Limping

Discussion in 'Labrador Health' started by Lee Bell, Aug 10, 2015.

  1. Lee Bell

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    Hi everyone

    Just a quick question when would you take your dog to the vet for a limp? We were at a BBQ last night when Indy suddenly started limping, it didn't seem to bother him much as he was still running around playing ball, however, I did manage to catch him and put him on his lead for a bit to try and rest it. This morning it doesn't seem to be any better. I have checked his paw, nails, joints, leg etc and cant feel any swelling or anything a miss. I'm not too sure what to do he is going to the kennels on Thursday as we get married and I'm worried about his leg. would you give it a day or two to see if it gets better or take him to the vets. Is there anything I can do or give him which would help. Any advice would be great, thanks
     
  2. Jane Martin

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    Go to the vet. It might just need resting, you don't know though. It will help you to enjoy your day, knowing that you have not left it. Congratulations!
     
  3. Dexter

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    With a view to the timing I would say go to the vets today.. And definately rest him today.All being well it will be a sprain or strain,something he bumped or banged while he was playing.
    Congratulations in advance for Thursday x
     
  4. Lee Bell

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    spoke to the vets and they advised to rest him for 24 hours and see how he gets on, no walks for Indy today. thanks for the congrats
     
  5. MaccieD

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    Hi Pippa if Indy shows any sign of discomfort tomorrow take him for a check up. As the owner of a girl with Elbow Dysplasia I'm always anxious of young dogs displaying limps. Fingers crossed that rest resolves and that all goes smoothly for the wedding :D
     
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    Hopefully he will be better tomorrow. If not I would pop him to the vets to be on the safe side.

    Congratulations for Thursday
     
  7. Dexter

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    How does he seem today ? X
     
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    Congrats on the wedding Thursday!

    My oldest lab was also often limping when she was around 5 month. After a view days rest she was well again. I was told that she was having growing pains, like children can have when they are small..... I'm not sure, but she never had the limping again after 1 year!

    Annemarie
     
  10. Lee Bell

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    sorry everyone I havn't been on for a while. His limp cleared up all on his own :) hopefully it was just growing pains etc. Thank God. Thank you all for your concern. This month a new challenge :( I shall do a new post. Thanks x
     
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    Glad Indy's limp has disappeared and congratulations enjoy your day on Thursday. X
     

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