Any Advice Please

[*Lesley*]

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Spry is fine in herself, although a little quiet,but not off her food, certain times when she moves she cries (just one cry)trouble is I cannot tell where she is hurting but I have checked every inch of her body, ears, eyes, pads no cuts, no swelling, moved her joints put light pressure evrywhere and nothing and she didn't cry once, it seems like it's the front part of her somewhere, the thing is she is teething quite badly could her mouth hurt when she moves? could she have a bruise from bumping into the girls or something else, i just don't know what it can be i thought someone may have some advice before i rush off to the vets like an over anxious mum :thumbsup:

thanx Lesley :thumbsup:

 

[pamalkie]

Sorry Lesley don't have any advice but hope Spry is feeling better soon. Sending a great BIG :huggles: Hope it's only her teeth thats bothering her :thumbsup:

 

[LasVegasNo1]

Lesley hope this puts your mind at rest a bit... when Alfie was young there were a couple of days when we would touch him and he would squeak - seemingly in pain? We checked him over like yourself top to tail and could find nothing :unsure: It was worrying at the time, it passed obviously but we never did find out the cause?

Edited to say he didn't squeak every time we touched him, just say once or twice a day

 

[*Lesley*]

I have come to the conlusion that it may be her neck, because when she was sat with me I was feeling her again and her neck seemed sensitive then she stretched her neck up for a yawn fine but when she was putting it back down she yelped and bent her head to one side, do you think maybe she's pulled a muscle or something and could the vet do anything about that, I hate for her to be in pain when I can't stop it

Thanks so far everyone :thumbsup:

 

[ILoveKettleChips]

This maybe sounds a bit weird but often dogs with anal gland problems will yelp suddenly and inexplicably ... has she had a runny bum in the last few days? If this keeps up the vet might be a help - even if they can't localise the pain either, sometimes symptomatic relief settles this sort of vague problem down. I've seen a few dogs do things like this which resolve with short-term pain relief, and we never found out what the problem was.

 

[*Lesley*]

This maybe sounds a bit weird but often dogs with anal gland problems will yelp suddenly and inexplicably ... has she had a runny bum in the last few days?  If this keeps up the vet might be a help - even if they can't localise the pain either, sometimes symptomatic relief settles this sort of vague problem down.  I've seen a few dogs do things like this which resolve with short-term pain relief, and we never found out what the problem was.

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Toilet same as normal ILKC, it started last night and she had been running round alot during the day it wasn't as noticle at first because she's been a little whiney with her teeth but this cry was different and all day I've been watching and feeling to try to find out where the pain is, is there anything I can do to relieve the pain tonight, although she's a little quiet she's still running about and jumping up when she wants to :unsure:

Also would I be able to tell if her anal glands were swollen or anything :blink:

 

[Janimal]

Awww poor Spry - little love. :wub: o Hope shes feeling better soon.

Let us know how you get on Lesley if its a trip to the vets - maybe shes pulled a muscle in her neck.. my old boy Chip had a trip to the vets when he pulled his - but he was a lot older than Spry, but its easily done.

[SIZE=21pt]Good Luck [/SIZE] :luck: and Get Well soon girl. :thumbsup:

 

[JAX]

Pups , who would have them 8) Hope she soon feels better :luck:

 

[ILoveKettleChips]

Also would I be able to tell if her anal glands were swollen or anything

If it is anal gland trouble then it would have nothing to do with her neck ......Spry would be dragging her bum along the floor trying to express them :x ......If the pain is coming from he neck then it could be whiplash which is easily done when bumping into things, so a physio or Greyhound vet would be a better in this case ......

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Not all dogs drag their bum - anal gland impaction can cause referred pain which will cause dogs to lick their paws excessively, gnaw their flanks, scratch their bellies and jump or yelp for no apparent reason and generally act strangely. Although I am not saying this is the case with Spry (nobody could say unless they have had a chance to clinically examine her), it's a definite possibility.

Lesley, it's not easy to see if they are swollen from the outside but adding some plain bran to her next few meals may help relieve the discomfort if the glands are the cause.

The other thing I'd wonder about from what you've said would be whether she likes to chew on sticks and things ... often dogs with stick injuries will have pain on extending the neck to yawn. )

 

[Seraphina]

Also would I be able to tell if her anal glands were swollen or anything

If it is anal gland trouble then it would have nothing to do with her neck ......Spry would be dragging her bum along the floor trying to express them :x ......If the pain is coming from he neck then it could be whiplash which is easily done when bumping into things, so a physio or Greyhound vet would be a better in this case ......

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Not all dogs drag their bum - anal gland impaction can cause referred pain which will cause dogs to lick their paws excessively, gnaw their flanks, scratch their bellies and jump or yelp for no apparent reason and generally act strangely. Although I am not saying this is the case with Spry (nobody could say unless they have had a chance to clinically examine her), it's a definite possibility.

Lesley, it's not easy to see if they are swollen from the outside but adding some plain bran to her next few meals may help relieve the discomfort if the glands are the cause.

The other thing I'd wonder about from what you've said would be whether she likes to chew on sticks and things ... often dogs with stick injuries will have pain on extending the neck to yawn. )

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I never had dogs with anal glands problem, but my daughter's chihuahua Lily chews her paws and flanks, at times looking more like a hairless than long haired. Will have her glands checked out immediately. Thanks!

As far as Spry goes; you need to first eliminita the symtoms likely to be cased by teething. Then concentrate on what is left. See what exactly is she doing when she yelps. If she pulled a muscle it is not a good idea to let her run around madly, especially the sudden whippet tyrns may make it worse.

Hope it will get better soon:luck: :luck: :luck:

Lida

 

[Janimal]

Hows Spry this morning ?? :unsure: :luck:

 

[~Helen~]

Hows Spry this morning ?? :unsure:   :luck:

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I was just going to add a post asking that too How is she, Lesley??

 

[Kirawan]

I have come to the conlusion that it may be her neck, because when she was sat with me I was feeling her again and her neck seemed sensitive then she stretched her neck up for a yawn fine but when she was putting it back down she yelped and bent her head to one side, do you think maybe she's pulled a muscle or something and could the vet do anything about that, I hate for her to be in pain when I can't stop it

It certainly sounds very feasible that it should be her neck/jaw region. Most likely from some over enthusiastic game. Often if they have sore muscles around that area, you will notice them continually 'trying' to yawn, and then changing their minds !!

If it were me, I would probably give her some arnica (which helps bruising) and can do no harm.

You can get them from Boots, and you wouldl typically give 1 or 2 pillules every two hours for 6 doses, and then 3 times a day (instructions on the container). If you do try that route, remember that homeopathic potions should be given on an empty tummy (no food or water at least half an hour either way). One other "rule" - do not touch the pillule - just put it in the container/top and eject it into her mouth.

What she really needs to do is rest...... but of course it is difficult telling that to a youngster!.

If in serious doubt, or if it gets worse - you really ought to contact your veterinary surgeon....

Good luck.

 

[chelynnah]

How is she today Lesley?

WEndy

 

[*Lesley*]

Sorry I didn't reply earlier been partying with 5 seven year olds (w00t)

She seems much better today everyone thanx, very odd little wimper but nothing like yesterday she is much perkier today too, I think she must have just knocked herself on her neck, and I think the fact that she was quiet and resting yesterday has done her the power of good.

I will still keep my eye on it and if it seems to worsen again I'll take her to the vets for a look.

Thanks for all the advice everyone, she had me really worried, it's awful when they are hurting isn't it I thought as my son is getting a bit older i would be over the over anxious parent stage now I've transferred it to the whips :lol:

 

[»Tina«]

I'm glad Spry is feeling better Lesley BIG :huggles: to her!!

 

[pamalkie]

So glad Spry is feeling better :wub: :huggles:

 

[whippetmad]

glad spry is feeling alot better :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :huggles: :huggles: