Three legged Dixie [Archive]

Dixieland Dancer

10-23-2002, 10:08 AM

Dixie can only walk on three legs. :( She was limping yesterday so I called the vet and took her in for an xray. There was significant swelling and I thought it might of been broken. Turns out it is just one very nasty sprain. She should be better in about a week or two per the vet. In the mean time she will be hobbling around.

Dusty is having a hard time getting use to this too since he lost his wrestling partner. He will have to find another way to amuse himself! :eek: That could mean trouble. :rolleyes:

trisha0503

10-23-2002, 10:21 AM

Poor Dixie :( :( I hope she feels better soon .. Guess, Dusty needs to just hang around 'til his 'wrestling partner' gets better ... Glad to hear from you again Candy ;) We miss you a lot :)

GIve my {HUG} and slobbery kisses from Missy to Dixie and Dusty!! :)

DoggiesAreTheBest

10-23-2002, 10:37 AM

So sorry to hear about Dixie sprained leg. I hope she is back to her oldself in no time!

Good to hear from you, Candy!

Sudilar

10-23-2002, 11:42 AM

Get well quick, Dixie!! Dusty behave!!!! :D:D

Logan

10-23-2002, 12:24 PM

Awwwwwwwwww, I so sorry she has a sprain!!!!! Take good care of her, and give her lots of love and massages from her SC friends!!! :)0

Logan

Cookiebaker

10-23-2002, 01:52 PM

Aww poor Dixie, that sounds painful! I hope she feels better soon, before Dusty goes crazy. :p

K9karen

10-23-2002, 02:04 PM

Poor Dixie-Cup!! Boo-Boo leg!! :( :( Geez, Candy, I sure don't envy you trying to 2 happy, lively wrestling partners apart!! I'm a really good "the bigger the better" puppy wrestler,,,,,,,,,,, ;) :D

Presley

10-23-2002, 02:11 PM

Oh Candy! Huge hugs and kisses for You, Dixie, and Dusty!! I hope she will be better really soon. I hope the little guy doesn't get into too much trouble while mom is layed up for a bit!!

I am glad to see you posting Candy.. I sure have missed you :D

Hugs and kisses from Presley and I

Dixieland Dancer

10-23-2002, 03:10 PM

I just came home and found Dixie's paw twice the size it was this morning when I left for work. I called the vet again and they want to see her back at 5:45 Eastern time. I think there must be something embedded in her foot and it looks like now it may be infected. I have used a magnifying glass and can't see anything. Please say a pray that the vet can see what is going on this time. It breaks my heart to have her hurting. Thanks. ;)

Cinder & Smoke

10-23-2002, 03:51 PM

Candy ~

If the Vet can't find a wound or penetration anywhere on the paw ~ Suggest considering a broken part...

Shadow ( :( RB) *BROKE* her rear, outside TOE one night - stubbed it on something. She hobbled around and whined like she'd damaged her back or hip. Vet looked and prodded all the major structures and said "I bet she injured just that paw; my guess is a broken toe. Let's take a picture."

Sure enough - One Well Broken Toe.
Wrapped her paw and ankle joint and off she hobbled... for about two or three weeks.

She played the injury to the hilt - until the tiny sized (at the time) Boots Kat started to take advantage of the situation. :rolleyes:
Boots was thoroughly enjoying pestering Shadow ~
Until Shadow had had enough one night - Boots had almost forgotten how fast he needed to run to stay out in front :eek:.

Hope the Vet Visit gets to the bottom of the problem!

Cookiebaker

10-23-2002, 03:53 PM

I really hope they can figure out what's wrong!! We'll be thinking about you!!! Poor Dixie...I think she deserves an extra cookie.

Cincy'sMom

10-23-2002, 04:02 PM

Feel better soon Dixie!!! We'll be praying for you!!!

Presley

10-23-2002, 04:10 PM

Oh sweetie i know what you must be going through.. It breaks my heart to hear she isn't doing any better.. She is in my thoughts and i will be praying for her....
please keep us up to date Candy.

tatsxxx11

10-23-2002, 04:48 PM

Oh, poor Dixie!! We're so sorry to hear you not feeling any better. Candace, we hope that the vet can find the cause of her swelling and pain.:( Star and Cody send all their love with hopes that you're back on all 4's very soon! I'm sure Dusty's looking forward to that too! Love and prayers and healing hugs to you sweet Dixie girl.

KYS

10-23-2002, 04:54 PM

Poor Dixie, I hope the Vet finds out the problem.
Sending many good thoughts Dixie'w way.

ownerof3dogs

10-23-2002, 07:46 PM

Ahh poor Dixie. I hope your leg heals really fast and you feel better real soon!!

lizbud

10-23-2002, 08:13 PM

Oh, poor Dixie. I sure hope you find out whats caused
this & get to feeling better soon. Will keep Sweet Dixie
in my thoughts & prayers. Please let us know how she's
doing after more treatment. Hugs & get well kisses.:)

jackiesdaisy1935

10-23-2002, 08:21 PM

I'm so sorry Dixie is not getting better, Dixie, you can bet there will be plenty of prayers, fingers, toes and paws crossed that the Vet finds what the problem is and will be able to cure her pronto.
In the meantime please give Dixie some hugs and kisses from this gang and to Dusty too for being so patient waiting for his wrestling partner.
Jackie

Dixieland Dancer

10-23-2002, 08:27 PM

The vet verified no broken bones. She has a major infection in her right front inside toe but it doesn't look like anything is lodged in it. There is a puss bubble that finally appeared and the vet was able to burst it. There was immediate relief but the inflamation is significant. She is running a slight fever so she is also on antibiotics.

The worst part of the ordeal for Dixie now is the Elizabethan Collar she has to wear so she won't lick the infected area. I will keep everyone updated. Thanks for prayers.

Karen

10-23-2002, 08:38 PM

Remember, Dixie-girl, that Elizabeth was a queen with red-gold hair, so wearing that collar means people should treat you like royalty!

(Hope your paw heals up quick! No fun for anybody when you guys can't wrassle!)

Crikit

10-23-2002, 09:30 PM

Oh Candy I'm sorry to hear about Dixie. I'm sure she'll get better what with you looking after her and all, and having Dusty bugging her to get better might help. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

shais_mom

10-24-2002, 12:49 AM

poor Dixie, I hope she feels better soon! Poor Dusty!! If Keegan lived closer I would ship her to you!!! They would have a BALL!

wolf_Q

10-24-2002, 01:46 AM

Oh I'm sorry to hear about Dixie!! That sound so painful! I wonder what could have caused it! There has to be *some* reason her paw was suddenly infected! Maybe she has something very tiny stuck in her paw? Reggie, Smokey, and Nebo send get-well wishes to Dixie.....and Nebo says he HATED the elizabethan collar too....and hopes Dixie doesn't have to wear it for *too* long!

AdoreMyDogs

10-24-2002, 06:52 AM

Oh poor Dixie girl :( I am so sorry that she is feeling bad, but hope those antibiotics knock it out of her quick. Graham was swimming last summer and there must have been a chunk of wood with a nail sticking out of it, because he cried and came back to shore, where the bottom of his GOOD FOOT had a nail sized hole in it, and he was in pain and it was bleeding.

I went home and immediately flushed it out, clipped the hair well around it, and soaked it, but it was not enough. His foot and leg got so swollen and he ended up having a puss pocket, also. They prescribed antibiotics and foot soaks in novalsen several times per day. He eventually got better, but it was frustrating for him.

I do hope that the lovely Dixie recovers as quickly as possible, and she is feeling better from her pain :(

It's great to hear from you again, Candy. I miss you! Hugs to Dixie and to Dusty.

anna_66

10-24-2002, 07:13 AM

I'm glad to hear there were no broken bones, I bet that was a relief! But sorry to hear she has to wear that big ol' collar:( Poor Girl! Hope your foot gets back to normal in no time flat!!!
Take care & give her big {{{Hugs}}} from all of us here!
Anna, Angus, Roxey & Huney

K9karen

10-24-2002, 08:31 AM

Aww...:( Poor sweet girl! I wish I could kiss your boo-boo and make it better! I'll bet you look beautiful in anything you wear! Listen to mom and take your meds and you'll be better in no time! Cody and I love you guys.{hugs} to Candy!

tatsxxx11

10-24-2002, 02:50 PM

Oh, baby Dixie girl!!:( That sounds like quite a boo boo!!:( Gratefully, nothing broken!! But I'm sure you're not liking being a cone head!;) Mind your Mommy now, take your medicine and try not to lick!! You've been such a brave girl! We're all looking forward to you returning to perfect health very soon! Love and hugs to you Dixie from Sandra, Cody and Star!!

jackiesdaisy1935

10-25-2002, 09:53 AM

Dixie, I'm wondering how Dixie is doing? How is her foot? Is it healing and getting better? All these questions, lol She gets lots of hugs from all of us and of course sweet Dusty too.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

Dixieland Dancer

10-25-2002, 12:30 PM

The antibiotics are kicking in and the swelling has gone down some. Now we can see where something actually punctured her skin between the first and second inside toes of her right foot. Still don't know what but the mystery over what is wrong is finally answered.

She still is not applying any weight to the foot and absolutely hates being a cone head. She looks at me with those sad brown eyes and it's all I can do not to throw that thing in the garbage. I know it's for her best interest though so she has to wear it all the time except when she eats and goes out to potty. She won't do either of these things with it on. I guess she feels it is not dignified! LOL

We are taking Dusty to the dog park after work to play with a couple of his littermates. That should help wear him out a little tonight and tomorrow he has a play date with 4 other Goldens from the Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club so I'm sure he will have fun tomorrow too! He has so much energy. I didn't realize how much until his momma got hurt. She must always be playing with him while I am at work when she's healthy! ;)

Thanks again for your support and prayers! I miss posting as much as I did.

jackiesdaisy1935

10-30-2002, 04:11 PM

Dixie, it sounds like she is doing better, I know what you mean about that megaphone thing on her, Daisy hated that and would bump into everything with it, she did put the thing over her food bowl and eat, but was not a happy camper. LOL I hope by now Dixie is all better and walking on that paw.
Jackie

tatsxxx11

10-30-2002, 06:05 PM

So glad to learn you're on the mend, sweet Dixie! Boy, aren't those cones ANNOYING!!!:D Take is easy, beautiful care and get well soon! Dusty, hang in there!!;)

Logan

10-30-2002, 07:47 PM

Maybe you'll see this, Candy?? And give us an update on that sweet girl. I hope her lampshade is off her head and she is feeling better now.

Logan :)

Dixieland Dancer

11-01-2002, 12:51 PM

I sent this email to the prayer pawtrol yesterday.

Dixie's paw swelled really bad a little over a week ago and the vet was unsure what is going on to cause all the swelling. They have done x-rays and checked for punctures but there does not seem to be any explanation for the swelling. She is in pain because she has been whimpering when you touch it. She is very strong and didn't even whimper in child birth so I know it has to be really hurting her.

The swelling went down for a couple days and we thought the antibiotics had kicked in and whatever was going on was gone. Unfortunately yesterday the swelling came back and she is in even more pain that before. Another trip to the vet and we still don't know what is going on. She is now on two different kinds of antibiotics The vet said that if the swelling doesn't go down and stay down they may end up having to amputate her toe. It seems kind of extreme and I will take her to Ohio State Veterinary Hospital before doing that. Ohio State is like Tuft's on the east coast.

Please keep her in your prayers.

Candy

ChrisH

11-01-2002, 01:17 PM

Poor Dixie :( I am so sorry to hear she is hurting so much and the swelling has come back.

I am sure that the vet has already thought of this but what came in my mind is that a grass seed had got in there, especially as it begins between the toes. From what I have read, and seen once on tv, they can go really deep and sometimes can be very difficult to detect but it does show very similar effects to Dixie`s.

I hope the two antibiotics do the trick and she begins to get better very soon.

Keeping her in my prayers.

Hugs from Chris and doggy kisses from Bob

anna_66

11-01-2002, 02:12 PM

We're all praying for ya Dixie, don't want that toe to be amputated:eek:
Get better fast girl!!!

trisha0503

11-01-2002, 02:42 PM

This breaks my heart.... :( We'll be praying for Dixie... I was hoping she was already ok, based on the previous e-mail.... I'm so sorry to hear that she's in pain again.... I know that our furkids have a high tolerance of pain... They don't complain even when they are hurting.... But if they moan, or they cry, they must really be in extreme pain :( :(

We'll be thinking and praying for Dixie, and also for you Candy... We know how difficult is this for you, to see her in pain....

God bless...

Dixieland Dancer

11-04-2002, 01:44 PM

I have made an appointment to have Dixie's toe examined for cancer. I posed a question out on a medical dog website and a couple hits came back for the exact same symptoms and it turned out to be cancer related. If the diagnosis is made before the cancer has a chance to mastasize it is usually 100% curable. If the diagnosis is delayed then the prognosis is not so fortunate. I don't want to wait any longer so the appointment is made. I will let everyone know what the outcome is. The appointment is not until this Friday.

Pam

11-04-2002, 05:11 PM

Candy I know how anxious you are feeling about Friday. We are all hoping that Dixie's problem is something much less serious and will be waiting to see what you find out. As I mentioned to you in an e-mail, my Whitney had cancer of the toe and it was amputated. It didn't hinder her one bit in her activities and after a while we stopped noticing how funny her sweet little foot looked. You are wise to check everything out right away. Hugs to you and Dixie while you wait.

trisha0503

11-04-2002, 05:23 PM

We'll be praying for our precious Dixie...:( :(

KYS

11-04-2002, 07:34 PM

Poor Dixie, I hope she will be ok.
We will all be praying for her.

Cincy'sMom

11-04-2002, 08:08 PM

We'll keep praying for poor Dixie, that whatever the case, her poor foot can be treated easily.

My sister-in-law's Bichon just had a toe amputated for a non-cancerous tumor this summer. Little Gabby has recovered wonderfully and doesn't miss the toe at all.

Sudilar

11-04-2002, 08:46 PM

I will be praying for Dixie. I hope all goes well on Friday.

Cookiebaker

11-04-2002, 08:49 PM

Oh I really am hoping & praying that your Dixie will be OK. Please try and not worry until you find out anything definite (I know that's easier said than done!) Sending warm thoughts your way...

DoggiesAreTheBest

11-05-2002, 07:06 AM

Dixie has been on my mind. I hope the appointment goes well. Please update us as soon as you get a chance!

anna_66

11-05-2002, 07:17 AM

Hope all goes well with the vet visit & no cancer. Please do keep us updated. We're still praying for sweet Dixie.

ChrisH

11-05-2002, 02:58 PM

Praying for Dixie.

K9karen

11-05-2002, 03:38 PM

Aw, Geez....Hope DixieDoll's problem isn't C. You all must going nuts waiting for Friday! Digits and paws crossed here with lots of prayers. I totally understand, Candy, Cody NEVER whines, so when he does, I know something hurts. Thinking of you and sending comforting hugs

Sudilar

11-05-2002, 05:10 PM

Still thinking of Dixie.

Dixieland Dancer

11-07-2002, 04:23 AM

The swelling is much improved today but I am still taking her in for a biopsy. I just want to be sure! Thanks for your prayers and I will update you all tomorrow on how it goes. I'm sure I won't have results until next week though.

DoggiesAreTheBest

11-07-2002, 06:41 AM

Candy, thanks for the update. I am glad to learn that the swelling has gone down. I hope that the biopsy reults are good. You and your golden girl are in my thoughts!

lbaker

11-07-2002, 07:16 AM

I just now saw this thread and I'm almost glad I didn't see it before, now I only have to worry for one more day (well, until results come in of course). Would soaking her paw in warm water ease the discomfort at all I wonder:confused: Poor Dusty must be so confused. Best of luck to you all Candy. Sorry this is the reason we are hearing from you....miss you.
Laurie

tatsxxx11

11-07-2002, 09:12 AM

That's great news Candy!:) We're holding onto cautious optimism until we hear the biopsy results. Hugs to you sweet Dusty and we hope all goes well tomorrow at the white coats! Prayers continue!!

Dixieland Dancer

11-07-2002, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by lbaker
Would soaking her paw in warm water ease the discomfort at all I wonder

Yes Laurie, we have been soaking her foot on the average of two to three times a day and it does bring relief. Dusty and Dixie have been starting to play again but we are cautious to have her go easy until we get vet approval for rugged play.

Thanks again everyone for your concerns and prayers.

manda99

11-07-2002, 11:58 AM

I just now read this thread...
Poor Dixie girl! Hope everything turns out for the best and Dixie, Dusty and you will be in my thoughts.

Take care.

jackiesdaisy1935

11-08-2002, 09:08 AM

I'm so glad to hear that Dixie is doing better and I hope all goes well at the white coats, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Dixie still gets prayers and hugs and to Dusty too, I'm so glad it looks good now.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

Sudilar

11-08-2002, 09:17 AM

Good luck, today, Dixie!! Praying for ya!! (and Mom, too).

gini

11-08-2002, 10:14 AM

Prayers are on the way for Dixie. I am sure you will be on pins and needles until the biopsy results are in. Today is Friday.........
please stay safe yourself!

tatsxxx11

11-08-2002, 11:36 AM

Thinking of you sweet, Dixie. Hope all goes well at the vets' today. Love and hugs to you from Sandra, Star and Cody:)

trisha0503

11-08-2002, 03:57 PM

We'll also be praying for Dixie... Hugs and kisses from Missy and me :)

Logan

11-09-2002, 11:03 PM

Candy,
Hope you can give us a Dixie update soon. We sure are hoping that she is continuing to improve.
Logan

Dixieland Dancer

11-09-2002, 11:14 PM

Our visit to the white coats is over but we are still waiting for the results. I will update you when we get the results. The vet is hoping they come in by Tuesday.

Albea

11-10-2002, 11:13 AM

Candy:
I haven't posted for a long time because I'm extremely busy with my volunteer work for Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, but I've checked on Dixie's progress every time I had a chance. I hope the news from the vet are good and the sweet girl is on her way to a complete recovery. You are all in my thoughts. Big hug to Dixie and Dusty from Carina and me.

Pam

11-10-2002, 11:31 AM

Just checking in to say I hope all is well and the diagnosis is not cancer. We will wait for Tuesday and keep Dixie in our prayers.

Sudilar

11-10-2002, 03:18 PM

Waiting for the results is the hardest part. Good luck and thinking of you!!

tatsxxx11

11-10-2002, 04:24 PM

We'll be hoping and praying for a happy update. Love to you Candy. I know how worried you must be. Sandra

Rachel

11-10-2002, 05:30 PM

Just wanted to say that I am thinking of Dixie and hoping that there is some resolution to her problem. Gee, waiting until Tuesday sure takes a long time, doesn't it?

Logan

11-11-2002, 08:05 AM

Still praying for Dixie, Candy. Keep us posted as you can.

Logan

trisha0503

11-11-2002, 08:21 AM

We hope Dixie feels a lot better now . :( Wer'e praying for her...

jackiesdaisy1935

11-11-2002, 09:10 AM

Looking forward to good news tomorrow about Dixie, have been thinking about her and saying a few prayers too. Hope all goes well.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

DoggiesAreTheBest

11-11-2002, 10:28 AM

Just wanted to let you know you are on my mind. Please update us as soon as you find something out!

anna_66

11-11-2002, 03:52 PM

Can't wait to hear the results of the test tomorrow. Hope they come out good.
Anna

tatsxxx11

11-11-2002, 07:20 PM

Sending you love and our heartfelt prayers and wishes for a good report tomorrow! Love, Star, Cody and Sandra

Dixieland Dancer

11-13-2002, 09:42 AM

Thanks everyone for your prayers! They worked because the test came back benign. NO CANCER!!!! My mind is at ease again. The swelling was due to some foriegn object getting in there and since we can't see it, it will just need to work it's way out. Swelling is almost gone.

Thank you Lord for answered prayer and thank you friends for your support! :D

Albea

11-13-2002, 09:50 AM

That's great news Candy!!!
I hope sweet Dixie will continue to recuperate very quickly now that you know what the problem is.
Hugs and kisses to the Golden mom and her handsome boy.

trisha0503

11-13-2002, 09:57 AM

Yipppeee!!! Glad to hear the good news Candy!!! Another answered prayer ! :)

Cinder & Smoke

11-13-2002, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Dixieland Dancer
...The swelling was due to some foriegn object getting in there and since we can't see it, it will just need to work it's way out.

Oh Happie Daze!! :D

Just a thought~
Has anyone considered using UltraSound to explore Dixie's foot and pads?

If the object is wooden or a thorn - it won't show up on a normal X-ray. Ultrasound might detect where it is...

Plug "splinter" and "Ultrasound" into a search engine ( www.google.com ) and start reading. One I found was:

Article from Israel... (http://212.199.79.240/imaj/ar01jun-4.pdf)

Another ended with:

CONCLUSION: UltraSound can be used effectively to locate wooden foreign bodies as small as 2.5 mm in length. Given that many foreign bodies are radiographically undetectable, the accuracy and availability of UltraSound make it an excellent modality for evaluation of radiolucent foreign bodies."

manda99

11-13-2002, 10:43 AM

Yay! So glad to hear this... :)

hope that nasty little foreign object gets outta there soon.

Dixieland Dancer

11-13-2002, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the information about ultra sound Phred! Our vet hasn't suggested it and I never gave it a thought but it does sound worth persuing. Excellent idea!

Karen

11-13-2002, 11:45 AM

Yay, Dixie! What a relief! She'll be dancing again on all four paws in no time! :) :) :)

lizbud

11-13-2002, 11:52 AM

GREAT NEWS !!!!

I just now saw that the results came back on Dixie's
paw. You must be so relieved. That's wonderful news.
I agree about maybe using the ultrasound method to
possibly locate the object, whatever it turns out to be.
It's good to know the swelling's down & she feels better.