Katch limping
Hey all, I'm having an issue and wanted some other minds thinking on the problem.
This morning the gf and I were playing with Katch in the bed and she pulled him forward with her hands underneath his shoulders and he yelped. I didn't really think anything of it since after cuddles and apologies he seemed fine.
A few hours later I thought he looked like he was limping, but after watching him didn't see one so I figured I just saw him misstep.
I got a text while at work from the gf saying Katch was limping severely, and once I got home I saw that he held the paw off the ground while hobbling to greet me. I sat with him and felt the paw, in between the pads, up the leg, and into the shoulder using firm but not painful pressure and he didn't seem distressed at all.
She said he jumped off the bed and had a hard time of it so maybe it's a pulled/strained muscle? I have him in his kennel, and will probably keep him there a day or two to see if he improves but if anyone out there knows what this could potentially be a symptom of I would appreciate the insight.
I don't really know what else to do, I don't have the money for a vet visit right now but it broke my heart to see my little boy limping to the door to greet me when I came home from work, so if there's any suggestions, tips, knowledge, or anything else you guys can provide I would be extremely grateful.
thanks,
Mike
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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The best thing to do right now is limit his activity especially jumping for 3 or 4 days. If he is not much improved you may have to take him in for x-rays. It might just be a sprain.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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If he is putting weight on it but limping, I'd give him a few days to see if he improves on his own. Frequently these things are soft tissue injuries, just like in people. I'd limit strenuous activity but not keep him crated the whole time; you want him to move the joint gently so it doesn't stiffen up too much.
If he's still three-legged lame tomorrow, I'm afraid I'd recommend taking him in to the vet. There is a huge difference between an animal bearing weight but favoring a leg, and one who won't put one foot down at all.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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Livvy did this yesterday and I believe she overdid chasing the ball. It was a limp and was sore to the touch but she's better today! We are keeping our fingers/paws crossed that it's just minor. Keeping her activity level low right now is the best!
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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As others have said I would just keep him on limited activity for a few days and see if he improves. If there is no improvement then I would find a way to get him into the vet. Will he put some weight on it, or does he totally refuse to even put it down?
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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You can use homeopathic Arnica (from the health food store) by mouth. It comes in small pellets, give 4-5 pellets in the mouth ( by placing them in the cap, or a spoon, not in your hand) a couple of times a day, 15 minutes before or after any food consumption, until you see improvement, then go to once a day, then stop. The strenght should be 30X or 30C depending on what the store carries. If they carry lower dosage, just give an extra dose ).
Also, as others have said, limit activity as much as possible. If you see no improvement in a week, or if you see any worsening, then the Vet check can' be put off.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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An update:
I got home from work today and let Katch out of his kennel and he seems to be fine. He's walking and bouncing around like a normal corgi. I'm going to monitor him for this week and keep him off the bed for a bit but it seems like it was probably just a strained muscle.
Thank you all for the advice and suggestions, it means a lot and I really do appreciate it.
Mike
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Sounds good!
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Permalink Reply by Stephani Shively on
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I have the same problem with Chase. We keep anti-inflammatories and Tramadol (for pain) in our medicine cabinet just for when it happens - but only if it doesn’t clear up in a day or two.
One suggestion though… Because of their short, stocky stature and crooked joints, our vet says that Corgis are often prone to arthritis and joint problems. He suggested that we keep our boys on Glucosamine. It has helped a lot. And it is much cheaper than a vet visit!
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