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Comment by Rose Iski on March 4, 2011 at 12:44pm

Hi,

Thank you for the comments, kind words and good suggestions for my helping keep my corgiTeddi pain free.

I 'll try to see if I can use a gentle leader on her, as that is something very easy for me to pick up at my area pet center. That said, I do like the idea of a padded harness and appreciate the link to see and buy these.

Jane asked what the vet called Teddi's problem....Teddi was seen at my local vet who took X-rays but he had no answer as to what was going on with her.

 On his suggestion I took Teddi to the University of Pennsylvania animal hospital. There she was seen by the best of their ortho department. Sad to say, that I didn't write down the exact name of her problem once I was told it...I can only say I guess I was more focused on the treatment options being presented to me. But when I take Teddi back for her next visit I'll ask that it be written down because I really should know.

 I was told treatment of this condition in giant breeds is a straightforward plan. One where they operate and remove the dying muscle, as other muscles would compensate for its loss. Sadly, this is not something they would consider doing in a corgi because of their unique leg design. My vet agreeded adding that it is not an option for any dwarf breed. 

I was told to consider her having stem-cell therapy, however our local vet wasn't keen on our doing this so, we have started a course of treatment and are giving her Meloxicam and Glycoflex as prescribed.

Her limp is greatly improved and I'm hoping if I can find a proper harness it may soon be gone.

Thanks again, I appreciate your help and interest,

Rose

 

Comment by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on March 4, 2011 at 3:41am

im sorry this happened to you corgi:( and i also recommend the gentle leader since it would be on her head but i understand that not all dogs like that so the mesh harness that Melissa suggested would be a great choice since its soft padding. make sure to teach her NOT to pull if she does i recommend the yuppie puppie no pull harness with padding and mesh in the front of the chest

Comment by Geri & Sidney on March 3, 2011 at 7:52pm

Hi Rose,

I'm so sorry about your corgi's diagnosis. Sidney was three when he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. He had surgery, but the resulting arthritis will keep him from enjoying long walks like he used to. I'm really not sure how to stop them from jumping around (jumping would hurt Sid's hips, so he doesn't do it). I hope one of our training experts will chime in here with a good suggestion or two. Good luck! Your corgi is lucky to have someone who cares so much about her.

Comment by Jane on March 3, 2011 at 7:16pm

I've only used this harness in the car but I think it might be something to consider. Like the one Melissa posted, most of the pressure is on the chest area instead of the legs/shoulders. Henry never complains about wearing it at all.

http://www.rcpets.com/rcpets/index.php/browse/category/id/3in1VVH#m...

May I ask what type of problem the vet said it was?

Comment by Melissa and Franklin! on March 3, 2011 at 5:20pm

what about a gentle leader or halti? Since you place that on their muzzle it would remove any pressure from their neck and shoulder area. Those big wide mesh type harnesses like this:

 

http://www.petco.com/product/110237/PETCO-Comfort-Control-Pink-Dog-...

it may work because it spreads the pressure to the chest as well as shoulder area, but doesn't apply too much direct pressure to any one place. I have one for my chihuahua and they work great, most of the pull seems to go on the chest rather than shoulder or neck