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Post by Tom Meulman on Jun 25, 2018 15:12:22 GMT 10
Hi Chris,
A corn in a pad if there is one will generally show as a very small shiny circular patch that is harder than the surrounding pad. Quite often you actually need to press down on the very centre to elicit a pain response.
It’s a bit frustrating for me not being able to examine a Greyhound thoroughly and having to second guess what may be wrong with it, and not being able to fix whatever the problem may be.
As always the first step towards a viable solution to an injury or illness for that matter is to have it diagnosed correctly, and unfortunately that is sometimes very difficult as greyhounds as a breed are extremely stoic and often won’t show a pain reaction unless you place your finger directly on the injury.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by Chris on Jul 8, 2018 20:53:00 GMT 10
Hi Tom.
I felt I needed to update you about my greyhound Dana after all the help and suggestions you provided me.
Unfortunately the news is not good. Since the last post, she had another xray done on her knee and it turns out she had an aggressive osteosarcoma there and prognosis was very poor. As such we had no choice but to send her over the rainbow bridge a few days ago. My wife and I are devastated that we have lost our beautiful gentle girl but it is always what is best for them.
Once again thank you for your help.
Chris
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jul 11, 2018 15:59:28 GMT 10
Thank you for the update Chris, and I’m so sorry for both you and your wife that this turned out to be such a devastating disease. It’s extremely difficult to have to part with a fur baby you have fallen in love with, particularly under such circumstances.
My best regards,
Tom
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Post by Damon on Dec 11, 2018 22:56:24 GMT 10
Hi , I have a 3.5 year old bitch. She broke her rear right hock whilst racing and had it pinned. However every now and then she will yelp really badly, especially when jumping and hold her left front leg up. I can press it, manoeuvre it, press the pads and no pain response whatsoever. After a few minutes, she walks and runs as normal and can jump without showing any sign of pain . Not been to the vet yet, but will do if it happens again. Any ideas though ?
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Post by Tom Meulman on Dec 12, 2018 4:23:16 GMT 10
Hi Damon,
Extremely difficult to say as with a front limb there can be a fair number of causes.
However because the pain while obviously severe when it bites only lasts a short time and doesn’t continue to trouble her it’s most likely a muscle spasm at the top of the shoulder blade in either the base of the neck or even some minor muscle damage at the very tip of the saddle muscles.
Next time it occurs immediately give some firm massage to the base of the neck/saddle area and see if there is a pain or discomfort response. If there is, a twice daily massage in that area followed by the application of a warming liniment for four of five days should see the problem lessen.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by ray on Jan 6, 2020 9:35:06 GMT 10
hi tom can you give a reason why a greyhound swings a back leg noticed while he was walking on machine thankyou
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 7, 2020 3:22:15 GMT 10
Hi Ray,
This is generally related to an injury and soreness in the muscles that lift the leg forward and upward.
The main area to check would be the Sartorius (pencil muscle) on leg that is moving out of alignment. In particular check for adhesions where it joins the thigh, and for thickening and swelling.
Unless you are racing and swabbing would be a problem, any injury in this area would be best treated with an anti inflammatory cream rubbed in twice daily until the muscle feels soft and can stretch comfortably without any discomfort.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by ray on Jan 8, 2020 9:12:57 GMT 10
thanks tom
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