by *Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D.
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January 16, 2007

My puppy is hurt.

October 20, 2007 11:01 PM EDT
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I have this extra large Golden Retriever.  He is the sweetest baby, but he keeps having leg issues.  He's had surgery on his front hip and now he can't walk on his hind leg.  I don't see anything wrong and again brought him to the vet.  He didn't even charge me.  He can't find anything wrong, but said I'd spent so much money at the vet that he wouldn't charge me.  He's been a wonderful vet, but there doesn't seem to anything else to do for my puppy but medicate.  He in quite inactive.  His life is at our feet and cries if he's not near us.  He thinks going outside requires an escourt in his own backyard.  I don't know why I'm even writing this, except I just worry about him.  he's not even two yet, and he seems old.
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Comments: 34

Rick *Don Rico* J. Oct 20, 2007, 11:04pm EDT
How long has it been since he had problems with his front hip?

Sometimes when they have a problem with one leg they compensate and it causes a temporary problem with a different corner...
Susan E. Oct 20, 2007, 11:04pm EDT
That breaks my heart. My brother gives his lab a glucosamine formula that is meant for dogs. I think it helps, but I don't know. Good luck
Linda C. Oct 20, 2007, 11:08pm EDT
Glucosamine might help... Be sure to ask your vet .. He might also prescribe an antu imflamatory..
Tanner our Beagle/blue tick dog has hip problems. He's had the problem for at least a year and he's only 3. I give him dog aspirin and massage his hips for him. I also pick him up by his rear pelvic area and let his hind legs hang down, and then I move his legs up and down.....which seems to help. I'm pretty sure his hip slips out of place and his joints are malformed. Have you tried aspirin? How about muscle relaxers? Massage? Sorry he is having to go through this, it pulls at my heart.
I forgot about the Glucosamine...Tanner also gets that every day.
Tina Coruth Oct 20, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's a good thing you wrote about it. Perhaps one of these remedies will help. I'm sorry I don't have any ideas. I know how difficult it is when your dog is hurting and you can't seem to get help for him. I hope someone comes up with a treatment.
Margy O. Oct 20, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
My cats get cosequin for Cats. I think they make it for doggies, too. It is a combo of Glucosamine and condroitin. It's good for joints, making them stronger. I wish you loads of luck with your puppy. We worry so much about our 4-foot children.

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Jennifer P. Oct 20, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
I am sorry that your puppy is in pain. I hope he feels better soon.
Sharon C. Oct 20, 2007, 11:23pm EDT
My dog pulled a muscle in his back and hip. he can't jump up like he used to. he is two years old. An antianflamitory medicine might help. Could it be something pressing on a nerve? Maybe something to do with the front hip might have spread to the back? I hope your dog gets better.
Larry H. Oct 20, 2007, 11:23pm EDT
Sorry you puppy is in pain, Hope he is feeling better soon..
JoAnn C. Oct 20, 2007, 11:24pm EDT
I hope he feels better soon.
JoAnne D. Oct 20, 2007, 11:38pm EDT
Me too, I hope he feels better.
Marianne R. Oct 20, 2007, 11:41pm EDT
I hope there's something that can be done. It's not pleasent seeing our animal family in pain. Have they ruled out things like arthritus and hip displasia?
What kind of symptoms is the dog experiencing? I'm not sure I understand completely.
Visionaerie B. Oct 21, 2007, 12:38am EDT
Yes -- I'd try the glucosamine-chondroitin -- some dog foods have it right in the ingredients. Our late dog Elke had similar issues, but we found out a little too late. We did feed her some rice-lamb formula dog food, which really helped her coat. Get the Wysong e-mail newsletter -- they have a great holistic pet food and tons of healthy info. Thanks for posting this and I hope your puppy gets better soon!
Beverly T. Oct 21, 2007, 12:49am EDT
Ohhhhhhh...poor thing. I like the above suggestions. I agree that a glucosamine/chondroitin mix is good as well as some massage and maybe even a little bit of heat (blanket, etc.). If the puppy doesn't mind a warm bath try that once in awhile.

Hang in there!


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Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 21, 2007, 1:07am EDT
so sorry,, hate it when the kids are sick sometime it is worse when puppys are sick..
we had to put our beagke down due to illness, yet she was over 10 yr olds...
Leah Christensen Oct 21, 2007, 3:21am EDT
I sure hope he's going to be Ok.
Frances Virginia M. Oct 21, 2007, 6:17am EDT
Your poor dog, I hope he will be ok.
blaine d. Oct 21, 2007, 7:30am EDT
it break my heart to hear this!!!
Jae F. Oct 21, 2007, 8:28am EDT
Poor puppy. I hope one of these suggestions helps.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 21, 2007, 9:59am EDT
I hope you find an answer that helps Carol. I've don't have any experience with this. Maybe a second oppinion from another vet?
LeeAnn D. Oct 21, 2007, 10:07am EDT
How long has this been going on? Is it possible he may have gotten hurt accidentally? Maybe he's just bruised. If not...Even though you have a lot of confidence in your vet, it may not hurt to get a second opinion. He's trying to save you money, right? Maybe he's being conservative in his examinations and is missing the diagnosis. Has he at least done x-rays or blood work?
Even a CT scan. Dog do get bone cancer.
Kimberly Ripley Oct 21, 2007, 11:11am EDT
I'll say a prayer for your "baby." He's beautiful!
Vivian P. Oct 21, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
poor baby I wish I could help
denise e Oct 21, 2007, 12:31pm EDT
i hope that he improves soon. best wishes
CyberGwen ! Oct 21, 2007, 3:06pm EDT
Hugs to you and your baby:) Don't you wish they could talk so they could tell you right where it hurts and how?? It drives me batty!

Glucosamine has worked wonders for animals that I have had. A few brought up a good point about compensating for other injured parts. I know that I have experienced it a lot when I had broken bones and such.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Oct 21, 2007, 3:36pm EDT
Poor baby! I'm so sorry, Carol! :^(
Pam L. Oct 21, 2007, 5:24pm EDT
Sounds like hip dysplasia. I would recommend Grape Seed Extract on his food daily and glucosimine. It worked on my lab and Great Pyrenees.
Cindy M. Oct 21, 2007, 8:57pm EDT
Have you voiced what you wrote here to your vet?Even if hes two,he may be in pain.Has the vet taken xrays for dysplasia? he could have some other issue going on. Sounds like he is traumatised from being away from you. He may be immobile from pain.Have an animal massage therapist work on him.Teletouch massage.Learned about it at the groom expo.you can learn to do it yourself.Look it up online.

If he gets upset when he is away from you,how long has it been when he had the surgery on the front leg?He might be associating the trauma of the injury>trip to the vet> now in pain>doesnt want to be away from you>in pain,so wont leave your side.Treat him like a two year old and relate to him on that level.
Heather W. Oct 21, 2007, 9:28pm EDT
I hope everything is better for him soon.
Rachel D. Oct 22, 2007, 10:21pm EDT
Wow, I didn't realize he had gotten so bad.
Lin G. Feb 10, 2008, 10:56am EST
Carol, I had anEnglish Cocker Spaniel once that exhibited the same symptoms. turned out his bones weren't growing at the same rate and he finally grew out of it. I feel your pain and worry about the dog. Isn't it amazing how quickly they take over our hearts and lives? I hope your puppy is better soon.

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