Mum to Emma Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 My mum's old iggy slipped while trying to jump onto a couch yesterday. She fell backwards, yelped and for a couple of seconds held her left hind leg off the ground, trembling slightly. Soon afterwards, Maggie put the leg down and now walks mostly normally, albeit a bit wobby/uncertainly. She will still squat to pee and poo, but when sitting in the 'down' position, will have her rear left leg extended while the right is gathered underneath her. The most noticeable signs that she is still in pain are that (1) she now holds her tail bent slightly towards the left leg: (2) she won't jump up to greet you although the tail still wags. She tries to, but stops - it obviously hurts to do so. Does this sound like a leg or back injury? The way she holds the tail to one side is particularly odd. She already had a vet appointment scheduled in 10 days and plans to keep Maggie on metacam until then, since the pain is obviously not extreme and in past experience, that's most likely what the vet would suggest anyway - although obviously if things don't improve by the end of the week, will make the appointment earlier. But what does it sound like - leg or back injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sounds similar to what my old poodle did a few months ago, she misjudged the bed and fell backward on her back and tail, she was also holding her tail sideways and was very uncomfortable. We went to her Chiro and she ended up on anti imflamms and pain relief and he adjusted her lower back and around the tail base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Back injury and I wouldn't be waiting 10 days, I'd be taking her to a chiro asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I wouldn't wait either. Why take the risk of more damage not to mention pain that the dog may be experiencing. Dogs are stoic creatures and you may not think there is pain, but you may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The poor darling, she must really be hurting. I agree to visit a chiro ASAP and not wait. Hope Maggie starts to feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 2 words... vet, now... ...then chiro... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 2 words... vet, now... ...then chiro... T. X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 10 days??? No way . if there is something chipped/cracked etc ..the painkillers may mask it,and it could be worse than it appears .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I agree with all above, she needs to be seen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My understanding is that nerve damage if present in an injury becomes permanent within days if not fixed. NO WAY would I be waiting for a routine vet appointment, particularly when the dog is clearly signalling it is in pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to Emma Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. Well I went and visited tonight and Maggie tried to jump up and say hello but she immediately yelped and fell backwards. So I rang the vet and they squeezed her in. The vet said she had very sore muscles down either side of her lower spine. Essentially she had pulled the muscles in her back. She was given prilocaine injections in the area and 10 days worth of tramolol to take with the metacam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the feedback. Well I went and visited tonight and Maggie tried to jump up and say hello but she immediately yelped and fell backwards. So I rang the vet and they squeezed her in. The vet said she had very sore muscles down either side of her lower spine. Essentially she had pulled the muscles in her back. She was given prilocaine injections in the area and 10 days worth of tramolol to take with the metacam. I would still suggest a visit to a decent canine chiropractor. That's a lot of painkillers for sore muscles! Edited January 20, 2014 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to Emma Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. Well I went and visited tonight and Maggie tried to jump up and say hello but she immediately yelped and fell backwards. So I rang the vet and they squeezed her in. The vet said she had very sore muscles down either side of her lower spine. Essentially she had pulled the muscles in her back. She was given prilocaine injections in the area and 10 days worth of tramolol to take with the metacam. I would still suggest a visit to a decent canine chiropractor. That's a lot of painkillers for sore muscles! Well I guess you can only follow the advice you're given. I know I pulled a muscle in my neck once and the pain was the worst I have ever experienced. Literally needed someone to lift my head off the pillow as the pain in my neck was excruciating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I would still see a Chiro ASAP, if your dog has put anything out the muscles will continually be a problem. I was given Tramadol and Metacam for my old girl and the vet said the same thing just sore muscles if I hadn't taken her to her Chiro so quick no one would have diagnosed the underlying problem, vets are only gp's there is lots of things they don't have the knowledge or experience to treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to Emma Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 I would still see a Chiro ASAP, if your dog has put anything out the muscles will continually be a problem. I was given Tramadol and Metacam for my old girl and the vet said the same thing just sore muscles if I hadn't taken her to her Chiro so quick no one would have diagnosed the underlying problem, vets are only gp's there is lots of things they don't have the knowledge or experience to treat. Yes, I agree. I would hate to see Maggie lose her free movement which IMO has been much better than her age suggests. And I remember with my neck, once the pain receded the stiffness remained until after a few sessions with a physio. Can you suggest a good doggie chiropractor in the eastern suburbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Eastern suburbs of where? Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to Emma Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Eastern suburbs of where? Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.... Melbourne (sorry - was looking at Rascalmyshadow's location) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Eastern suburbs of where? Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.... Melbourne (sorry - was looking at Rascalmyshadow's location) Dogs in Motion is a physio in Melbourne http://www.dogsinmotion.com.au and they can help the same way your physio helped you, as well as giving you exercises with the aim to prevent future injuries, rather than just treating the ones she currently has with the chiro. Physio can also reduce pain which it sounds like Maggie could use!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Michelle at dogs in motion is fantastic and actually qualified ( many chirps and physios have nonspecific dog qualifications). A warning about the cost so you don't keel over.... I believe anninitial consult is about $180. You will get a long , thorough consult and a written up plan thougET: when I hurt my back my physio said it was better not to manilulate it until it calmed down a bit as even touching made me yelp. Edited January 21, 2014 by megan_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temperamentfirst Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Please take the dog to a chiro or physio - it will make a huge difference. am lucky as my vet often suggests the chiro for an injury:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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