~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hey all My dads Border Collie is quite unwell, his joints are stiff and sore and he isn't wanting to move or walk and when he does he will fall over, gums are fine, heart rate was ok, but temp was high...Hasn't gone off his food too much, just wont move and wont get up.... He has had a shot of cartophen (joints) and Noroclav (antiobioticss)..he has has a blood test waiting on the result... Not much can be done in the mean time, anyone experianced anything like this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 How old is the dog??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 12 weeks there abouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 it could be a viral infection that has attacked the joints. It is kinda like having arthritis but it goes away after a little while. Its a good idea to keep the joints warm and trying to massage them. This might relieve some of the soreness. Poor little bub hopefully you'll get some answers soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Has the pup been checked for paralysis tick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I cant see the Noraclav working ... its not a friggn Staphlacoccus or Eserichia infection. Also Cartrophen affects the immune system because its made for animals that have osteoarthritis - inhibiting the enzymes that destroy the cartilage. Go over the dog, check for bites, ticks etc. Also make sure that the pup is kept well hydrated for the moment, keep on the Vets back you need answers now. If the Cartrophen hasnt made any difference the pup could have infected joints (Viral, bacterial etC) Is there any swelling showing up anywhere, check over the whole dog for lumps and bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hi Guys thanks for the replies...I will ask Dad when I talk to him next (lives 5 hours north) He has been checked all over for a tick, and none to be found.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 There is a condition in growing dogs called Pastionitis (not sure of spelling), basically "growing pains". My friends GSD had it but at a later age, it was painful for the dog to move and it would cry out in pain. It might be worth asking the vet about this too. Hope pup is soon on the mend ;) . Regards, Corine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Wow thanks Corine....Will pass the info on As always, thanks for the great advice and kind words everyone ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have just been told that on Saturday the pup was in the bush camping with the family, and a bull ant attached itself to his lip, dad tried to pull it off and got most of it... The type of ant can't be 100% certain but it appeared to be a bull ant... Is there any poison in ants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolibah Coolies Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Does he have fire Ants up there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 I am really not to sure sorry...He lives in Grafton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjk05 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hypertrophic osteodystrophy? Would be worth mentioning to the vet... its not just large breeds (Weims etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 my first thought was growing pains too - but its not really a large breed - my breeder told me not to worry to much if they wake up stiff and sore as its probably just growing pains - but im sure the vet will know whats best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 The vet has no idea now....Blood tests came back and clear of poison, septic athritis SO many things, and its in his muscles not his joints apprantely....they have no idea whats going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Any updates? So did they only test for particular poisons in the bloods they did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I am not sure but so far nothing...They have no idea whats going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 So he hasn't improved or deteriorated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Myschafis~ Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 From what I have been told... He picked up in a little bit more alert, but he was in more pain, hasn't gone off food or water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Could your dad try a different vet? Maybe someone else might know whats going on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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