What happens if a greyhound has a pulled muscle?
We all know the pain and inconvenience of a ‘pulled’ muscle, or that spot just between the shoulder blades that can feel knotted and tight after a day sat at a desk. Just like in humans, greyhounds can develop a range of muscular issues that left untreated can cause long term issues that affect quality of life.
Are there any health issues with retired greyhounds?
Toenail and pad issues are extremely common in racing Greyhounds. Retired racer Greyhounds should also be given a complete tick disease panel, because many retired racers have had infections at some point, or may even currently be infected.
What kind of pain does a greyhound have?
Wide Radiating Myofascial Pain – A large area of fascia or connective tissue is affected causing chronic or ongoing day to day pain; usually this will be unimproved with anti-inflammatory painkillers. Fascia is the riverbed of the body wrapping every muscle and organ individually, and allowing for slide and glide.
What kind of cancer does a greyhound have?
Cancer is another common ailment faced by the aging Greyhound, particularly bone cancer. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in Greyhounds and usually occurs in carpus (wrist), shoulder, or stifle (knee).
We all know the pain and inconvenience of a ‘pulled’ muscle, or that spot just between the shoulder blades that can feel knotted and tight after a day sat at a desk. Just like in humans, greyhounds can develop a range of muscular issues that left untreated can cause long term issues that affect quality of life.
Why does my Greyhound have pain in her back?
It took us a while to figure out where the pain was, couldn’t tell if it was in the back leg, front leg, back… After a couple of vet visits and being treated with anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and pain killers the current theory is this: she has some sort of spine problem.
What are the health concerns in retired racing greyhounds?
Her theory is that the above mentioned drugs and/or exposure to viruses, can trigger the autoimmune disease process. Dr. Dodds keeps 150 retired racing greyhounds at her facility (after a year of being blood donors, they are adopted out) and thus has ample opportunity to evaluate their blood characteristics.
Where does Sam the Greyhound get his pain from?
For Sam, if his back is bothering him, he shakes as if he has water in his coat; if he “clamps down” on the shake quickly, then it’s time for meloxicam. P.S. Sam’s pain is in two areas of his spine. His worst pain is at the withers–right behind his shoulder blades.