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Lameness

  • poorly dog

    Posted on 2008/05/09 by User

    can betamox injection la and dexafort injection 3mg/mi be given together to a 18month old westie.

    View answers (1) by   Jo
    Rating: 8

  • treatment for 15-year-old dog with brain tumor

    Posted on 2008/05/13 by User

    I have a 15-year-old Wheaten Terrier with all the symptoms of a tumor in the cerebellum according to the neurologist at the vet school here -- intention tremor, right head tilt, lack of use of back legs, fecal incontinence, crying and panting at night. On the plus side, he has a very good appetite. The vet did not recommend an MRI because he said the dog was too old for surgery or radiation treatment which would require a general anesthetic. We are palliatively treating him with acupuncture and Chinese herbs (from the vet school). My question is: Are we giving up too easily? Should we be more aggresive with the treatment? Are 15-year-old dogs too old to be treated? ...

    View answers (1) by   Torunn
    Rating: 8

  • Ibuprofen for pain to dog?

    Posted on 2008/06/30 by User

    Can I give my lab mix an ibuprofen tablet. when we went to bed last night he was fine, this morning he doesn't want to seem to walk. He ran really hard this weekend playing and chasing a tennis ball. Could it be really sore muscles? My daughter just called and she said he is walking but shaking while he is walking.

    View answers (1) by   Alison
    Rating: 8

  • lameness

    Posted on 2008/09/01 by teresa

    Pepper jumped off of our bed about about a week ago.He sounded like he landed a little hard. He was okay the first couple of days except he wouldnt jump on the bed or anything. Then he suddenly stopped walking. He would only drag himself aroun. We carried him to the vet. They did spinal hip and skull xrays, Everything came back normal. They also did bloodwork which was normal. They really have no explanation for what is wrong. They sent him home on prednisone. They said he may walk in a few days or it could be weeks. They just dont know, He does'nt seem to be in any pain and he is very alert. He also eats really well. I have noticed since he has been home he...

    View answers (1) by Master Advisor Matthew
    Rating: 8

  • rear leg lameness

    Posted on 2008/09/11 by Mark

    Our 11 y/o aus shep? mix is displaying signs of rear leg lameness. Difficulty getting up from lying down and getting onto the couch were what we noticed first. She has developed a limp and drag when walking which seems to be worse on the left side with occasional tremors in her leg when standing. She’s not as high strung all the time like she used to be, but her personality has not changed. And we have seen absolutely no signs of pain. She will still chase the squirrels in the back yard and won’t yelp if she falls because she can’t run well anymore. Occasional incontinence (not urinary) and walking with an uncomfortable squat while defecating are also new. We have...

    View answers (1) by Master Advisor Matthew
    Rating: 8

  • right side paralysis

    Posted on 2008/09/12 by User

    My dog is an adult germanshepard/lab mix she seems to have a problem moving her legs on her left side and can't get up

    View answers (1) by Master Advisor Matthew
    Rating: 8

  • injury?

    Posted on 2008/10/30 by User

    dog won't walk on rear leg. Didn't notice anything unusual when I took her on our morning walk, but when I got home from work, she is hopping around on three legs, with the "injured" leg curled up. I have a vet appointment tomorrow, and she doesn't cry when I touch her leg. Any ideas?

    View answers (1) by   Derek McCoy
    Rating: 8

  • Dog limping

    Posted on 2009/03/25 by User

    Took dog for walk on saturday - started running then yelped . since then has limped. No obvious sign of any damage to leg or paw - can bend and straighten leg but does not want to bear weight on it. Is nearly 10 years old has had no previuous symptoms.

    View answers (2) by   Deborah Butcher
    Rating: 8

  • Rabbit bitten on leg

    Posted on 2007/12/20 by kennith

    6 yr old rabbit bitten in leg. No idea what animal bit the rabbit. I assume rabies is possible. I have small children. Is the best thing to do is put the rabbit down?

    View answers (1) by Experienced Advisor Brian Spar
    Rating: 7

  • lock-jaw like condition in older cat

    Posted on 2008/02/13 by Elizabeth

    Hi. I am concerned about one of my cats, Sunny. We are unsure of his age, but he was a full-grown cat when he wandered into our lives 5 1/2 years ago. At that time, the vet thought him to be 3-5, and he was already neutered, but obviously had lived on the street for some time. He's had various health problems over the years, but the most recent began New Year's Day (No, no parties here.). At first we would see the following behavior maybe a couple of times a week--but now it's many times, daily. He either wakes up and does this, or yawns and does this, or just suddenly does this: He opens his mouth part way and sort of trembles, like cats do when they...

    View answers (1) by Master Advisor Matthew
    Rating: 7