Swimmers syndrome?

[DiamondGirls]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Awwww that's awsome. Do therapy with her each day. She sure is trying
her best. Bless her little heart. I pray with her hard work she's perfect
one day.

Archie thanks so much for your positive words, you have all truly made me feel much better.

I am now waiting to have her get her first vaccines. The vet vaccinated her sister but told me i had to wait a couple weeks for her because she hasnt finished teething?? or maybe because she's too small still? has anyone heard of this?

I dont know how to post up her picture here but i do have a picture of her in my profile... her name is Jade and she's just the cutest little thing.

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by DiamondGirls

hello everyone (i had an issue with my login and had to make a new one)
thanks for all your help.

i will be trying the egg crate today. should i put it in their kennel?

also, i wanted to mention i have wood floors... could that be the issue? she started having this problem before any of the puppies could get out of the kennel (which had good traction) but i am concerned it might have gotten worse with the wood flooring?

today she showed some improvement. her feet are now more in and she is lifting up her butt, instead of dragging it with her front legs. lets see if this little miracle works her way up to walking perfectly some day

Hey, any improvement is a step in the right direction. Since she started off with a problem, she may have weak muscles and getting her to walk will help with that.

It doesn't sound like wood flooring is 'the' issue. It may be a contributing factor, but you state that she had problems before when on a different surface. I still strongly recommend her seeing a specialist ASAP so you can know exactly what you're dealing with. It is not normal for a pup her age to have problems walking. I have a litter of 7 week olds now and they are all over the place....running like little bunnies.

The egg crate material may work if she's in a confined area. The irregular surface would help to develop the muscles. I've never personally used it so really can't offer an opinion.

[DiamondGirls]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Hey, any improvement is a step in the right direction. Since she started off with a problem, she may have weak muscles and getting her to walk will help with that.

It doesn't sound like wood flooring is 'the' issue. It may be a contributing factor, but you state that she had problems before when on a different surface. I still strongly recommend her seeing a specialist ASAP so you can know exactly what you're dealing with. It is not normal for a pup her age to have problems walking. I have a litter of 7 week olds now and they are all over the place....running like little bunnies.

The egg crate material may work if she's in a confined area. The irregular surface would help to develop the muscles. I've never personally used it so really can't offer an opinion.

Thank you, I will let you know tomorrow how it goes

[yorkielady06]

Does she have any abnormalities with her chest? I know Swimmers pups sometimes have an area in their chest that is caves in. A breeder I know a few years back had a swimmers pup and she did physical therapy 3 times a week with the pup and I believe taped the legs too. That pup also had the chest abnormality. She placed her in a pet home. Not sure what happened after that. Good luck with your baby.

[Jadealeah]

Originally Posted by DiamondGirls

Archie thanks so much for your positive words, you have all truly made me feel much better.

I am now waiting to have her get her first vaccines. The vet vaccinated her sister but told me i had to wait a couple weeks for her because she hasnt finished teething?? or maybe because she's too small still? has anyone heard of this?

I dont know how to post up her picture here but i do have a picture of her in my profile... her name is Jade and she's just the cutest little thing.

So weird!! My name is jade and my little jaden ( new owner named her) has the same issues!!! In praying for the best!