muscle pull, how long to heal? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T20:40:56Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/muscle-pull-how-long-to-heal?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1805450&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAnd it's hard to manipulate j…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-10-02:1150197:Comment:18054242013-10-02T00:59:42.364ZKatyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Katy201
And it's hard to manipulate joints to check the cruciate ligaments when they are fully awake. Had to do this a couple/few times and Buddha has partial tear on both knees. I like water therapy to get them back in shape after being laid up for a few weeks. Baby aspirin as needed but not daily, maybe few times a month. I certainly can't afford the surgery, not many can! Find out exactly what's going on and until you do, walks on a leash only. No crazy play or frapping ;)
And it's hard to manipulate joints to check the cruciate ligaments when they are fully awake. Had to do this a couple/few times and Buddha has partial tear on both knees. I like water therapy to get them back in shape after being laid up for a few weeks. Baby aspirin as needed but not daily, maybe few times a month. I certainly can't afford the surgery, not many can! Find out exactly what's going on and until you do, walks on a leash only. No crazy play or frapping ;) I called the vet and they sai…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-10-01:1150197:Comment:18053002013-10-01T01:37:14.825ZGeri & Sidneyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/GeriSidney
<p>I called the vet and they said I could monitor him 4-5 more days and see where he is there.</p>
<p>I called the vet and they said I could monitor him 4-5 more days and see where he is there.</p> Yes, esp if it is just a part…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-10-01:1150197:Comment:18054692013-10-01T00:46:51.312ZKaren Dadismanhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KarenDadisman
<p>Yes, esp if it is just a partial tear. For a good exam, they should sedate him. Corgis are good at hiding pain.</p>
<p>Yes, esp if it is just a partial tear. For a good exam, they should sedate him. Corgis are good at hiding pain.</p> Would he be able to walk on i…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-09-30:1150197:Comment:18053712013-09-30T22:18:44.647ZGeri & Sidneyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/GeriSidney
<p>Would he be able to walk on it normally if it was an ACL tear?</p>
<p>Would he be able to walk on it normally if it was an ACL tear?</p> I agree with John...sounds li…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-09-30:1150197:Comment:18052872013-09-30T22:14:28.499ZJennifer Markleyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JenniferMarkley
<p>I agree with John...sounds like an ACL tear. My Seanna has torn both of her rear legs. The best thing to do is surgery to fix it, and the earlier the better. I'd get him evaluated by a vet.</p>
<p>I agree with John...sounds like an ACL tear. My Seanna has torn both of her rear legs. The best thing to do is surgery to fix it, and the earlier the better. I'd get him evaluated by a vet.</p> Symptoms sound not unlike Al'…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-09-30:1150197:Comment:18054502013-09-30T21:23:39.905ZJohn Wolffhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JohnWolff92
<p>Symptoms sound not unlike Al's, and I think Al has CCL damage, not a simple pulled muscle. If it's a partial CCL tear, you want a good long rest. I would striclty inhibit running and romping and jumping for weeks. You will get some very bad advice from someone you love: "I'm healed. Perfectly. I feel GREAT. Now throw the ball already!"</p>
<p>Put all the balls out-of-sight for awhile.</p>
<p>I have also heard you can give 81mg aspirin, but our "holistic" vet does not like it. He…</p>
<p>Symptoms sound not unlike Al's, and I think Al has CCL damage, not a simple pulled muscle. If it's a partial CCL tear, you want a good long rest. I would striclty inhibit running and romping and jumping for weeks. You will get some very bad advice from someone you love: "I'm healed. Perfectly. I feel GREAT. Now throw the ball already!"</p>
<p>Put all the balls out-of-sight for awhile.</p>
<p>I have also heard you can give 81mg aspirin, but our "holistic" vet does not like it. He doesn't like Rimadyl, either.</p> Our 10 year old dobie has don…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-09-30:1150197:Comment:18051652013-09-30T12:06:20.638ZBev Levyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/BevLevy
<p>Our 10 year old dobie has done this a few times. I try to eliminate the medication after a few days and then limit her activity even in the house until she goes at least 2 days without limping. The problem with the pain meds is that dogs then take that as a signal that they are all better and resume normal activity and then are prone to re-injury. It is a delicate balance to limit their pain but not encourage too much activity. Hope Sydney is better soon!</p>
<p>Our 10 year old dobie has done this a few times. I try to eliminate the medication after a few days and then limit her activity even in the house until she goes at least 2 days without limping. The problem with the pain meds is that dogs then take that as a signal that they are all better and resume normal activity and then are prone to re-injury. It is a delicate balance to limit their pain but not encourage too much activity. Hope Sydney is better soon!</p>