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Okay - moving it - I think you'll get GREAT help from the breeders. :) |
When this pup tries to stand up or use it's legs does it just splay out?...If so you can tape the hind legs to hold them closer together...If will help keep the legs in a more natural position so he can use them and strengthen his leg muscles...You can use thin adhesive tape wrapped around the ankles and a piece between the ankles that holds the legs in position...Remember to not put the tape on too tightly and to change them daily and check them frequently... |
Don't put her Down!!! I know so many people who are willing to work with special need dogs. I know of a puppy recently (chi) that was born without her front legs here in Idaho. People clamored to help her, and love her. There are people that would love her despite the disability. Not to mention if she can over come this, she could be wonderful for special needs people. Yes, it is not the same type of life that other dogs have, but it in no ways makes it a bad one. I bet in fact she will be more doted on and loved than some of our healthy pups, because she will instantly tug at our heart strings. If you need to find her a different home, I would take her in a heart beat. But please unless she is really sick, do not put her to sleep! |
We have a girl that seems very similar to what you describe. Turns out she was born with twisted femurs. I listened to my vet and waited til she was 6 weeks to do x-rays. By then it was too late to use the taping method as the bones had hardened. We kept her and today she has a very good life. She doesn't walk correctly but gets around very well. She is actually one of my most delightful Yorkies!! Your pup is younger so you have a window of opportunity to try taping to correct her condition. Don't give up on her. You, or a vet, could try feeling her legs to see if the problem is skeletal or muscular but, in either case, I would give him a chance. Taping and therapy most likely will get some results even if it doesn't correct things 100%. Prayers and best wishes for your little one. :aimeeyork :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :) |
I definately agree. Don't rush into putting her down. Do the taping method and also the therapy, give her a chance at life! |
Update-- Got second opinion. I took the little pup to another vet today. He looked at her little leg and said that her little knee was locked for some reason. He told me to do a bit of physical therapy on it 3 times a day. Just bend it back and forth, back and forth and it should get better. Last night she started walking on 3 legs. Just the right leg is all that she wasn't using correctly. So, maybe this is all it will take to get her better. Thank you for all the kind words, prayers and thoughts. Keep it up. And don't worry I'm not going to put her to sleep no matter the outcome. |
leg That is a good update...she may have an inverted knee cap..totally fixable if so.. She may only need you to exercise it daily...time will tell. Best Wishes |
Oh that's wonderful news. Prayer's coming for you that your therapy does wonder's for this little girl. Hugs to both of you, |
:thumbup:That is great news! Thanks for the update. |
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So glad you got another opinion and happy it looks like this therapy may be working. Please keep us updated !! |
wahoo gotta love 2nd opinions. Bend and stretch bend and stretch, you can do it puppy!!! |
Glad things are looking up. It's amazing at how resilient animals can be. Gracie broke her leg badly at 4 months and I couldn't believe how fast she could run on three legs with her casted leg straight out behind her. And then there's Sandra Bullock's dog who has no front legs and hops around the house on it's hind legs. No wonder we love them so much...and they never complain! |
Sorry about your little puppy. But sounds like you want to think about it before just taking the easy way out and giving up. I seen something on Animal Planet where they did a therapy where the dog couldn't walk and yet they put it in some warm water and the dog could move its legs like walking. You know sometimes its easier for us to do therapy in water. Give the taping some time and then maybe try that later if you decide to keep the puppy. I hope you do get a 2nd opinion. Not sure the first vet wants to try anything else. |
:thumbup:YAY!!! Im soooooooooooooooooooooooo glad to hear that she is doing soooooooooooooooooooooo much better!!! :) keep up the good work baby girl!!!:thumbup::thumbup: |
I am so glad to hear that the little girl is doing better, and I know with some therapy she will be great! Bless your heart! |
I'm so glad to hear of this improvement. Sorry that the first vet didn't even give your pup the time of day...some people! Anyways, I'm just thrilled for you and the pup, and I can't wait for more updates! |
Glad things are going better! My cousin bred Chocolate labs, and in one litter, there was a pup born with 3 legs, and the 4th looked like a chicken wing. Not feathered or anything ;), just that shape. It was one tiny crinkled up leg. They named her Peggy :rolleyes: And an old lady took her and she is just fine now. Dogs can do great even if they only have 3 legs to work with. |
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This story just reinforces that we have to trust our own instincts. I am so glad you trusted yours. Great ending to this little girl's problem. Best of luck with her. |
Weak Hind Legs It sounds like she just has weak hind leg muscles. Take her out on the grass so she can get good traction several times a day until she strengthens her muscles. The front legs usually have more muscle starting out, from nursing. Sometimes carpet is even to slick, until she gets those muscles built up. It will only take a few days. |
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I had one little puppy born like that. He looked like a little frog. He would pull with his front legs. And he would always be under all the other pups when nursing. I thought they were crushing him. I took him to the vet and she found nothing wrong at that time - she xrayed and his little joints were there and hip in place--he was just not using his back legs. She suggested that I do exercises with his back legs 3 or 4 times a day- like bicycle pumping, moving his back legs. When the rest of the pups started crawling and standing, I would stand him on his feet and encourage him to stand. I would try and separate him from the others at times because he was always on the bottom. Then realized they were not doing that --he was crawling and digging under them. Anyway it took him a long time-- almost 8 weeks to really start using his legs, at first the were wobbly and weaker but he ended up using them and became very strong in his legs. You could not tell he had had any problem at all by the time he was 12 weeks old. I sold him to a loving home as a pet. |
OMG now I am worried I have a runt now That has stolen my heart with her personality. She is 4 weeks and weighs 7.4 ozs while the other puppys are 15 ozs. She seems behind in development her eyes are turnns a little , and her back legs are weaker then front but she gets around good and fast . she tries to use back legs but gets tripped up with them. I am supplimenting her feedings cause the bigger ones push her off. she seems normal and not in pain , even goes to the pee pad to do her poo and pee . Has anyone has the eyes turned at this age? and it fix itself.I got a vet visit next week but experience in having this problem is also a good way of getting advice. Thanks all |
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I am so happy for your and your little one. Sending well wishes for a continued recovery. |
I am so sorry for you and the precious pup. I hate to take away life at any stage unless absolutely necessary. I am so glad that you didn't take the easy way out. Get another opinion like everyone has suggested. Even is she needs a little back-end carrier on wheels I am sure there are people that would love to have her. Cherie |
So glad you gave the sweet baby a chance & got another opinon.Praying her legs will gain strength & she will do great...... |
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