ness Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Fingers crossed its not tendon/ligament damage MG - if it is I'd be crating him if you want any chance of it healing up and remaining healed. Kenz is still battling with hers nearly 12 months later and as soon as I ease up on her restrictions she is as lame as ever. If its only minor then the crating can give the ligament enough chance to "repair" themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Well if it's not tendon/ligament it something which could be far worse. Both my vets are against crating as they feel you need movement to heal ( no hooning off course all on lead walking etc). If its not tendons ligaments it could potentially be something like OCD which is far worse I think. Hoping it's just muscular.... Edited November 14, 2011 by Mason_Gibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Had a close call with Bon today Her back legs are paralysed and she can't walk or stand up Took her down to the vets to have her PTS, thinking there was nothing that can be done- vet said give it a week- abit of bone may have broken off and affected the blood flow of the spinal cord- since there is no pain or strength in back legs but she can still feel them if you pinch them. So staying home to nurse Bon some more, turning her every 2 hours so she doesnt get lung infection (a very hard task She is like a sack of potatoes and freaks everytime you move her she has no balance ) She is on vallium, tramel, previcox and endep tablets. Hopefully in a week we will see some improvement or I will be back down at the vets again next week So sorry to hear Boxagirl, but be positive, you have her at home and thats a good sign, sending lots of Xolo strength to you both xox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 MG fingers crossed it's nothing else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yeah I know mine was as well but we still did a month of it MG - I did read a heap in the process and agreed to that. I drew the line at 8 weeks though. Mostly because the problem with a shoulder is they are always placing it under strain. Agree though in the end to prevent the no hooning around at home crating was about the only way it could be managed. I could imagine a puppy given free range at home would still be active and prone to reinjury. I would have rather OCD of the shoulder - they can treat that and the prognosis for recovery is good. Fingers crossed for Gibbs though he is of the age were OCD is a likelihood. Kenz was past that age window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Fingers crossed nothing too serious for Gibbs MG What's OCD - I can only think of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but I'm sure that's not what you mean unless he is being very particular about things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Have a google CC it's basically a cartilage type disorder which affects the joints. Both vets feel its highly unlikely that's it's OCD so I'm not too too stressed. I guess from here I can either try a round of anti inflams which I haven't done as yet and then get my vet to X-ray, scared to use Perth specialists as they won't be cheap and an MRI is just out of my price range I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 A lot of people recommend Steve at Applecross, is he a specialist of any sort?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 MG I believe that Steve is a bit of a lab specialist, but he is generally just a very good diagnostic vet. He helped Faolmor with her lab at one point as he injured himself quite young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 MG I believe that Steve is a bit of a lab specialist, but he is generally just a very good diagnostic vet. He helped Faolmor with her lab at one point as he injured himself quite young. What sort of an injury?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Does anyone know what would happen to a dog picked up by the Ranger in Maddington? My great aunt has had a dog coming round to hers recently as it kept escaping from it's front yard. She looked after it for 3 weeks until the owners could be arsed to come and collect it, and even then it kept getting out and coming back to her. They offered to sell it to her, but it is a young (6-9mnt) boxer/bull breed type and far too much for my 85yr old aunt to handle. Anyway long story short, the ranger came and collected it from her house after it got loose again and she was so upset but she knows it was the right thing to do. The ranger didn't help by saying he may well end up being pts. He's not on the gosnells pound list, so if he hasn't been pts (which I suspect is what's happened) which dog home might he go to for re-homing? I'd just like to tell her that he has a chance of getting a nice home..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 MG I believe that Steve is a bit of a lab specialist, but he is generally just a very good diagnostic vet. He helped Faolmor with her lab at one point as he injured himself quite young. What sort of an injury?? He leapt off a wall and landed heavily on his right front. Turned his elbow cartilege into a serrated mess. The first vets we saw were all for operating blah blah. Metcalfe said it was ridiculous, as the serrated cartilege would be smoothed out over time - which it was. MG, could Gibbs have panoesteitis? Are you sure he's always limping on the same leg? Zep (our Lab) also had this. They grow out of it, but it can last throughout puppyhood and is common in large-breed puppies. It's basically irregular calcification of the long bones as they grow, causing pressure and pain (kind of like if you kick your shins on a table). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 MG I believe that Steve is a bit of a lab specialist, but he is generally just a very good diagnostic vet. He helped Faolmor with her lab at one point as he injured himself quite young. What sort of an injury?? He leapt off a wall and landed heavily on his right front. Turned his elbow cartilege into a serrated mess. The first vets we saw were all for operating blah blah. Metcalfe said it was ridiculous, as the serrated cartilege would be smoothed out over time - which it was. MG, could Gibbs have panoesteitis? Are you sure he's always limping on the same leg? Zep (our Lab) also had this. They grow out of it, but it can last throughout puppyhood and is common in large-breed puppies. It's basically irregular calcification of the long bones as they grow, causing pressure and pain (kind of like if you kick your shins on a table). No I'm afraid it's always the same leg that he limps on, I'm beginning to think maybe I should take him to Applecross but then I do trust my vet and should maybe let him do the X-rays, I'm just very confused ATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 FCE is what vet thinks Bondi has. After doing some reading up on it, and some positive feedback from fellow boxer people, I think I am going to try and stick it and and rehabilitate Bon- vet said give it a week, but some of the things I've read say you should wait 7-21 days to see improvement, and rehabilitation can take months. Going to look at getting her in to see a neurologist. It is hard work though, turning her is near impossible on my own- luckily today my stepmum has been home to help- but tomorrow I will struggle. Toileting isn't nice, when we pick her up she starts weeing, so we are doing that frequently to empty her out. She has done one poop, whilst she was laying down, she wasn;t impressed But there is hope, and while there is hope and she isn;t in pain (albeit uncomfortable, and high-dependance) I have to keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) FCE is what vet thinks Bondi has. After doing some reading up on it, and some positive feedback from fellow boxer people, I think I am going to try and stick it and and rehabilitate Bon- vet said give it a week, but some of the things I've read say you should wait 7-21 days to see improvement, and rehabilitation can take months. Going to look at getting her in to see a neurologist. It is hard work though, turning her is near impossible on my own- luckily today my stepmum has been home to help- but tomorrow I will struggle. Toileting isn't nice, when we pick her up she starts weeing, so we are doing that frequently to empty her out. She has done one poop, whilst she was laying down, she wasn;t impressed But there is hope, and while there is hope and she isn;t in pain (albeit uncomfortable, and high-dependance) I have to keep trying. good to hear Boxagirl, I am sure with all you are doing things will be on the up. So nice to hear a good story of strength and courage, rather than the usual! Crazy Cresties dogs that are picked up by the ranger legally have 72 hours if No ID, if ID or chip of sorts they have a minimum 7 days, some rescue groups pick the ones they think may be viable to rehome, give them a call they may have it but not listed, and, tell your great aunt to be careful, if you feed and care for a dog YOU are deemed to be in care and control of that dog and can be liable for anything the dog does ( Ie Dog Attack etc) This is also the case when looking after other peoples dogs ( unless contracts are signed, YES, the law can be an ass sometimes, I KNOW after working with the ASS and associated assholes over the years! Edited November 14, 2011 by Wazzat Xolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 boxagirl so sorry to hear about Bondi. Hoping for the best outcome. CC glad that Louis is feeling a bit better. MG that's no good about Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 BG - There ia a lot of posts and info regarding FCE on a Whippet forum I go on, I can find you some links if you would like. One girl had hers happen when pregnant and couldn't move any limbs. the babies are now around 12 to 16 weeks and while she has one front leg that is not really flash she is getting around quite well. She wobbles and has a funny gait but her progress is remarkable. There is a Kelpie on here that has had it and I also know of a GSP that has had it and is now recovered. The best of luck from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geepers Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Boxagirl, it is probably my GSP that Jo is referring to. She was struck with and FCE just shy of her 3rd birthday and when she was 80 points short of her Grand Champion title. For the first week we had to express her urine for her. We tried everything, accupunture, bowen, a dog whisperer everything. I think the thing that probably helped her most was swimming at the dog pool. She HAD to make her legs work (she did have a life jacket on for the first few sessions). We started this within the first week. She has recovered to the point where she gained her title. She is still stiff in the back legs and a bit clumsy and stands to wee. Her tail never came right but she now lives on a farm in Collie and is well enought to catch rabbits and roos. Don't give up, and start your rehab early as this is when they show most improvement. First 7 days then 2 weeks to a month and then tapers. Make her use her muscles or they will atrophy and it will be all that much harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hello yes it was I wasn't sure of exactly how well she had recovered though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Mason and I may be on the same diet soon I may have celiac disease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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