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kimclarke
Wolfhound
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18 February 2010 : 8:26:13 PM
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| Poor Harry. He starts to feel better then makes it worse by overdoing it. He doesn't understand about healing, bless him. I have no idea how you can calm him down and keep him occupied at the same time. If it was Pippa, I would retire to bed with her as she loves to snuggle in my bed. If you are with him, it may be enough to keep him rested. Best of luck and hope he is soon feeling better xxx |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 18 February 2010 : 10:05:26 PM
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Spoke too soon
Harry went out into the garden this afternoon followed by an almighty bout of yelping and shaking which took 45 minutes of lap cuddling to go away. Have started him on the remedies but also took him to our vets and didn't see superheromanvet who is still on holiday but my least favourite vet.
She confirmed he has a heart murmur and to look out for coughing and shortness of breath.
basically Harry has one of three things:
1) a muscle based injury
2) nerve based injury
3) slight pain made worse by his reaction to it which is like a panic attack which is more a behavioural thing.
I came home with 2 lots of meds - pain killers and diazapam as a calmer down thing. I am trying the diazapam tonight - if it works - give him as and when. If it doesn't work then we try the pain killers
He exhibits a complete tolerance of pain at the vets which makes him difficult to diagnose. because of this my least favourite vet is convinced its behavioural. I am convinced he has an injury but his reaction to it increases rather than decreases the pain. He seems to be genuinely fearful of it. Which could be that he suffered a lot of pain in his previous home or could be because he can't do his favourite thing in times of stress and run away.
My least favourite vet also wants me to see the practice's behaviourist. My least favourite vet can **** right off.
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Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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Nutty
Wolfhound
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Posted - 18 February 2010 : 11:04:21 PM
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 Perhaps you can go and see the good vet when he returns from holiday as it doesn't sound as though you are any nearer to solving the problem. |
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Edited by - Nutty on 18 February 2010 11:04:48 PM |
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chris
Wolfhound
4335 Posts |
Posted - 19 February 2010 : 09:53:59 AM
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| I'm so sorry he's still not right Tash, I can imagine how worried you are. I do know that soft tissue injuries - muscle and ligament damage - can take a long time to heal. I guess vet checked his spine already. Healing vibes coming Harry's way, hugs for you both. |
Chris, Bess & Millie |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 19 February 2010 : 12:34:46 PM
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| yep spine has been checked. He has quite a settled night after a whole diazepam (half didn't do anything). However he is still whimpering a little when moving. I am going to manage him over the weekend with painkillers, diazepam to keep him calm and the homoeopathic remedies which includes arnica) and if he is not better on Monday then it will be x-ray time. |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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kimclarke
Wolfhound
United Kingdom
2871 Posts |
Posted - 20 February 2010 : 08:02:10 AM
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| Poor Harry. Go with your instincts; it certainly sounds like he has damaged something but the difficult thing is what. Agree with chris. Soft tissue injuries are not healed over night and Harry doesn't understand about not overdoing it. If it feels ok he will carry on as if nothing is wrong and eventually strain himself more. Ghe same would go for a trapped nerve actually and could explain the extended crying and shaking until it starts to release. I hope the painkillers and diazepam help . Hugs to Harry |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 20 February 2010 : 6:23:10 PM
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| Harry has had 2 good nights in a row and is much more himself today. his vocals have changed from 'muuuum its killing me' to 'mum i want a walk, mum I want some food, mum I want a snuggle'. He has moved without incident for 24 hours. Although the diazepam has made him a little dopey so he has stumbled a couple of times but he hasn't let this bother him. he is up on the sofa with me right now and when I went to put the washing away he came upstairs with me. So I am looking forward to a night in my bed but I will get him upstairs before I give him the diazepam to avoid any incidents on the stairs. |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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AlisonQ
Saluki
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
Posted - 20 February 2010 : 11:27:44 PM
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So pleased to read Harry is feeling a little better. Sending lots of healing vibes and hope you soon get to the bottom of what is causing his pain.
Alison and Burnley xx |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 21 February 2010 : 11:32:06 AM
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| we both slept upstairs last night. I decided against giving him the diazepam in case he decided to come downstairs in the night. he seems a little subdued this morning so I will see how he goes |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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kimclarke
Wolfhound
United Kingdom
2871 Posts |
Posted - 23 February 2010 : 5:51:11 PM
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Much better news, Tash. Keep it up Harry  |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 24 February 2010 : 5:30:35 PM
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| Harry seems to be fully recovered but has not yet had an off lead run. We shall try that Friday |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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Nutty
Wolfhound
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chris
Wolfhound
4335 Posts |
Posted - 01 March 2010 : 09:38:28 AM
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Originally posted by Nutty
same here; hope all went ok, Tash? |
Chris, Bess & Millie |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 01 March 2010 : 5:36:07 PM
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yes sorry for not updating - it was my birthday weekend!
Harry has had several off lead runs and whilst a little cautious which I think is no bad thing he seems to have fully recovered. Although on the way home from our first run Duke was sick and Harry tripped over his own foot and limped home but that seems to be a one off! |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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Nutty
Wolfhound
2450 Posts |
Posted - 01 March 2010 : 7:13:23 PM
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Happy Birthday Tash. Another Pisces  Sounds much better news on the Harry front. Long may it continue. |
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chris
Wolfhound
4335 Posts |
Posted - 04 March 2010 : 09:05:29 AM
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| glad he's almost better. And belated happy birthday |
Chris, Bess & Millie |
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PrincessofDarkness
GreytOne
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 March 2010 : 3:19:20 PM
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omg, Tash - I am so sorry I didnt post your birthday on here I popped on to do it, somebody phoned me up, then had to dash out - every intention of doing it later and forgot
Hope you had a lovely day and gots lots of lovely cards and gifts.
Sorry I forgot
Lynda x |
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Tash
GreytOne
United Kingdom
7039 Posts |
Posted - 05 March 2010 : 3:21:29 PM
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I had a great day and don't worry mate -we all have lives  |
Tash xx
Owned by Duke (11 year old, black, people lovin', ex racing greyhound) and Harry (10 year old, brindle, highly nervy, saluki cross)
~Click WHAM Show 26/09/10~
"Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so you apologise for the truth" Disraeli
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body" C.S. Lewis
"If you condone greyhound racing then you condone cruelty to greyhounds" Tash
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matty
Wolfhound
United Kingdom
2105 Posts |
Posted - 07 March 2010 : 09:41:27 AM
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| Happy belated Birthday Tash sending hugs for Harry. |
Anne,ste,Butch ,Faith.(Gem and Tiny in our hearts) |
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kimclarke
Wolfhound
United Kingdom
2871 Posts |
Posted - 08 March 2010 : 5:53:33 PM
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| Anothr happy belated birthday from me. Hope it was a good one xx |
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Harry is injured and something I am not sure of
