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OT veterinarian help needed
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:43 pm
My dog (5yrs / catahoula) has come down with sever pain in one of his hind legs. About 7 days ago we noticed he would yelp at times when running. Now all of a sudden he won't even stand up.
I have examined him throughly by squeezing his joints, bones, and muscles from the hip down to the paw while he lays down and he shows no sign of pain. As soon as he tries to stand, he yelps and lays back down.
Any ideas from the experts?? I googled and I'm leaning towards arthritis. If it weren't a Friday at 6:00, I'd bring to vet.
Tia
I have examined him throughly by squeezing his joints, bones, and muscles from the hip down to the paw while he lays down and he shows no sign of pain. As soon as he tries to stand, he yelps and lays back down.
Any ideas from the experts?? I googled and I'm leaning towards arthritis. If it weren't a Friday at 6:00, I'd bring to vet.
Tia
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Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:45 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Could be anything, i'd hit the vet asap.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:47 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
5 years seems young for arthritis. Nothing stuck in his pads?
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:49 pm to TigerNAtux
No, I checked. Was thinking the same. I'm almost certain it's in the hip. He's suffering, may have to go to vet. I'll give it an hour, I guess
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:53 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Where are you located?
LSU is open 24/7 & the consultation fee is 100.00.
They will examine then tell you what they think needs to be done, like x-rays, give you a price then move forward if you choose to do so.
While it can be expensive & they take their time (prepare to be there a few hours) it's worth it for after hours care.
LSU is open 24/7 & the consultation fee is 100.00.
They will examine then tell you what they think needs to be done, like x-rays, give you a price then move forward if you choose to do so.
While it can be expensive & they take their time (prepare to be there a few hours) it's worth it for after hours care.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:54 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Not a vet. Have a similar dog with similar symptom.
Patellar subluxation. Have you looked that up? I can pop my dogs back in. It will be a problem as she ages.
That might be it.
Patellar subluxation. Have you looked that up? I can pop my dogs back in. It will be a problem as she ages.
That might be it.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:55 pm to LSUJML
Metairie. You know of anything like that near me?
Posted on 9/15/17 at 6:56 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I haven't heard of that. Will research now. Thanks
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:00 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
There is a emergency vet on Veterans (Lakeside) after Bonnabel going towards Kenner.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:15 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
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haven't heard of that. Will research now. Thanks
There is a way to slide it back into place. Firmly press (not crazy firm) the tendon or muscle from middle inner thigh. Continue pressing outward as you run hand down the leg. If you feel it pop back to the middle, you're the hero. Lol.
You said it's been days though? Muscles may be too tight by now. My dog looked like she thought about biting me one time. Before I got the hang of doing it.
You can also just have the dog sit on her arse. Try to slowly straighten that leg like a person would look sitting. Of course within reason. My dog has got the hang of doing it herself this way. Whether she knows why it works or not.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:18 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Take the dog to the emergency vet.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:19 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Ligament tear, common for dogs that age/size. Will likely require surgery, if not they will give it some doggy NSAIDs. Do not give your dog people NSAIDs.
ETA - keep your pet in the kennel for rest until you get to the vet.
ETA - keep your pet in the kennel for rest until you get to the vet.
This post was edited on 9/15/17 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:21 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
We took one of ours to an emergency vet in BR one night. Prepare thy anus
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:29 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Why wait til Friday evening to do something? Geez.
Poor little guy been suffering for a week now.
Poor little guy been suffering for a week now.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:31 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Might've stepped on something, gotten stung or bit.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:21 pm to Pico de Gallo
Until proven otherwise, based on your dog's age and the signs that you've listed, likely an ACL tear. It's the most common orthopedic injury in dogs.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:22 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Possibly a torn ACL.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:23 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Back issue?
Seek medical attention.
Seek medical attention.
Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:24 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
Fibromyalgia
Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:34 pm to MorgusTheMagnificent
As a few other vets/other posters have said, CCL rupture (equivalent of ACL rupture in humans) is probably what you're looking at as most likely. Would need x Rays to help diagnose along with a good orthopedic exam from vet (look up cranial drawer testing, not recommended to do it at home yourself). Surgery is your gold standard for treatment, otherwise loading up on NSAIDs, pain meds and joint supplements etc
Catahoulas are not a typical breed for patellar luxation (tho it's possible) would be strange for it to manifest suddenly like in your pooch.
Unlikely a bite of any kind (insect, snake, etc) as significant swelling is typically associated with those injuries.
Catahoulas are not a typical breed for patellar luxation (tho it's possible) would be strange for it to manifest suddenly like in your pooch.
Unlikely a bite of any kind (insect, snake, etc) as significant swelling is typically associated with those injuries.
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