SmoothieGirl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi all Well Bronte is home and up until this morning all was going pretty well. A few carries on about being felt alone and she gets car sick, but mostly doing really good. Then this morning she slipped on some tiles and seems to have hurt her left fore leg at about 7.15. She was initially reluctant to put any weight on it an was very upset and miserable. Now she puts weight on it but is limping. I'm hoping its a bit like hitting your funny bone and will improve quickly as it seems to have done so far, but I have got the number for Lort Smith in case I need to take her in later today. My concern is about leaving her tomorrow for a half day. If she's still sore should I break the planned routine and leave her in the bathroom with her crate as her bed, or should I leave her outside. She's very quickly picked up that outside is the 'toilet time' area and I don't want to confuse her by forcing her to go to the toilet in the bathroom. But of course, if she's still sore, I don't want her to try and negotiate to many obstacles, like the two steps on the deck outside. Any ideas? Any one with a magic wand to make her slip never happen? Shel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm hoping its a bit like hitting your funny bone and will improve quickly as it seems to have done Puppies can also get greenstick fractures REST her. Tiles and young pups is not a good combination, I'm afraid. Hopefully she hasn't any major injuries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Things are looking better. Her leg has improved again (probably just panicked stricken mother) and she has been outside, actually touched noses with the cat for the first time and spent five minutes out there by herself very quietly and happily. Think the cat distracted her from her leg and while still a little sore, she's doing better. Terrible day for 'outdoor' training though. Still if anyone thinks they know what she may have done, I'll like to hear from you. Oh, she gets the hiccups a lot, is that normal? I don't think my last dog ever got the hiccups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm hoping its a bit like hitting your funny bone and will improve quickly as it seems to have done Puppies can also get greenstick fractures REST her. Tiles and young pups is not a good combination, I'm afraid. Hopefully she hasn't any major injuries... Hi Persephone Thank you, I'm going to keep a close eye on her and have the emergency number handy just in case. Seems to be improving by leaps and bounds though, almost literally. I've got blankets and towels down over a good area and finally found the cable ties to set up a pen to block her off from the step. I would just hate myself if anything happened to scar her start in in life. Shel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm hoping its a bit like hitting your funny bone and will improve quickly as it seems to have done Puppies can also get greenstick fractures REST her. Tiles and young pups is not a good combination, I'm afraid. Hopefully she hasn't any major injuries... Hi Persephone Thank you, I'm going to keep a close eye on her and have the emergency number handy just in case. Seems to be improving by leaps and bounds though, almost literally. I've got blankets and towels down over a good area and finally found the cable ties to set up a pen to block her off from the step. I would just hate myself if anything happened to scar her start in in life. Shel Shel, So glad that Bronte is improving. Giggles used to get the hiccups a lot and I suspect it is the way he drank water. I sort of propped up his drinking bowl. Not sure if it was a puppy thing. My mum insisted that cold water made giggles get the hiccups so she wanted me to give Giggles slightly warm water instead. It's an asian thing. Older folks always believe that little bubs (puppies inculded) should not take cold water that "shocks" their tiny insides. So temp of food/drink has to be suited to their body temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi Shel72, Yay Brontes home You must be so happy. Mica used to get the hiccups a bit when she was little. I wouldnt be to concerned about it at this stage, maybe bring it up with your vet when she goes in for a checkup. But like Cashew said it could be the way she is drinking. I dont have any scientific evidence for this mind you, but my brothers puppy used to get the hiccups heaps after he had a drink. We had to limit the amount he drank each time as he would hoover it down and would sometimes make himself sick. I would keep an eye on Brontes leg, maybe call the vet and ask their advice. Is it possible to put some non slip matting over your tiles for a while? Unfortunately tiling isnt ideal for a young dog. Good luck with her... Where are the piccies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 HIccups are totally normal... enjoy them while they last! I miss puppy hiccups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I would rest her until her leg is better, keep her quiet and keep her off the tiles, silly, clumbsy, growing puppies and tiles dont mix, they are too slippery and you have already experienced how accidents can happen I would limit her access on the tiles area unless onlead or unless you do have some matting down so she doesnt slip She may have some swelling and hence it will be a little tender for her, Monash Vet Clinic is excellent with GSD's maybe make an appointment down there for a check up to make sure all is ok, then you can stop worrying Maybe ask the breeder for some advice too, they may be able to take a look at her and can watch her move to see how she is going But dont panic, puppies are silly and accidents happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi all Thanks for the advice, I currently have towels down on the floor all over the place. Not practical for her not to be on tiles, as my entire living area and hallway is tiled. Great news is that Bronte is fine. She came good after a couple of hours, no swelling at anytime and she insists on running round the backyard like a maniac and playbowing to my cat (who's just not interested in the whole 'dog' affair). Photos will be forthcoming, I was a bit busy playing and training yesterday. She also spent her first half day alone today and I came home to a contented puppy asleep in her kennel. Hopefully she didn't carry on for too long before she settled. I'll post the photos on the Gen Discussion forum. Shel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Strike that, - I'll post in the Photos pages, that makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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