Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009
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My 3 yr old female started limping slightly Tues. eve after working her, I thought she might have pulled something. We have been taking it easy since then but still limps especially when she first gets up after a rest or when she comes out of her crate. I am taking her to the Vet this am but was looking for some insight from the forum. Thanks.
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
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Give her a week off from heavy activity, maybe some massage of the area to stimulate blood flow, and only short slow walks. If she pulled something she's going to be sore for at least a week, if not two.
Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009
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Thanks Samantha, just got back from our Vet and he said could be a soft tissue injury or a possible acl minor tear. He said 2 weeks no running jumping and only walk to the yard for potty breaks. If it is not better in 2 weeks he wants to do an X-ray to see if in fact the acl is torn. She is VERY active so they will have to sedate her for the x rays. We also talked about TPLO surgery if the Acl is torn. I need to do some research on this procedure. It is going to be a tough 2 weeks.
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Radar most likely pulled a muscle and it didn't go away for almost 2 weeks. The poor thing was crawling out of his skin from boredom, but in the end he was right as ran. ACL tears are my worst nightmare until I get health insurance on him.
Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009
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I am hoping it is only a soft tissue injury, I guess I just wait out the next 2 weeks. The Vet gave me rimadyl which I have heard good and bad things about. He also said we could sedate her mildly since she is so active. Has any body used rimady for inflammation or "ace" as the call it to calm them down? I hate to have her doped up for 2 weeks but on the other hand I do hope it heals without surgery. Thanks Elizabeth I hope Keiko heals up just fine. Samantha Radar is a Mal if I remember correctly, that must have been quite challenging keeping him quiet for 2 weeks. No meds, just rest?
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We did no meds, just rest. It was a huge challenge to keep him quiet, and the high pitched whining coming from his crate nearly drove the house crazy, but lots of brain games helped us cope!
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Just a warning about "ace" - be careful with the dosage not to give too much, it can drop blood pressure very low which is not a good thing. It also makes them walk like their drunk so be careful going out to potty. Some dogs have behavioral reactions to sedatives, and it "could" make a non-aggressive dog , aggressive.
I would stay on the low dosage end if you absolutely have to give meds, if you really don't then I would bypass it if at all possible.
Frank Magnetico Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2009
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Thanks Ben, I have noticed the drunk like symptoms as well as some minor behavior issues, nothing to bad. I am keeping her on leash potty breaks and the minimum dosage. Thanks for your information. As Sammantha stated in her post the whining does get going pretty good at times.
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Hi Frank,
I work for a vet and have 3 gsd myself. We like to use Tramdol for pain if possible. It's cheaper and has less side effects, no
bloodwork is needed.
I hear Acl surgery is expensive and you should use a specialist. It's doesn't always work that good.
My girl had the particle torn acl and it healed up good with no
activity for 2 weeks and I changed her training program. Almost no
jumping except for Akc obedience trial training once or twice a week.
Here is a link to a leg brace company if you need it someday http://www.handicappedpets.com
p.s. we sit outside with the dog on leash in down stay with rewards. It's good training. good luck.
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