Yes. They thought physically he was fine. He was in good physical shape. We aren't ruling out an injury just yet, but I'm assuming the anti inflammatory shot this morning should have helped. He's still limping.

Sorry to hear that Max is still limping. Give him some hugs from me, Max and Teddy.

I hope it is just a sprain and Max's limping goes away.

I'm so sad to hear this, poor Max. I hope it is something very simple this time. Again, I'm sending prayers and good thoughts to you and Max.:)

sending you & max a hug & will be saying some prayers!!!

Thanks for the support. I don't really have any updates. He's still limping, but seems to be in fine spirits and not complaining. I just wish I knew what was wrong.

I dont know if it was mentioned yet..but have they checked him for Lyme Disease?

No, I don't think so. How is that tested?

Blood test....Britster's dog, Jackson, suddenly starting limping one day out of the blue...and it ended up being Lyme Disease.

I just found this thread....I'm so sorry you and Max have to go through this....my prayers are with you both that this is just a minor injury and will heal quickly. I believe they test for lyme through a blood test, but I'm not 100% sure. Hugs & kisses from me and Trixie :animal-pa

Max has gone through so many tests, but no recently blood tests. The vet didn't even mention Lyme's. She immediately asked about his seizures and it just so happened that they've been worsening again so she automatically assumed the limping was related to the seizures. However, the LSU vet says that seizures don't generally cause limping. Lyme Disease just sounds so far fetched to me.

I just found this, and Max has none of these symptoms except the first. He doesn't have swelling or pain: The most common sign of Lyme disease in dogs is arthritis, which causes sudden lameness, pain ands sometimes swelling in one or more joints. Other signs that may be seen include fever, lack of appetite, dehydration, inactivity, and swollen lymph nodes.

Thank you.

Oh, I hope Max is okay, i hope it's nothing, and that it's just from playing and maybe pulled something....;)

Poor Max has been thorugh so much already, I hope this isn't anything to serious :( I will be keeping him in my thoughts and hoping for the best. Big hugs to Max.

Oh my! Sorry to hear about poor Max.

General: Many times with an injury the affected limb will be noticably warm to the touch, and the dog may hold the limb out away from the body, resting or while mobile. I would check for heat in the leg and shoulder areas.

Lymes disease is detected through a simple blood test and can be done at your regular vets office in about 15 minutes. Lymes is tricky, false results are encountered often, and if he\'s ever been vaccinated for Lymes it may effect the test results.

Nerve damaged in humans results in numbness and some intermittant pain. Nerves can regenerate, again in humans it can take months. I can only assume dogs may have similar effects because we are all mammals.

Did LSU get any results back from anything they sent out on Max\'s spinal tap?

Dr Sisson\'s rates are quite affordable. He is expert in neurology, and has specialized in treating dogs with GME/NME, in addition to his normal caseload. He will do phone consults with you and your vet.

Another option may be to have Dr. Dodds evaluate his blood, also very reasonable.

I\'ll look up more info for you if you\'re considering anything I\'ve mentioned.
Also, a video might be nice....:D

Sending prayers for you, Max and your family. Puppy kisses from Rocco.