Chloe'smum Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) Am hoping I can ask for some advice! Chloe (the pom) hurt her right back leg on Tuesday. or at least I think she did. She was running down the stairs at work and I didn't see anything happen because my back was turned, but she started yelping something terrible and holding her leg up when she reached the bottom. I gave her a cuddle and after a while she quietened down. She limped on it for maybe 30 seconds and then started her usual mad running around. Since then however, the limping has come back on and off - one moment she'll be tearing around, the next she'll be on three legs or hobbling along and flopping over. Nothing seems to be triggering it. It could happen in the middle of a calm walk, when she gets up..anything. I can't find a mark on her and she doesn't react to any of my poking and prodding of the leg. I'm worried I'll take her into the vet and she'll just look totally normal and I'll be wasting his time! The limping is only about 30 per cent of the time and completely unpredictable. Would be very grateful for any insight Edited May 22, 2006 by Chloe'smum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 She could have patella or cruciate ligament problems, if you don't get it checked out and it's something serious she may really damage herself. I would take her to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe'smum Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thank you so much...that was all I needed to here. I've made an appointment with her vet for tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe'smum Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thank you so much...that was all I needed to here. I've made an appointment with her vet for tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyking Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thank you so much...that was all I needed to here. I've made an appointment with her vet for tomorrow morning. You may be better off taking her to a "doggy chiropractor" for this sort of thing. All a Vet will do is give anti inflammatories and send you home without necessarily finding the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Panther Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 (edited) TO THE VET. My dog Stella had this problem, turned out that her cruciate ligament was 60% torn. Thank you so much...that was all I needed to here. I've made an appointment with her vet for tomorrow morning. And now that I've noticed you said this, good on 'ya. Let us know what happens. Edited May 20, 2006 by Pink Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe'smum Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi again! Well, the good news is I didn't wait any longer to take her to the vet. The bad news is she has luxating patella - which is what I have taunted myself with ever since deciding to get another pom. Ironically that's probably why I stuck my head in the sand when she started to show signs, but at least I had you guys to give me the kick into action I needed!! She is currently at the least severe grade, which can be medicated -- she is on previxox tablets to help with the inflammation and sylvet capsules in the longer term. The vet also referred us to a physio, who we are supposed to see once a week. I'll give her a call today to make an appointment. I haven't noticed any difference since Saturday when she started taking the medication which is disappointing...although I know I might be expecting too much. The vet said we'd know within a couple of weeks if it was going to be controllable or progress to a more severe condition. In the meantime I am doing everything possible to stop her jumping up, incl. watching tv from the floor so she doesn't put her front legs up on the couch. She's the most acrobatic little thing you've ever come across so no easy task! Thank you again for your advice - I did really just need that reassurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm so glad you took her to the vet and have a definite diagnosis even though it's not the one you really wanted. You can prevent her doing more damage now you are aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyking Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) Curlyking I would suggest that if that's the way your vet treats a limping problem I would change vets ASAP. What an amazing assumption you have made cavNrott! From what was a simple suggestion of what MAY be a worthwhile action you have jumped to the conclusion about how my Vet treats my dog. Just another instance of the judgemental attitudes of some people on these forums. Edited May 22, 2006 by curlyking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi Chloe's Mum, Sorry to hear of the diagnosis, was hoping it was just a strain or something, but at least you know how to best treat her and keep her comfortable now. I fully understand how hard it is to keep a dog quiet and sympathise with you. My girl is recovering from cruciate ligament surgery, and for an 8yo dog who has leg problems it's a constant battle 24/7 to keep her as quiet as possible!!! The more you try the harder they seem to want to play!!! Just now I have been wopped in the head with a squeaky toy that she insists on tossing around (thankfully not chasing) Good luck with your girl and hoping the treatment goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 hi buddy, sorry to hear this, give the previcox a few days to work, you should see an improvement in say three or four days while she is on it. Its good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe'smum Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Thank you for the support. Kelly_Louise, keeping them quiet is definitely the hardest!! Although I'm sure it will be worth it in a long run. She misses her runs on the beach and being forced to be still just makes her want to go harder. At the moment I'm opting for diversion techniques with a nice, big new bone. Haven't heard a peep for half an hour. And the previcox seems to be doing wonders...she hasn't limped once since yesterday afternoon, and at one stage it was every few minutes. Her vet has been an angel (if anyone is looking for someone on the Gold Coast, this is the guy!) taking the time to call me and check things are ok, then sit on the phone for 20 minutes with neverending patience while I hit him with all the conspiracy theories I've managed to dig up based on my research on the condition (Hey, I'm a journo, it's in my nature!). Fingers crossed Chloe's improvement isn't just that the symptoms are being masked by the previcox...he said that will stay in her system until Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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