Sam has two settings , comatose or flat out enthusiasm , very little in between : I haven't been too well of late and so our walks have been shorter than I`d have liked , but yesterday, whilst bitterly cold, the sun was out so off we set , we walked and walked and more walked , except that Sam isn't very good at walking unless on lead . I guess I overdid things and now feel so bad , but Millie was fine and she is an elderly dog, just that Sam has to run ,he runs ahead then turns and runs back , over and over, up hill and down dale . Last night he was shattered , so its been very short walks today and on noticing an almost not visible slight limp ( could be my paranoia again ) on his back left leg, a dose of metacam . I will rest him up for a few days with just 20 mins walking and Vets if the limp is still there tomorrow , feeling guilty at allowing him to behave like a lunatic and run like the wind , more structured walks with training from now on
Re: Rest day for Sam Don't feel guilty Kate I'm sure Sam had a wonderful time. Hopefully it's just a slight pulled muscle so he's feeling a bit stiff. Three day rule and I bet he's back to normal. If he'd done anything more than pulled a muscle I'm sure it would've shown up straight away. Scott had a bit of a limp on his front leg a couple of days ago. No doubt caused by chasing his brother like a nutter on frozen ground. Couple of days of no running and he's right as rain. Keeping my fingers.
Re: Rest day for Sam He might even be a touch footsore. Fingers crossed he's right as rain soon and I'm sure he would say it was worth it ;D
Re: Rest day for Sam We've all been there Kate, don't feel bad. I'm sure a couple of days of rest will have him right back to normal.
Re: Rest day for Sam Firstly, I hope you are feeling a little better Kate, and secondly I can't imagine Sam being a lunatic! Just short lead walks for a few days will hopefully sort it out Charlie sometimes limps on his front leg, but 2 - 3 days on lead and he's right as rain, I think they just over do it sometimes just like we can. By the way the definition of a lunatic is "Charlie" : x Get better soon lovely Sam xxx
Re: Rest day for Sam Is it the same leg as his new claw ? If it is that could still be a bit tender. If not ignore me.
Re: Rest day for Sam Thanks Jen and ironically I literally just thought about that myself because it is the same leg , what a dumbo I am
Re: Rest day for Sam So hopefully all explained? Lovely Sam. Hope he's better soon - I expect he'll let you know.
Re: Rest day for Sam [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=9796.msg141900#msg141900 date=1423152848] Thanks Jen and ironically I literally just thought about that myself because it is the same leg , what a dumbo I am [/quote] Or you could say great minds think a like. . Hopefully that's what it is and he will be fine after a couple of rest days.
Re: Rest day for Sam The big lad is doing fine thanks , still short walks today, I`m sure its that nail ,he bashed the top of his foot when he damaged it so its sore , normal service resuming tomorrow
Re: Rest day for Sam Thanks for asking Angela , I`ve rested him up with short walks so just about to head off out for a longer one to see how he does . Trouble with Sam is that he`s like a tank , he doesn't go round obstacles , he goes through them
Re: Rest day for Sam [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=9796.msg142273#msg142273 date=1423317078] Trouble with Sam is that he`s like a tank , he doesn't go round obstacles , he goes through them [/quote] I can believe that ! Wrap up warm and have a good walk x
Re: Rest day for Sam Just got back , I walked him for just under an hour but made him stay close off lead , he seems fine thank you xx
Re: Rest day for Sam Oh good glad Sam is back to normal and why bother going around when you can go through its much quicker.
