Kayla has been doing really well but lately (last few days) we have had a lot of spills and she seems to be having problems with the remaining front leg, there is a amazing amount of effort going into each step where usually she just hops round quite happily. she has been growing alot and I am wondering if it is because of the growth that she is having problems or is something else going on and what can I do to help her. It is super hot here at the moment aswell and the heat is getting to her quite a bit too.

we have tried massage on the remaining leg and shoulder but not the neck will extend her usual massage to include the neck area, will also try the ice pack too. thank you

I know from watching Sammy's growth spurts that he had lots of weeks where he was very clumsy.  I think just like anyone would need to adjust and get help, Kayla could probably use massaging and time to learn her growing body.  I agree with everyone.  Do you have hardwood flooring?  Does she fall on the slick surfaces of your home or just all over?

Elizabeth and Sammy

ok – so after her afternoon massage today i gently squezzed her paw and nearly got bit. cant see any problems other than a few small and very minor cracks, could she have hurt her paw somehow and it be taking awhile to heal, gezzz damm pet they cause no end of worrys!!!!

yep will get in touch with the vet tomorrow they not open yet since it still holiday.

good luck with vet.  While doing massage, also check out the stretches on the posts on this site – they are from a rehab clinic in CA.  I started to do them with Ajax until I realized he was already doing them himself – Yogi Lab. But they might be a nice complement to a massage for a growing pup.   Admin can find the posts if you can't.