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04-06-2010, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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| Swimmers syndrome? Hi, my baby yorkie is about 8 weeks now and she cant walk properly. At about 5 weeks I noticed she wasnt walking as her sister so started wondering. I believe she has swimmers syndrome. The vet says theres nothing I can do and I should just wait and monitor her progress. Her front legs are perfectly fine but the rear legs were facing outward, and when she would try to walk they would go back (making her look like a seal). Now she has moved them forward and is staring to lift her rear a bit. (she almost looks like she is always peeing) Does anyone know of anything I can do? Thanks |
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04-06-2010, 10:49 AM | #2 |
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| I am so sorry for that little one. I do, in the past, remember reading about this on YT. I remember the owner doing therapy with the pup and it did walk. I hope someone remember's that story. Try doing a seach above for it. Best wishes for that little one. |
04-06-2010, 10:55 AM | #3 | |
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04-06-2010, 10:58 AM | #4 |
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| Question about a puppy (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...out-puppy.html) Here's some information for you. Hope it helps. |
04-06-2010, 11:31 AM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Has she ever been to the vet? Nevermind, I see you say the vet says there is nothing you can do, this doesn't sound like Swimmers syndrome since the legs are facing outwards. Hope you get some good advice.
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04-06-2010, 12:15 PM | #6 | |
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I will tell you that the bones are setting and there is a limited window to do anything for them. I would have an ortho vet examine her and get an expert opinion. In the meantime, make sure her nails are trimmed, along with the hair on the footpads, to eliminate any impedance to her walking Also, give her a surface with some traction to walk on. Keep her off of smooth surfaces.I can guarantee you that doing nothing as your vet advised will get you no results. Anne (my precious pups) had a girl with a more extreme case and she had a great recovery with hand made braces. You may want to contact her.
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04-06-2010, 01:46 PM | #7 |
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| Here's a link to the thread I started when I had to deal with my issue. Anne (myprecious pups) posted there about her baby, too. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...yone-help.html I realize that we're not talking about the same exact problem, but what is common to them is that all these babies had rear leg issues. Regardless of the exact diagnosis, it is critical to do all you can quickly. If left untreated, you may have a baby crippled for life.
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04-06-2010, 01:57 PM | #8 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Thanks for posting this Jim, I can remember you saying how critical it was for something to be done promptly.
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04-06-2010, 02:49 PM | #9 | |
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From reading back over the OP, I can't really tell what's up with this baby. It could be as simple as a too fat baby. I only saw mention of 2 pups so that could be the case. In any event, I would be worried if, by 8 weeks, there was any problem with her walking.
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04-06-2010, 03:12 PM | #10 |
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| woogie man thanks for all your help... she is not over weight at all. her sister is 3 pounds at 8 weeks and she is only at 1 pound 3 ounces. her legs are not very strong although i have seen some improvement since i started taking her to walk on the concrete floor outside. i will try seeing how she does this week and take her to a specialist this weekend. Ill be letting you know how it goes! thank you all so much! |
04-06-2010, 04:14 PM | #11 | |
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04-06-2010, 05:20 PM | #12 |
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| I have heard of this. I've heard using the egg crate type foam for bedding works well. A lot of people on my breeding site have had this issue, maybe you could post on there and get some good advice too? CanineReproPuppyCare : Canine Repro & Puppy Intensive Care good luck! |
04-06-2010, 05:42 PM | #13 |
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| It's great to hear she's showing some improvement. It's also good that she's not heavy as that just magnifies any problem. In a way, though, I was hoping it was just a case of being a fat baby. Until you see the specialist, just keep getting her to walk. Remember about trimming the foot pads and nails and keep her off smooth surfaces. That's about it for what I can contribute. Check the link tjdmom posted. Someone there may be able to help more. Any advice given, however, is no substitute for her seeing a vet than can correctly diagnose her. Best of luck and please update us on her progress. Jim
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04-07-2010, 05:33 AM | #14 |
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| Change of ID 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
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04-07-2010, 05:43 AM | #15 | |
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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. | |
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