[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Weirdest thing!!!
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- To: "Showgsd-L" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <scotties@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 22:57:41 -0400
Hi Giselda,
I had a GSD who went spread-eagle when he slipped on a tile floor
and he couldn't walk at all for about a week. He was put on Rimadyl
and prednisone for 10 days and recovered completely. I think he was
6 or 7 when this happened and he lived to be 12 with no problems.
Right now, I suspect your boy's in some pain and that's why he's not
acting his usual self. After a couple weeks or so, if your boy
isn't back to his old self, there's a chance he could have ruptured
a disk.
Re. ticks... I had a Collie who suffered tick paralysis twice. The
first time, the paralysis spread from his rear to his forehand. The
second time, he was paralyzed in the rear only. He also salivated
heavily and couldn't bark because the muscles around his neck were
affected. He experienced no pain at all.
I agree with your vet... It doesn't sound like your dog is
suffering from tick paralysis.
I hope your boy feels better soon.
Paulette McGuirt
Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam
----- Original Message -----
From: Giselda & Art
To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 7:39 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Weirdest thing!!!
I hope maybe someone on the list can offer some advice or have some
ideas about my dog. About 4 days ago, my husband noticed my dog
whinning when he moved. The next day, we took him on a trip and
when we reached the destination, we let him out (1 hour drive) and
he could hardly walk. It was like he had lost total control of his
back end. He was dragging it around and his toes draggin on the
ground as well. We called our vet ASAP and got him in. Our vet has
been right on every diagnosis so far. He did not seem so concerned.
He said that the dog had injured himself and that he had some
inflamation in the back, and it was pressing on the spine and
vertebrae. He gave him an anti inflamatory and sent us home with
some anti inflamatory pills for 5 days. He seems to have improved
but I am worried sick, it is not him. He just does not seem to be
himself. The vet said to put him on total rest which we have, and
so far he seems to be doing ok. But he still drags one toe.
It is weird because he went from running after his squeaky to not
moving hardly at all. He is 8 years old and been healthy as can be.
He also had a tick and I asked the vet about that but he said no.
Does anyone on the list have any experience with this type of thing
at all? I am worried sick.
Giselda
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