Trouble walking/Standing
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Off to the vets for a check, could be the cruciate ligament or some sort of injury there. A vet really needs to see what is causing the problem, hopefully nothing too serious that can be treated with anti-inflams & rest to help the pain factor.  |
| I have had to Vet 3 times already, and am heading there today. I don't think my Vet understands dog is in pain. I do tend to be emotional, and he might think I am exaggerating. Thanks. |
| Hi,
You should trust your instincts. Perhaps you should seek out the advice of another vet? Something to think about, anyway. By the way, your emails from the forum are bouncing back. Would you please update your profile with a correct address? THANKS! |
| If you have some sort of video camera you might try to capture proof of the pain at home so the vet can see firsthand what's going on.
It seems whenever we take one of ours to the vet for pain, the excitement and adrenalin mask it and they act fine.  We had Kaytee to the vet last week and fortunately we talked long enough for her to settle down so he could witness the limp in the examination room. |
| That's a good idea Jaci. I've experienced that, too, when they act fine at the vet's office, but at home are obviously in pain. I hope you're able to get him some help. |
| Dogs are notorious for showing no pain at the vet's. Even my vet realizes this happens and trusts my descriptions. You should have a video if you and the vet haven't found the same wave length.
Paige Pyrenees would have the bouts where her eyes would go half closed, her head would hang low and not come up and she's severely limping off one shoulder. First time I called the vet, vet said come immediatley. When I went to take her out at the vets, up comes the head, eye open and tail wags. ARGH! |
| Trust your instincts. We are with our dogs day in and day out, and the vet sees them for 15 minutes a visit.
Our first sheepie, Quincy, at 1 1/2 years old, would limp slightly, and intermittently on his front leg. Of course, at the vet, nothing. My vet trusted me and needed no prompting to do x-rays, and we found that Quincy had elbow dysplasia, and needed surgery. When I took him to the ortho surgeon, and she watched him walk, she laughed and asked if the x-rays were from this dog, because she couldn't see anything either. All of the sheepies I've known well have had an extremely high pain tolerance, so better safe than sorry. If this vet can't help you, find one who will listen to you. Best of luck. Laurie and Oscar |
| I say the same thing, you know your dog better then anyone else and if something is not quite right.
Video at home is a great idea to show the vet, always too if you are not pleased with a vets diagnosis get a 2nd opinion from another |
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