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My dog has developed a severe limp

GoSmileLaughCryClap

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My 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

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 12:04pm

Yeah, we've had some experience with those issues. Best to wait to hear from the professionals after an exam. Front or hind leg?

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 12:38pm

Yes, wait until the exam. It can be so many things.

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 12:56pm

How old is doggie?

GoSmileLaughCryClap

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 02:28pm

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.

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 02:37pm

What breed?

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FindingNamo

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 02:44pm

Even 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.)

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 02:54pm

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.

PalJoey

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 05:44pm

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!

yr pal,
joey

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GoSmileLaughCryClap

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 05:53pm

Thanks Margaux! Corey feels better already.

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 06:21pm

And Margaux, I can assure you that Corey would fall for you in an instant.

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:02pm

my 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

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My 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.

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Updated On: 8/26/14 at 10:04 PM

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:15pm

since 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

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:49pm

That doesn't sound like a good idea. Though I admit to thinking about going dumpster diving when my bf threw out the tramadol.

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 10:58pm

findingnamo i wouldna have even thought twice about the dumpster diving. you're funny. bet you're a great happy hour bud

FindingNamo

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:00pm

Happy hours are illegal in the non-leafy non-suburb I live in. Frowny face.

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My 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

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My dog has developed a severe limp
Posted: 8/26/14 at 11:05pm

I'm a great tap room bud!

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PalJoey

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My 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...

yr pal,
joey

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My 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