good muscle tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 His weight is perfect. He is a full blooded rough coat Saint Bernard. His bone structure is enormous. He actually had to gain a little bit. He has hip dysplasia and arthritis so we have always had to watch his weight. Plus, big dogs like him are at risk for bloat so we always monitor his diet. I know what you mean though! you're a good doggie mommy heather1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 you're a good doggie mommy Thanks Chewy and my other dog, Precious are just like 2 more kids lol. Only they don't talk back as much! Bennyboy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Please cross your fingers for my Chewy! He is having a biopsy tomorrow morning. The vet suspects an osteosarcoma. I am so worried!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoopie11 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Oh no, your pup in my prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineappleology Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Please let us know how the pooch is doing. Shmoopie11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Chewy and my other dog, Precious are just like 2 more kids lol. Only they don't talk back as much! and never ask to borrow money or the car or complain about the same food for dinner every night, etc.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Please cross your fingers for my Chewy! He is having a biopsy tomorrow morning. The vet suspects an osteosarcoma. I am so worried!! Sending positive vibes Chewy's way, I hope all turns out okay. Keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineappleology Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Al the best to you. I was so worried that may be the outcome. Sending prayers to pooch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Prayers for your pup. Lumps are scary. I'm a dog lover and own 3. I have lost some along the way, too. Please let us know how your dog makes out at the vet. We anxiously await. Hugs to you and doggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Prayers for your pup. Lumps are scary. I'm a dog lover and own 3. I have lost some along the way, too. Please let us know how your dog makes out at the vet. We anxiously await. Hugs to you and doggie. lumps are scary and most time benign (fatty tissue especially in lab mixes). My old girl had 4 removed last year only because they interfered with her walking due to location (under her front shoulder) and she continues to grow them and the vet continues to biopsy the new ones that appear just to make sure. She has also grown skin tag like things, we call them her beauty marks because she has one on her nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Ok. So Chewy was at the vet all afternoon. They took an X-ray which showed it most likely isn't the osteosarcoma but it is most likely a fast growing tumor. It has gotten much bigger lately. Now roughly softball size. They did a needle biopsy and I should get the results Monday. Keep your fingers crossed! Thanks so much for all the thoughts so far Chewy says thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hope he makes out ok on his tests!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy1 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Please keep us up to date! Best of luck Chewy, hoping for pawsitive news! Hugs to Mommy and Family.....I have been there in those shoes before, I can relate to knowing how the "not knowing" feeling is. kikibaugh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks I was glad it wasn't the osteosarcoma. That is the worst of the possibilities. Dr Brocious said he was almost sure that's what it was before the x ray. The other probable causes are mostly treatable so it was a relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm not sure who it was, but while we were in the waiting room, I met someone who saw my post about Chewy on here. Very nice lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemama Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Good luck chewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Did you stay with your pooch while he got his shots? Because they should be given in the fat of the upper back . Not in the leg itself "?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibaugh Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Did you stay with your pooch while he got his shots? Because they should be given in the fat of the upper back . Not in the leg itself "?" He got his shots in his back, by his butt like he was supposed to. This wasn't from his shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineappleology Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Best wishes for poocheroo. Should the pooch need advanced care I can highly recommend Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialists. My giant breeds have been there for numerous things off and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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