Red Swollen Leg

[Jillb]

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Hi all, I noticed Merlins leg (inner hind leg) was a bit red yesterday but today it is really bad. It is deep red, bruised looking, and, looks and feels hard and swollen - the 'bruise' is spreading and the whole area feels hot to the touch but especially around the swollen part. I thought he may of been stung by a bee but I can't see a sting mark. He is not limping and his behaviour and appetite are normal. Does anyway have any idea's?

Thank you

 

[bertha]

Cold compress?

 

[Debbie b]

it sounds to me like he has torn his gracilus muscle, probably only slightly but it does bruise quite bad, i recommend as bertha say cold compress and arnica gel and if you have a greyhound muscle man locally go and visit him, if it is what i say it is then no off the lead, just lead work as you don't want to damage it further after a few days the swelling will go and you might be able to feel the muscle knotted, slight lump that feels stringy hope this has helped

 

[jayp]

Hi, unexplained bruising should always be checked by a vet, some bleeding disorders show in this way, a small knock will cause massive bruising, Im not suggesting for one minute it is anything sinister but just that you see a vet before any other treatment jan

 

[Jillb]

it sounds to me like he has torn his gracilus muscle, probably only slightly but it does bruise quite bad, i recommend as bertha say cold compress and arnica gel and if you have a greyhound muscle man locally go and visit him, if it is what i say it is then no off the lead, just lead work as you don't want to damage it further after a few days the swelling will go and you might be able to feel the muscle knotted, slight lump that feels stringy hope this has helped

Hi Debbie, I think you may well be right, i've googled this injury and seen some pic's & this could well be what Merlin has. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get on the internet since I first posted this message so i've been carrying on his normal walks as he hasn't been limping or appearing to be in pain and i'd convinced myself it was a bee sting, I will now make sure he has lead walks only.

The bruising has now gone and the swelling has reduced although I can still feel a hard ridge around the top of his inner leg. Do you think he should see a vet at this stage or do you think resting/arnica will be enough?

 

[Debbie b]

it sounds to me like he has torn his gracilus muscle, probably only slightly but it does bruise quite bad, i recommend as bertha say cold compress and arnica gel and if you have a greyhound muscle man locally go and visit him, if it is what i say it is then no off the lead, just lead work as you don't want to damage it further after a few days the swelling will go and you might be able to feel the muscle knotted, slight lump that feels stringy hope this has helped

Hi Debbie, I think you may well be right, i've googled this injury and seen some pic's & this could well be what Merlin has. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get on the internet since I first posted this message so i've been carrying on his normal walks as he hasn't been limping or appearing to be in pain and i'd convinced myself it was a bee sting, I will now make sure he has lead walks only.

The bruising has now gone and the swelling has reduced although I can still feel a hard ridge around the top of his inner leg. Do you think he should see a vet at this stage or do you think resting/arnica will be enough?

Depending on how big the ridge is, some vets can sew the tear but that means going under an anesethic, me personally i would continue resting and arnica, do this for several weeks giving it time to heal properly as muscle tears take time to heal, have you got a greyhound muscleman near you, most trainers use them if you have take him along

glad i could help, i hope he has a speedy recovery

 

[Jillb]

Depending on how big the ridge is, some vets can sew the tear but that means going under an anesethic, me personally i would continue resting and arnica, do this for several weeks giving it time to heal properly as muscle tears take time to heal, have you got a greyhound muscleman near you, most trainers use them if you have take him along

glad i could help, i hope he has a speedy recovery

Well the racing kennels are nearby complete with greyhound vet so I would imagine there must be a greyhound muscleman there (although i've not heard of this before), I will see if I can make enquiries. Thanks again.