Carley&Rico

I'll be more thorough.... He had started limping about 5 months, after a visit to the vet (a locum as mine was away) she gave him anti-inflamms, said to take it easy and he'll come right. After a couple of weeks, and no improvement i took him to a guy in Pallara who specialises in spinal rx for canines this guy was brillant (although Rico didn't think so..) and soooooo much cheaper, his limp was gone in a few days. I rested him for 2-3 weeks and back out on the streets we went.. He started limping again about 2-3 weeks ago, again, gradually getting worse. I decided to have xrays because i thought it may be something a wee bit more sinister and i wanted to fund my vets next holiday... It was a physio (for humans) who suggested the nerve impingement, however it was just a guess-timate. i'm inclined to agree as Rico's usually up to something and his paws where they shouldn't be I'm told there is only 1 or 2 phyiso for canines in brissy?? It wasn't the vet who suggested pedigree. And i whole heartidly agree that canned food is crap... Good for laxitives hey..hmm i'll remember that one.. I have him booked in again at Pallara but this guy is pretty popular and we can't get in for a while, so i thought i would just ask you guys... Rico & Carley

I am desperate for some advise.... Just taken my boy Rico to the vets for xrays. They've come back showing muscle wastage (quite bad) in his front leg. The advise and Rx from the vet was complete rest (no walks or exercise!) for 6 months and a weekly injection to promote healing. I've asked around for advise on products or a specific diet to help him out but have come up trumps... The no exercise is tricky as prior to this he's walked everyday (and loves it!) and he has a sister whom he play fights with all day..... He is only 18months old, full of beans and loads of character... and charm... I'm told more than likely this started from a nerve impingemnet, that gradually weakend the muscle. I was told today that pedigree can food was good, why they could not say, i've never given them can food before and to be honest i really don't want to start. If anyone has any ideas or advise i would really appreciate it. Thanks...