Pete.the.dog Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Morning all, On monday morning took pete for our 20 minute jog/run, he's taller than a golden retriever so it's really just a trot for him, when i got home i noticed he was limping, it seems to be a front leg and when he goes into a sit he's only using his front right leg, but this may be because i.ve been teaching him to shake with his left and he's anticipating Anywaya it's not a severe limp, and I went over the whole leg and paw and found nothing, when we used to go to the dog park and he would run like mad he used to get small limps and the vet didn't think it was too serious, so I just rested him yesterday i.e. Didn't go for our morning trot, but when I got home from work he was so excited he did super quick zoomies in the backyard until i managed to stop him, he's still limping but it obviously seems not to be bothering him. Do you think I should continue to rest or go on our trot, or visit the vet? Part of me thinks no point in a vet visit as he's done this before and doesn't seem serious, but on the other hand we weren't working that hard when it started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I would either rest him or swim him. A limp is a symptom of pain and dogs, being predators, are hard wired to push through it. Either give him exercise that doesn't stress the leg (eg. swimming) or give him a couple of days rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.the.dog Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Ok thanks pf, just wanted a second opinion, wasn't sure if it was crueler to give him no exercise or not (don't have access to a pool and he hates water - won't even step in his clam shell unless he gets something out of it) we'll just do lots of training before i go to work to tire his mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Any reccuring limp should be investigated further. I'd rest him and swim his as Poodlefan suggested. I would also be having him checked over by a chiro. ETA: just read you have no access to a pool. I would certainly be looking into what is causing this, before returning to any weight bearing exercise. He's obviously in pain, it could be something as simple as a pinched nerve or it could be the beginnings of something much worse. Edited December 8, 2009 by SBT123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.the.dog Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 He hasn't limped since we stopped going to the dog park when there were other dogs around, which was probably 3 or 4 months ago, so i'm still not sure it's linked, it wasn't the same leg (sorry probably should have mentioned that - brain is still sleeping). I think i'll rest him another day, more if he needs, but it seems to be a bit better this morning, and if it happens again will definately take to vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) There is an excellent chiro/vet who I take my two to - Matthew Condon - Chiropet. Well worth the drive - he is at Albert Park which is about 30-40 minutes from my place but he is very good. ETA. http://www.chiropet.com.au/contact.html Edited December 8, 2009 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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