Swimmer puppy?

[rOcksher37]

Just wanted to ask what age do puppies become or can get swimmer puppy syndrome? 

[Boronia]

11 hours ago, rOcksher37 said:

Just wanted to ask what age do puppies become or can get swimmer puppy syndrome? 

have you read the topic in the Breeders forum? it may help

 

[Rebanne]

I've never had one but it shows up very early. Excellent information posted above or there is plenty of info if you goggle.

 

[rOcksher37]

thanks, 

 

yes we read the thread, thanks for posting. 

 

but no one really explained what the purpose of the sling do?

our girl just sleeps in the there and doesnt move, sometimes back legs come out backwards but the we tuck them back in.

so how does this help the puppy? if you dont mind us asking, 

 

also how does getting the puppy to sleep on her side help also

 

thanks

[Rebanne]

I believe it's to keep the weight off the rib cage, breast bone so it recovers it's normal shape.

[MabelSweetMabel]

I am contemplating adopting a 6 mo old Welsh Terrier who has hind leg swimmer puppy syndrome. The puppy had early intervention and the breeder said she is doing well but probably will never have a normal gait. I was wondering if anyone has a older dog, 10-12 years old who had swimmer puppy syndrome, any problems down the road I should be aware of? How are the legs as they age? Is there a need for continued physical therapy?

Any advise or information would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[asal]

On 07/09/2020 at 11:20 PM, rOcksher37 said:

thanks, 

 

yes we read the thread, thanks for posting. 

 

but no one really explained what the purpose of the sling do?

our girl just sleeps in the there and doesnt move, sometimes back legs come out backwards but the we tuck them back in.

so how does this help the puppy? if you dont mind us asking, 

 

also how does getting the puppy to sleep on her side help also

 

thanks

 

 

you have to make sure what bedding your puppy is on is easy to grip with the little paws. slippery and cannot get off chest. also keep laying the pup on its side. make sure its always sleeping on its side. time consuming but the benefits are speeds up the breastbone and ribs returning to normal, same for the pelvis and hips going back to correct angles again, the quicker you spot it the faster its back to normal.

usually the causes are slippery footing, a hollow or fold in the bedding puppy gets stuck on its chest and the fatter the puppy the quicker it develops. massage to both sides while on its side helps a lot too, their bones are only cartlidge at that stage remember

 

 

 

 

Edited August 11, 2022 by asal