I'm sorry you are having this worry with Dougal. I guess if it were me, I would try to limit his exercise, and hopefully, in doing that, limit the pain. Jumping can put added stress on their joints and I guess I'd be trying to "save on them." On the other hand, he probably needs some exercise to keep his muscles and ligaments healthy because they aid in keeping the joints in place. Maybe when you take him for a walk, try to avoid pavement or cement and find a soft type ground to walk him on. I sure hope all turns out well with him! Best wishes to you!
One more thing...yorkemalt mentioned a glucosamine supplement...I agree with her on that. My sister's yorkie, who is no longer with us, had gotten so crippled up he couldn't even go up and down stairs. She started him on glucosamine and he was like a new dog...running around, up and down stairs and seemed to be pain free! |