Advice On Dogs Leg

[General lee 979]

At the end of september I think it was my dog run flat out into a ditch I started a thread about it anyway hes leg swelled up around the knuckle couldn't walk or straighten it took him to the vet he said maybe a small fracture probably a bad sprain a weeks painkillers see how he goes well the swelling went down and after awhile he seemed to be ok I haven't run him just plenty of walks and the odd short run the busher put up for him all seemed fine then last nigh I walk the dogs down to the river about a ten minute walk and they chase something in the dark across a nearby field a can hear the big dog thundering across and all the time I'm wondering if he's leg will be ok after about a minute and a half he comes back all seems fine then I check him this morning and his leg is swollen he can't put it down or straighten it not sure of its tight from before or if it was a fracture that has opened up again anyone have any ideas I'm gutted to say the least

[carp king 155]

Get the vet phoned bro

[billhardy 2,342]

Takes only a few moments ta X-ray these days it's about a hundred quid results can be given immediately and even be sent over by phone,the vet can not diagnose a break or fracture without it being very obvious sounds like a cowboy vet lots a them about these days get him seen to and then one knows what recoveryneeds to be taken .atb bunnys

[billhardy 2,342]

Takes only a few moments ta X-ray these days it's about a hundred quid results can be given immediately and even be sent over by phone,the vet can not diagnose a break or fracture without it being very obvious sounds like a cowboy vet lots a them about these days get him seen to and then one knows what recoveryneeds to be taken .atb bunnys

if one short of coin take the route six weeks plus another six gentle lead walking.atb bunnys.

[General lee 979]

 

Takes only a few moments ta X-ray these days it's about a hundred quid results can be given immediately and even be sent over by phone,the vet can not diagnose a break or fracture without it being very obvious sounds like a cowboy vet lots a them about these days get him seen to and then one knows what recoveryneeds to be taken .atb bunnys

if one short of coin take the route six weeks plus another six gentle lead walking.atb bunnys.

 

 

The vet pulled his leg around felt it and seemed to be alright so he said its possible it was a small fracture but probably a bad sprain so he was rested and lead walked had a couple of set backs but nothing bad and I haven't lamped him atall he seemed to be ok then he's run the other night and he's leg swelled up and couldn't put any weight on it he's now nearly normal again no swelling and just a slight limp so Im not sure what's going on

[Dan25 87]

Lee he could have an infection in the joint

[General lee 979]

Do you reckon Dan do you think it would last this long?

[Dan25 87]

Dunno maybe might be worth just trying some antibiotics

[skycat 6,173]

A bad sprain can take months to heal. If it were my dog I'd be lead walking it, no running at all, for at least 4 weeks. Daily cold packs on swollen area, or standing dog in stream or bucket of cold water (just the one leg in the bucket for 10 minutes twice a day) And re-assess in a month's time.

I once had to keep a dog on the lead for 6 months; he was only young and it was a nightmare, but he came right. Get the dog to a really good bone man who understands ligament damage, and follow their advice to the letter.

[bird 9,970]

A bad sprain can take months to heal. If it were my dog I'd be lead walking it, no running at all, for at least 4 weeks. Daily cold packs on swollen area, or standing dog in stream or bucket of cold water (just the one leg in the bucket for 10 minutes twice a day) And re-assess in a month's time.

I once had to keep a dog on the lead for 6 months; he was only young and it was a nightmare, but he came right. Get the dog to a really good bone man who understands ligament damage, and follow their advice to the letter.

good advice

[terryd 8,600]

Lead restriction does seem to work wonders mine was on one for good 4 months. Right pain but worth it. Used to sniff after mice to keep him sane lol

[General lee 979]

Thanks for all the advice I did lead walk and no running for about 5 weeks when it first happend and it's been a few month and I thought he was over it then one accidental run and it flared up again I have been given a number by someone of here but I can't get hold of them yet but hopefully they can help

[troyboy17 632]

Lee I have had greyhounds a long time and usually after a fracture the leg is stronger wear they have done

[troyboy17 632]

When I have had greyhounds with bad sprains they can be off for months I don't know here your from but if your down south go to a vet called Daniel Doherty he is the best vet in the country he would soon tell u

[peng 136]

Well i took my dog to see a greyhound man an turns out he has more injuries than the one i thought i gave my dog 6weeks off and eased him back in steady few rabs anyway long story short grwyhound man said lay dog off til next year an even then might not be right he wreckons hes run into something an torn his shoulder a common injurie that would retire a greyhound dog was turning into.a.gooden on the lamp to see what next season brings after a good rest... what i was getting at is sometimes you just have to forget the hunting with your dog an let it heal longer the better

Edited December 20, 2016 by peng