Max is Limping - Seizure Related?

[MyBabyFynnlie]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Actually Max is not appearing drowsy anymore. And, the appetite is not going to go away for a while because of his seizures meds.

What I'm curious about is how long it will take his leg (or hip or back) to heal? He started Metacam on Saturday. He's not limping all day, but if he gets excited and runs to the door or plays with Cooper for a couple of minutes he'll start limping again. The limp only lasts for a few minutes, then he's fine.

I'm trying as hard as I can to keep him rested.

I'm not sure about that medicine but if he did pull/sprain/strain something and it's not kept immobile, it will take a while for it to heal. (I've just sprained/strained/torn something in my ankle and it's been a week today and I'm still limping.)

I hope that medicine helps him out! You and Max need a break!

[AllDogBoots]

Max is still limping He's in very good spirits and I'm trying to keep his activity level down, which has been quite low for about 5 days.

I still don't know what body part is bothering. It looks like his front right paw or leg. I emailed my vet last night and said to give it a little more time. I can bring him in to see if she can isolate the injury and then do x-rays if necessary. He gets his 4th shot next Friday, Oct. 1st so i'm debating if I should wait that long.

He wants to play so badly.

[MyBabyFynnlie]

I know you might not want to do this but it might tell you if he's hurting somewhere... Let him play. Let him run around and play with Cooper. If he plays hard and starts limping a lot, bring him over and poke around. You might find the spot that makes him hurt. He's a dog, he's really intune with his body, moreso that we humans are. When he hurts, he'll let you know.

I had to do this with my Sheltie when he was young. It's just a suggestion.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie

I know you might not want to do this but it might tell you if he's hurting somewhere... Let him play. Let him run around and play with Cooper. If he plays hard and starts limping a lot, bring him over and poke around. You might find the spot that makes him hurt. He's a dog, he's really intune with his body, moreso that we humans are. When he hurts, he'll let you know.

I had to do this with my Sheltie when he was young. It's just a suggestion.

What concerns me most is the fact that the past 2 days he's limping immediately when he gets up after a long night's sleep. I'm scared to let him play.

[MyBabyFynnlie]

Have you considered arthritis? Tried giving him glucosamine and chondroitin?

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie

Have you considered arthritis? Tried giving him glucosamine and chondroitin?

no i haven't for a second even considered that. Arthritis in a 4 month old puppy? I won't give him anything without further testing or conversation with my vet.

[MyBabyFynnlie]

If he's stiff... Arthritis is a possibility. There really is something called Juvinile Rheumatoid Arthritis and it is possible for dogs to get it. Stiffness and lethargy are two of the most common symptoms. (I'm talking to one of my nurses right now.)

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie

If he's stiff... Arthritis is a possibility. There really is something called Juvinile Rheumatoid Arthritis and it is possible for dogs to get it. Stiffness and lethargy are two of the most common symptoms. (I'm talking to one of my nurses right now.)

I'm not sure if he's stiff or hurting. He's lethargic, i'm assuming from his doubled dosage of phenobarbital and possibly also because he's hurting, although he doesn't tell me he's hurting. He's on an anti inflammatory. I'm going to give it a few more days.

If i let him play, he would run like a madman.

[MyBabyFynnlie]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm not sure if he's stiff or hurting. He's lethargic, i'm assuming from his doubled dosage of phenobarbital and possibly also because he's hurting, although he doesn't tell me he's hurting. He's on an anti inflammatory. I'm going to give it a few more days.

If i let him play, he would run like a madman.

It's just a suggestion... Something you can talk to your vet about. I really hope you this solved soon. We're worried about you and Max.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie

It's just a suggestion... Something you can talk to your vet about. I really hope you this solved soon. We're worried about you and Max.

I will discuss with my vet. I was really hoping the limping would have gone away in a couple of days. On a positive note, no more seizures since the new anti seizure dosage. I appreciate your help.

Max and I will be fine. Cooper is craving attention and bored to death Doing the best I can.

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I will discuss with my vet. I was really hoping the limping would have gone away in a couple of days. On a positive note, no more seizures since the new anti seizure dosage. I appreciate your help.

Max and I will be fine. Cooper is craving attention and bored to death Doing the best I can.

It's the pitts! Since Mylee has been on restricted exercise, Moka just looks at her then looks at me. She wants to play so bad and doesn't understand why all the furniture is blocked off. I hope you get some answers on little Max soon!!!

[keokis mom]

I'm hoping it's just a rough and tumble baby bruise I'm sure he will stop limping soon- I'm sorry you have had to go through this- I'm praying for him but have a feeling he will be better very soon

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

It's the pitts! Since Mylee has been on restricted exercise, Moka just looks at her then looks at me. She wants to play so bad and doesn't understand why all the furniture is blocked off. I hope you get some answers on little Max soon!!!

Both my boys want to play so badly.

Originally Posted by keokis mom

I'm hoping it's just a rough and tumble baby bruise I'm sure he will stop limping soon- I'm sorry you have had to go through this- I'm praying for him but have a feeling he will be better very soon

I just thought it would be sooner than a week. It frightens me that I started this thread exactly a week ago and he's still limping. My vet says she'll call me Saturday or Sunday if she doesn't see us by the end of this week.

[yorkieusa]

A week really isn't very long at all. I hope he heals - whatever is causing the limp.

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

A week really isn't very long at all. I hope he heals - whatever is causing the limp.

I thought a week was long for a limp Everything I've read says that it should clear in a few days. Of course I can't yet define "it". I'm debating bringing him in tomorrow for xrays. I don't know.