Suki seems to have hurt herself

Well Suki appears to have injured her rear right leg. She won't put any weight on it and is whinning a little. It doesn't appear to be too serious as I've felt along the entire limb and applied pressure without her pulling away. I'm going to run her to the vet today just to be safe since Suki's insured and the vet is literally less than a 5 minute walk.

Aw poor Suki. Was she doing any more exercise than usual or anything?

She'll be fine though, always best to pop to the vets. Especially when it's so handy

No it was actaully a light exercise day for her since she has had some stomach issues. It was most likely when she was burning off some energy with her mad dash for the day.

Poor thing Hope she gets better soon!

Awww, poor Suki!

Let us know how she gets on at the vets.

Poor Suki hope she gets better soon.

Hope suki feels well again soon.

Hope she is alright. Big cuddles for her mate ><

Hope all is ok, maybe some rest will help ><

It turns out to most likely be a problem with her spine. The vet doesn't think its a degenerative disease and is most likely she just a mild injury. She will be on daily pain and anti-inflammatory shots for the next 3 days and than pills for a week or so before being reexamined.

Suki is not to happy with the diagnosis as she has the vets, espically shots and really doesn't want to just sit on the couch and rest.

Hopefully it's just a twist or strain & the anti inflamms will do the job. Poor Suki. ><

jstaff wrote:Suki really doesn't want to just sit on the couch and rest.

Oh, dear - good luck with that!

Hope she's ok soon J

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Awww poor Suki, hoping the leg is very soon feeling better >< ><

jstaff wrote:It turns out to most likely be a problem with her spine. The vet doesn't think its a degenerative disease and is most likely she just a mild injury. She will be on daily pain and anti-inflammatory shots for the next 3 days and than pills for a week or so before being reexamined.

Suki is not to happy with the diagnosis as she has the vets, espically shots and really doesn't want to just sit on the couch and rest.

Poor Suki... I hope the pain killers and anti-inflammatories help! >< >< >< >< >< ><

Awwww poor Suki, hope she recovers very soon

Hope she recovers very soon ><

hope Suki gets better soon ><

She was basically back to herself this morning and wanting to go for her normal walk. The vet was surprised that she recovered so quickly and didn't see the need for further treatment.

He did say he thought it could be a kidney stone but to just keep an eye on her and build up slowly to her normal routine.

Wow. Great news. Suki is one tough cookie

Dogs and kids are rubbish at milking injuries and illness. Should watch me sometimes I can drag the sympathy on for months

Thats weird J ... Max is exactly the same at the mo, not puttin any weight on his r/h rear .. I too have done as you did and been up and down the leg applying a little preasure and nothing, it looks really stiff when he first gets up and he limps pretty badly at the mo .. but if he lets me massage it a bit, he walks ok for a bit ... so just hopeing he's just pulled a muscle or summut

Hope Suki mends ok and is back to normal asap

Mike wrote:Dogs and kids are rubbish at milking injuries and illness. Should watch me sometimes I can drag the sympathy on for months

Yesterday she couldn't even move other than trying to use her front paws to pull herself where she wanted. I felt bad for her so she got fed on the couch and I would bring water to her. She looked so sad I thought it might be really serious.

Andy wrote:Thats weird J ... Max is exactly the same at the mo, not puttin any weight on his r/h rear .. I too have done as you did and been up and down the leg applying a little preasure and nothing, it looks really stiff when he first gets up and he limps pretty badly at the mo .. but if he lets me massage it a bit, he walks ok for a bit ... so just hopeing he's just pulled a muscle or summut

Hope Suki mends ok and is back to normal asap

Hope Max is alright, they can really worry you at times. I was imagining the worst case and surgery. I don't know how I would keep her quiet enough to recover because she simply isn't happy if she can't exercise.

Same mate .. Max is a machine .. but he wont be doing anything strenuous for a while if I can help it

The vet was shocked at how fast she went back to normal and so was I really. She was barking at me most of the day. I only took her for about 2 miles today and wouldn't let her run. I'm going to wait at least a week before I let her playfight at the park as well.

Good stuff mate, rest is as important as excercise as you know, and a fit dog like Suki will be right as rain in no time

I kept her from playfighting in the park today and kept the walks to 5-6km with very little running and she is doing well. Although, she isn't too happy about the reduction of exercise

I imagine it's hard work cutting down the exercise. But as you know yourself, it'll mean a speedier recovery.

Yeah, she just seems so sad though. Keeps sitting by the door and looking back at me wanting to go out. When I pulled up short on her second walk she sat down and whinned for about 5 minutes before finally deciding to take the treat and head back home

They do have a habit of making us feel guilty

It is murder keeping a fit dog calm and rested ... thats great that Suki is mending tho

I'm just going to build her back up slowly. With the weather finally warming up she doesn't need as much exercise. Thankfully it wasn't winter when it happened

I let her wrestle a little today only about 5 minutes or so before a rest. She also got a 5 mile walk in with some jogging so I think she is back to normal

Excellent news J! I bet she's thrilled too!

Yes she's quite happy with herself

Glad to hear it

She's back in the full swing of things. She wrestled for an hour or so today and walked for about 6 miles

Great news, bet your pleased to have her back

I could use a day off TBH. Between the gym and Suki's routine I'm soo tired. I guess I'm getting old

your only 35!

almost 36 and I have alot of miles on me

Man up J

Awesome news, so much more fun now!

janey wrote:

Man up J

will do

jstaff wrote:I could use a day off TBH. Between the gym and Suki's routine I'm soo tired. I guess I'm getting old

You're a mere kid - wait till you get to my age!

Yeah but Caryll your younger cos your only 21....remember!
Great news about Suki. I get days like that, hopefully you will get a 2nd wind soon

only just seen this, hope she's feeling better

We're both doing much better. My shin splints are feeling better and I am taking a day off tommorow to run errands and take Suki for her shots.

Mike wrote:Yeah but Caryll your younger cos your only 21....remember!

Remember? I can't even remember what I did a couple of hours ago!