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17 November 2009
2:46 pm

marinuk

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Our 5 year old English Cocker Spaniel had a front leg amputation over 12 months ago due to a bone embolism, she had a very rough recovery (reacting to internal stitches, soreness) she has never recovered her strength and stability although seems happy in herself she continues to be reluctant to go for walks and seems to be uncomfortable (whining and panting heavily when she is walking). She has had MRI's and x rays and the vets seem unable to pinpoint any reason why she seems to be so unable to get her movement back although we seem to have got her eating again after struggling for months.

She currently has hydrotherapy weekly and has had cartrophen injections, she is being referred again on friday for a follow up MRI. Recent blood tests including tests for arthritis have shown nothing abnormal.

There are so many agile, comfortable three legged dogs and we are trying to eliminate what may be affecting our little pup.

Any thoughts, advice or ideas would be ever so welcome.

17 November 2009
3:14 pm

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17 November 2009
3:36 pm

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I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to not be able to find the cause of your pooch not recovering as well as you think he should. Don't have any words of wisdom, but feel your pain and sincerely hope the hydrotherapy helps.

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17 November 2009
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Sometimes nerve dysfunction will not show up on an MRI. I would try gabapentin twice daily for a few weeks to see if that helps as well as acupuncture. Finding a good holistic vet would be a good idea since there are also herbs and supplements that might help.

Good luck!

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17 November 2009
8:50 pm

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Have you thought about animal massage at all? It may help to relax her and loosen up her muscles. I'm not a vet or anything, but if she's uncomfortable when she moves, it does seem to sound like a nerve thing as Pam suggested. My dog, Jack, had phantom pain and was on gabapentin and has no issues now. Good luck!!

<3 Laura and Jack

P.S. Your dog is CUUUUUUUUTE!!!!!

18 November 2009
11:53 am