My dog has developed a severe limp
My dog has developed a severe limp
#1My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:58am
<------------------- So he started to favor his left leg yesterday, and this morning was getting wobbly. Anyone have experience with pup problems with hips/legs?
Vet tomorrow.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#2My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 12:04pmYeah, we've had some experience with those issues. Best to wait to hear from the professionals after an exam. Front or hind leg?
#2My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 12:38pmYes, wait until the exam. It can be so many things.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#4My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 2:28pm
He's seven. The rear right leg is the problem. One interesting thing is that he loves to run, and he still did this morning. When he slows down to a trot he sort of skips, and as he slows down to a walk, his right leg is very weak.
I'm just keeping his activity to a minimum now, and will find out more tomorrow.
#5My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 2:37pmWhat breed?
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#6My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 2:44pmEven though they still behave like puppies, seven is middle aged for a lot of breeds. Keep him low activity today and let us know what the vet says. I find myself going down a rabbit hole of concern bordering on depression when something goes wrong with our dog (who is not now nor has ever been named Oscar nor do I personally know any dogs named Oscar, abscessory.)
#7My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 2:54pm
He's a Westie. I changed my avatar to a pic of him, but it hasn't hit the board yet, though it's on my profile page. I didn't know there was a lag time between changing your pic and having it go live.
Hence the arrow pointing at my mug instead of my dog. Check back to see when he finally pops up. He's a real beaut!
The dog walker just called and said that he was limping a little but in good spirits. She limited his walk and sat with him at the house for a while.
I'm not freaking out until after we've seen the vet.
#8My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 5:44pm
The picture is up and he's adorable!
Margaux is very concerned.
She says she hopes he's better soon--and she wants to know what his name is!
#9My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 5:53pmThanks Margaux! Corey feels better already.
#10My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 6:21pmAnd Margaux, I can assure you that Corey would fall for you in an instant.
#11My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:02pmmy 12 yr old labby is recovering from a severe case of tendonitis and arthritis in her actual paw. The arthritis in her paw is what threw me. Two vet visits missed it, X-rays finally found it. Two months later, she's alright. It was a combo of Rimadyl (not Metacam!), muscle relaxer Tramadol, and some thick wrapping and cushioned booties that healed her!
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#12My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:04pm
My dog started Metacam today for her sympathy limp. And her name's not Oscar. And she's not a boy, Headcase.
#13My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:15pmsince we're sharing, i've been squirreling away the tramadol. Didn't want pup to get hooked, and i figured i'd save them for emergencies when i'm dead out of my benzos you know
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#14My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:49pmThat doesn't sound like a good idea. Though I admit to thinking about going dumpster diving when my bf threw out the tramadol.
#15My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:58pmfindingnamo i wouldna have even thought twice about the dumpster diving. you're funny. bet you're a great happy hour bud
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#16My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:00pmHappy hours are illegal in the non-leafy non-suburb I live in. Frowny face.
#17My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:05pm
ugh i knew that, duh. it's been too long since i was in ny!
I bet you're a great cocktail hr/pre theatre/nightcap/last call bud
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#18My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:05pmI'm a great tap room bud!
#19My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:48pm
In Mexico, you can get Tramadol at any pharmacy without a prescription.
At Cancun Airport, they even had it at the pharmacy at the duty free, just steps away fro,m the tequila.
Just saying. If you happen to be goin' down Mexico way...
#20My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/27/14 at 12:07am
in Thailand you can get XANAX!!!!! XANAX everywhere!!!
I don't love the tramadol. it's lame. but for emergencies when the entire medicine cabinet is empty and i'm looking for stuff to mix with said tequila, i guess it's better than nothing..
Updated On: 8/27/14 at 12:07 AM
AllisonBWW
Team BWW Joined: 12/5/11
#21My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/27/14 at 12:17amPJ - you better hope the NSA doesn't frequent this board or next time you cross the border you may be "randomly selected for additional screening..."
#22My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/27/14 at 12:22am
Thanks all. Now the dog's fine and I'm limping. But we're both chill.
G'night.
#23My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/27/14 at 12:27amJonny Lee Miller under the possible alias of 'Revolutionary' better watch out for them narcs then!!!
#24My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 9/17/14 at 11:04am
So Corey just got a clean bill of health. It was a dislocated kneecap in the rear leg. It pulled some tendons. A combination of meds and some physical therapy did the trick. His whole demeanor has changed. He looks like his picture again. Thanks for the advice.
I just have to figure out a way to keep him from tearing around after squirrels and deer when we're in Bucks County.
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