stevesel 18 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 My bitch,18mth cut her hind leg below the hock a few weeks ago,she was lame for some time. She seemed to get over it so ive taken her for a few runs on the lamp,each time she is a bit sore but ok the next day. Last night i went out for an hour and she had 3 or 4 runs,when i brought her home she seemed to be flat footed on the bad leg,her foot was flatter on the deck making the foot look longer than the other(if that makes sense) Could this be tendon damage and if so is it likely to heal or will it happen again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wren 8 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Sounds like tendon damage. Rest her well, seasons about over now anyway. Then lead work on roads for a while, slowly increasing to running. Unlikely toes will knuckle up again, but you can strenghthen the foot enough to continue working her. Had one years ago, flat front foot due to tendon damage and she continued to work. Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTheDog 153 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Sandy beaches are good for helping dogs etc get better from foot and leg injuries, but not every one has the opportunity!.... Take your dog to the vet and find out what's wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevesel 18 Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 At the vets again yesterday for more medicine but it doesnt look good the poor little thing has not improved and the vet said she is unlikely to,he suggests another 2 months of lead walking. Gutted,i now have five dogs,2 oldies that are past it ,2 terriers and this one. I think ill look out for an older lurcher as i couldnt cope with another pup with that lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tote 854 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 You maybe have allready,but if you haven't take your bitch to a specialist greyhound vet. At least then you will get a proper diagnosis It's an amazing sight watching these specialists going over a running dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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