Lja1302 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've noticed lately that when Ollie (my 14wk BC) starts to run that his back legs run a little sideways i guess. That doesnt really explain it very well. We've taken him to the vets a few times (getting immunised etc) and she seems to think he's fine. I'm not sure if its because hes just excited and his back legs are running faster than his front ones lol or if there is something wrong with him We bought him from a backyard breeder so his parents weren't hip scored- i dont know if this is why ive even noticed it and im over reacting a little or not. If anyone has any input that would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 there is not much you can do but keep him lean, feed him appropriate food and dont push the exercise. Puppies are great at being uncoordinated though If you're worried in a few months time you can speak to the vet and get PennHip x-rays done if it is starting to get in the way of his movement or causing pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Maybe do a demo for the vet so they understand what you are trying to describe? Or getting him checked out by someone who specialises in sport/movement such as canine chiro or physio. Its always best to get something checked further if you have doubts, overreaction is better than no action and having to deal with a problem once it has progressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Maybe do a demo for the vet so they understand what you are trying to describe? Or getting him checked out by someone who specialises in sport/movement such as canine chiro or physio.Its always best to get something checked further if you have doubts, overreaction is better than no action and having to deal with a problem once it has progressed. Yup. You could also take some video of it happening & load it on Youtube so experienced BC breeders here can take a look and tell you if it looks abnormal to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Find a good dog physio and get their opinion. Our one here is always spot on, picking good or bad hips by feeling them. they should also be able to tell you if he is carrying an injury that could cause him to move strangely. Border puppies are very good at injuring themselves but not showing any obvious pain. Hopefully it is not HD, as severe HD is very uncommon in registered BCs but sadly all too common in unregistered ones. There was a young man here on DOL last year getting advice on treatment following two hip replacements on his young unregistered BC. I have never heard of registered one having hips bad enough to need that sort of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've noticed lately that when Ollie (my 14wk BC) starts to run that his back legs run a little sideways i guess. That doesnt really explain it very well. We've taken him to the vets a few times (getting immunised etc) and she seems to think he's fine. I'm not sure if its because hes just excited and his back legs are running faster than his front ones lol or if there is something wrong with him We bought him from a backyard breeder so his parents weren't hip scored- i dont know if this is why ive even noticed it and im over reacting a little or not. If anyone has any input that would be great. Thanks Is he crabbing? Is his body slanted towards the diagonal? I'd not be panicking about a 14 week old pup. I would be taking him to see a decent canine chiropractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 A 14 week old puppy can be all over the place with movement. However, if you're concerned, find a vet that is good with movement and experienced with hips. I had a young pup that had 'funny' rear movement, very hard to explain but I wasn't happy with what I was seeing for a dog I hoped to dog dog sports with. My local vet couldn't see what I was even talking about, although we did x-ray him at 4-5 months old to ease my own concerns. I then took him to another vet who is very good with movement and does lots of x-raying for hips, she's also gone on to become a chiro. She saw straight away what I was talking about. We never did work out why though and as a 'veteran' who has had a very extensive agility career it's never affected him further.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janba Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I wouldn't panic uneccessarily until you have had a good dog chiropractor or your vet have a look at him. You could also video his movement and post it so experienced BC people can see what you mean. Pups movement can be all over the place as they grow and you can get a BC who is an unco-ordinated clutz - I have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lja1302 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks so much everyone. Im going to give him a month or two and see how he goes. He doesn't do it all the time so i just going to keep watching him. Yeah, we're thinking of getting a second BC in two years (provided we're ready for one) and we'll definitely go through a registered breeder next time. It will just give us that piece of mind i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks so much everyone. Im going to give him a month or two and see how he goes. He doesn't do it all the time so i just going to keep watching him. Yeah, we're thinking of getting a second BC in two years (provided we're ready for one) and we'll definitely go through a registered breeder next time. It will just give us that piece of mind i think. I would still try and find a chiro now, in case it is an injury. If it is and you leave it for a couple of months, it could cause more damage in the mean time. Always a good idea with Border puppies to have regular chiro checks as they grow because they are so good at injuring themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottifan Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I would still try and find a chiro now, in case it is an injury. If it is and you leave it for a couple of months, it could cause more damage in the mean time. Always a good idea with Border puppies to have regular chiro checks as they grow because they are so good at injuring themselves. There's a great "mobile animal chiropractor" in Qld - might not be a breed problem but the mum may have just stepped on the pups in the litter as the symptoms being displayed sound like those associated with having a pinched nerve (slipping over, being dropped, being stepped on...can cause this) and once pinched nerves are released with chiropractic adjustments movement will return to normal. With pinched nerves nothing else will release them apart from chiropractic adjustments....well not that I've had success with with my dog! I would always get any new dog that I have come into my life adjusted by my mobile animal chiropractor from 3 months of age to ensure they grow properly and dont adust the way they walk to avoid pain and end up with muscle wastage....best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lja1302 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 There's a great "mobile animal chiropractor" in Qld - might not be a breed problem but the mum may have just stepped on the pups in the litter as the symptoms being displayed sound like those associated with having a pinched nerve (slipping over, being dropped, being stepped on...can cause this) and once pinched nerves are released with chiropractic adjustments movement will return to normal. With pinched nerves nothing else will release them apart from chiropractic adjustments....well not that I've had success with with my dog! I would always get any new dog that I have come into my life adjusted by my mobile animal chiropractor from 3 months of age to ensure they grow properly and dont adust the way they walk to avoid pain and end up with muscle wastage....best of luck! Thanks so much, I'll look into him for Ollie. I'll feel better being safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 i agree with what has been said he is probabaly going bum high at this age so might just be crabbing a bit due to bad conformation and growing... but as mentioned i would get a good chiro as well and get them to have a look and give an opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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