Re: Bump in spine Back from the vets with pockets full of drugs. Firstly I'm not imagining it - phew!! No crazy dog lady here Vet gave Riley a thorough going over and bump was the only problem. She thinks he's probably just pulled or tweaked something and it's causing the spine to have a bump. This is based on the fact the bump gets smaller or disappears in certain positions, the bump is also just after the rib cage ends and is apparently a common spot for strains to manifest themselves after the structure and support of the rib cage finishes. She thinks it's unlikely to be anything sinister in a dog as young as Riley so we have some low dose muscle relaxants and some pain killers to give him on top of his worming tablets and spot on which were also due hence the rattling pockets full of drugs. If that doesn't sort it we may look at x-rays to get to the bottom of the problem. He's got a sensitive tummy so I may hold off the painkiller unless it's obviously necessary. Oh and did I mention....restricted exercise! I swear he's in competition with Charlie for how much heelwork can one dog get through! Thanks for all the kind thoughts and good wishes
Re: Bump in spine I'm glad it went well at the vets Barbara. Fingers crossed the drugs work and Riley is back to normal very soon. Jen
Re: Bump in spine I didn't think you were imagining it for a minute,we know every inch of them don't we ;D hope you see improvement soon and I'm sorry about the restricted excercise ...again x
Re: Bump in spine So pleased that it seems to be a fairly minor problem Barbara , hoping dear Riley is lots better soon x
Re: Bump in spine [quote author=bbrown link=topic=3918.msg45248#msg45248 date=1389109895] He's got a sensitive tummy so I may hold off the painkiller unless it's obviously necessary. Oh and did I mention....restricted exercise! I swear he's in competition with Charlie for how much heelwork can one dog get through! [/quote] Yep, your pockets might as well rattle rather than Riley... Glad it looks like being straightforward, even if it does mean a period of restricted exercise. Erm, enjoy??! ??? Clare
Re: Bump in spine I've been popping back to check Riley news all day! I swear I worry about forum dogs nearly as much as my own! Maybe it's like a muscle knot that humans get in their backs too? My friend gets them and they are super hard and, well, knotty. Hugs and licks from us. Restricted exercise is a pain in the bum! Much sympathy.
Re: Bump in spine I clearly don't know enough about dogs anatomy but the bump itself is definitely his spine which has *probably* been distorted slightly by some soft tissue damage or strain..... I asked about physio but the vet thought the muscle relaxant would probably sort it. Thanks for checking up on us x
Re: Bump in spine [quote author=bbrown link=topic=3918.msg45311#msg45311 date=1389122684] I clearly don't know enough about dogs anatomy but the bump itself is definitely his spine which has *probably* been distorted slightly by some soft tissue damage or strain..... [/quote] Weird. Poor Riley - sending the best vibes for fast recovery.
Re: Bump in spine [quote author=JulieT link=topic=3918.msg45308#msg45308 date=1389122408] I've been popping back to check Riley news all day! I swear I worry about forum dogs nearly as much as my own! [/quote] I know,when im pushed for Forum time....I always got to Health to check everyone is ok and then training! ;D Hope you can see an improvement in Riley today Barbara x
Re: Bump in spine Well if he'd stop pouncing on any ball/toy/chew that he catches sight of we might I'm going to need a puppy pen at this rate !!! *exasperated sigh* He's finally settled down with some rawhide. The vet did say the diazapan (sp?) might make him drowsy - fat chance! Might just up his dose (only joking!)
Re: Bump in spine Barbara, poor Riley, wishing him a very speedy recovery. All these poorly dogs, I am so sorry for them all and their owners :'(
Re: Bump in spine Amy was limping for a few steps on our walk this morning. I thought "not you too Amy" but it settled down. I kept her on her lead just in case but seems ok.
