Lurcher Loosing Weight

[CushtyJook 1,097]

My dog has a slipped disc happend around week and a half ago and he hasn't been on a walk since if happened and only goes out to go to the toilet now as in cage rest, but I'm concerned as he is loosing weight when he's resting and doing nothing all day long, is this just muscle as he isn't keeping fit or doing exercise as he's on meds aswell

[jcm 2,327]

My dog is currently in sick bay and has lost some weight due to not eating much but he is starting to get stuck back into his food but is still on minimum exercise

[CushtyJook 1,097]

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

[CushtyJook 1,097]

 

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

Gloucester

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

 

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

Gloucester

Richard Torr is Loughborough. That's probably a 2 hour run for you.

 

There is probably someone closer still. Anyone know?

 

Worth getting a good bone man to check him over. There isn't really such a thing as a slipped disk.

[CushtyJook 1,097]

 

 

 

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

Gloucester

Richard Torr is Loughborough. That's probably a 2 hour run for you.

There is probably someone closer still. Anyone know?

Worth getting a good bone man to check him over. There isn't really such a thing as a slipped disk.

What do you mean by no such thing as a slipped disc mate ? And he is still a bit wobbly but getting better and wants to go on walks and is getting bored of doing nothing at the moment and I don't want to do anymore damage just need to rest him more but yes a proper running dog bone man specialist I do need to find local

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

 

 

 

 

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

Gloucester

Richard Torr is Loughborough. That's probably a 2 hour run for you.

There is probably someone closer still. Anyone know?

Worth getting a good bone man to check him over. There isn't really such a thing as a slipped disk.

What do you mean by no such thing as a slipped disc mate ? And he is still a bit wobbly but getting better and wants to go on walks and is getting bored of doing nothing at the moment and I don't want to do anymore damage just need to rest him more but yes a proper running dog bone man specialist I do need to find local

The term "slipped disc" is kind of a made-up term. Nobody slips a disc. The discs don't slip anywhere. They herniate or rupture.

 

I ruptured 2 discs myself last April and it wasn't until I had x-rays and say down with a chiropractor that I realised how complex the spine is.

 

The discs contain a gel like fluid, a minor injury would be a bulged disc. A major injury is a herniated disc where the fluid leaks out and over the nerves. This causes excruciating pain.

 

It's good that he is making improvements but it really could be anything without an x-Ray or consultation with a bone and skeletal specialist.

 

All the best.

[CushtyJook 1,097]

 

 

 

 

 

 

He will obviously loose muscle mass and condition sat around

And if in pain won't have a appetite

If your down near Peterbrough seek out George drake and take the dog to see him and ask his advice.

Thank you , unfortunately no where near Peterborough, and yes it has to just be muscle and condition as he is eating plenty and appetite doesn't seem to be effected, also having chews and bones to keep him occupied so he doesn't get bored Bieng in a cage for large amounts of time

Where abouts are you? Somebody may be able to recommend an alternative.

Gloucester

Richard Torr is Loughborough. That's probably a 2 hour run for you.

There is probably someone closer still. Anyone know?

Worth getting a good bone man to check him over. There isn't really such a thing as a slipped disk.

What do you mean by no such thing as a slipped disc mate ? And he is still a bit wobbly but getting better and wants to go on walks and is getting bored of doing nothing at the moment and I don't want to do anymore damage just need to rest him more but yes a proper running dog bone man specialist I do need to find local

The term "slipped disc" is kind of a made-up term. Nobody slips a disc. The discs don't slip anywhere. They herniate or rupture.

I ruptured 2 discs myself last April and it wasn't until I had x-rays and say down with a chiropractor that I realised how complex the spine is.

The discs contain a gel like fluid, a minor injury would be a bulged disc. A major injury is a herniated disc where the fluid leaks out and over the nerves. This causes excruciating pain.

It's good that he is making improvements but it really could be anything without an x-Ray or consultation with a bone and skeletal specialist.

All the best.

Thank you for explaining mate, yes I will find a specialist ther must be one local to me surly

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

No probs. Hope he's alright.