How deal with a lame dog that just won't stop running.

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He didn't sound that bothered to be honest.


This is the fourth time he's been anaesnetised. For one limp.

First time they forgot to x Ray his elbows so had to go back for them again

Third time ct scan and supposed operation on left shoulder which didn't happen.

Now today. And still no closer to any sort of action or solution.

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Jasandjules said:

Sorry to hear this. Hopefully in a couple of weeks he will be fixed up and this will all be behind you.

That's the thing.
He tore into me and said my expectations where too high when I left him.. He said it was basically 50/50 and even if improved my dog would never be an 'athlete' again. Just that the limp would be more manageable.

Can you imagine the relief when he called and said the joint was fine?

He apologised for speaking to me like that... Saying my hopes were too high for a good outcome and he had to shake that out of me. Which was the only way I could bring myself to leave him. I was holding back the tears which is why he phoned me to let me know all was fine.

The house is empty it's horrible. I'm know I'm overly attached to this dog but I can't help it. He's my life.

I'm so fking angry right now. I couldn't speak when he phoned me I was so upset. Smug bd needs his knee operating on with a bat.

He was saying mistakes happen. Oh and he added at least we know the left leg is fine. We knew that already you tt.

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Once I get over the anger I now have to decide what to with him. I've cancelled a doctors appointment tomorrow so I can go pick him up. I'm not an angry man generally it takes a lot to get me to kick off but I'm not sure it's a good idea I go.

That vet won't be there.


I don't think I can bring myself to leave him there or anywhere else now.

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GokTweed said:

How far into Yorkshire are you?

I know an Ortho specialist who is incredibly good, happy to pass on details.

Yes please I don't mind travelling I'm in Doncaster

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Hi Ryan,

Thanks yes we have been trying to mentally stimulate him. It has got a lot better and he's calmed down a lot.

I think if you excecise a fit dog they just get fitter and want more. Also might be an age thing but he's definitely calming down. He still brings his balls to me though

I went in today. The guy who did the op wasn't there but I saw a director. Couldn't appologise enough but it's just words doent help or stop anything. I stayed calm somehow.

It is only a minor consolation that they inspected that joint and he described it as perfect.

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Ears fine. I was swimming him at the start because one vet said it would be good. It kept him happy. And we have a pond not far away not much of a walk to get to.

But this specialist said definitely do not let him swim or walk on loose surfaces.

I'm not doing anything until I know his left leg is heeling. There is still danger of infection I assme and it looks horrible all red, swollen and bruised.

Then I will call the guy recommended above and talk with him. My worry is that he will want to do yet more ct scans of his own so another anaesnetised event with no outcome. I but I don't want to presume.

He's not himself very subdued. Never seen him like this. He also seems to have a very sore throat as he is make very quiet noises.

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Hi bex. Probably is but I just can't face it at the moment. I know that sound pathetic.

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Thanks guys,

Ryn36 said:

Glad to hear he's calmed down a bit. Can you revive his toy stock with toys he hasn't yet associated with pelting around like a lunatic? I.e. hide his balls for now... but perhaps he could start destroying plush/soft toys whilst lying down?


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He has one speed. Pelting around, it's why I love him. The ball he brought is a soft one that I make him sit and he heads it back to me. Keeps him occupied. I removed all his balls months ago but somehow he keeps finding more. He brought in two golf balls recently.

Any toy usually gets brought to me to throw. If I don't throw it he tosses it himself he's like a cat chases it around then destroys it.

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Hi thanks that was the previous vet who were convinced of many things. The last thing being left shoulder which they injected dye into. Going by watching him walk they decided shoulder.

They x rayed all joints hips,shoulders and elbows. As that was being done we sent them off to the cc and had him scored, he is still in tact. 000 for elbows and below average for hips. So x Rays didn't reveal anything.

The specialist ( the guy who operated in wrong leg) did a ct scan which he said showd some bone deseases and possible incongruity.

He was supposed to stick a scope in to investigate and remove and bone that shouldn't be there. He was right about the leg being the problem as he hardly ever puts weight on it when standing still now.

Edited by Pesty on Sunday 8th February 18:13

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Hi turn,

There are only two breeders that I know of.

By all accounts this was caused by an injury to his right leg . Fairly common occurrence. All his other joints are perfect so it's not hereditary or a breed issue. He's just hurt himself at some point in the past. Probably a fracture.

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Bex and gok.

Could you look at this video please. I'm losing my mind. I filmed this today 6 days after the operation.


As you can see he is very subdued. He is not putting weight on his left leg but is putting weight on his right. His bad leg.


Is this normal after 6 days for this type of op.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lgxfJxEDjJ4&feat...

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18mg of metacam in the morning.

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Ouch that looks terrible. I guess I'm just soft but I can't stand seeing animals in pain.

I'd rather it was my legs than my dogs.


He's a bit better today. Putting more weight on it. He broke the cone of shame they put on him. Luckily I'd ordered a better one anyway but I think he got at his stitches last night. They look a little red. Will get them checked out tomorrow.


I think he likes this collar he always has a cushion.

Edited by Pesty on Tuesday 10th February 20:45

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Thanks turn.

I'm guessing it was wrong way around again. I. Crap on iPads.

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Update.

We took him to the vet yesterday. Wasn't sure but think there might be an infection. To be in safe side considering what he's been through he prescribed 2 different antibiotics, he was worried any infection might get into the bone.


He's still favouring that leg quite badly but he will put weight on it,. The dogs a bloody idiot I just let him out for a wee and while he was having a sniff arround heard something on the other side of the fence and sprinted the length of the garden.

Bloody stress is killing me .

Give your heart for a dog to tear indeed,

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I was thinking that but that causes it's own issues

If I go for his lead there will be a large reaction of running to the front door and jumping at the door handle, so I'll have to be very careful but this dog is smart.

Then I'll have to put it on him and bring him in without walkies

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Quick update

He's been a lot more himself today. Smiling and not moping around, first time in nearly two weeks.

He's still limping badly on his left leg, won't put any weight on at all when stood at or lying down. But he is walking on it better so hopefully the anti biopics are doing something.
Interestingly he's putting all his weight on his bad leg yet doesn't seem to be limping St all on that.

But He's also very clingy, more than usual.

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update hes had his operation on his right leg. picking him up in a few hours

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bexVN said:

I really hope this sorts it for him, I assume all was ok in the end with his other leg?

Yes. But it took 4 weeks for him to start bearing weight on it, as soon as he started doing that we booked him in at this new vet who got us in quickly.

The vet did say it was odd he had issues after such a minor procedure. Also this vet said no reason to keep him in over night so I'm very glad about that.

Pitty I can't be there due to work but the other half will tell me what he said he's done.

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Yes he seems fine. Did a very good explanation of what he might do even showed me a video clip.

I got the impression he was worried about us. I.e why go to him when he was already being looked after. I think he thought there was something elese going on. I told him I'd just lost confidence in the other place after they did the wrong leg.
Wonder what they have put in the notes.