Bum Leg
How horribly ironic that I just posted a couple of days ago about doing more stretching and conditioning with Marge so as to thwart injury.
The last couple of days, Marge looked stiff when she got up after sleeping a while. I wasn't completely sure, but she seemed to favor her right hind just a tiny bit for the first few steps. Yet, her gait looked fine, and the walk we went on yesterday went fine as well. I even took some video today out in the field and was going to post it, since I couldn't find anything wrong with the way she was moving.
Today, I thought I saw her shifting her weight from the right hind to the left hind. Again, I wasn't sure if I was turning something into nothing... as I told my friend Roxanne, who so graciously gave me her thoughts about the whole thing (she's got a dog with bad knees, Ginko), if you're looking for something to be wrong, you're bound to find something wrong. So, I stopped worrying about it for the evening and decided to see what tomorrow will bring.
Just now, however, things got a little worse. I was sitting, playing with Marge on the floor, and I guess somehow her back leg hit into my body, maybe at an awkward angle. Then, she really started limping, and held her foot in the air for a couple of seconds. Once again, the limp subsided, and her movement was normal or close to it, but now I knew for sure that I saw something. I sent her directly to lay down.
The only possible cause I can think of is her zoomy burst on the beach on Tuesday. She hasn't done agility or anything like that lately.
I guess it's time for the vet. I originally thought this may be a joint issue, since she worked out of it so quickly, but now I'm not so sure. We'll see what tomorrow brings, but I have a feeling a trip to the doctor is in our schedule.
I really hope what ever this is isn't severe. True to my nature as a worrier, some scary thoughts are brewing inside my head. Send your good thoughts our way, please.
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My best bet is a muscle pull, but I have my fingers crossed for you that it's nothing!
Oh dear, Marge. I'm sending my strongest golden vibes your way that your knee gets furry better furry soon!
Big Hugs xo
Sammie
Oh no! Marge, we really hope and pray that you have not injured yourself too badly. Just rest and take care of yourself until the doctor looks at it.
Good luck and keep us all posted, please! We luv you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Luv,
Riley and Star.
We'll be sending some GoldenSibe Vibes from 'next door'!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
good thoughts sent for sure....do as many alternating hot and cold packs as you can and you can try some gentle walking to keep it from getting stiff if she will put weight on it, and have her take it easy and hopefully it is just a bump, we will be anxiously waiting news....
Hey, just got your comment about the rally, and thanks, I sure hope we can do rally with the Liz eventually, I was hoping that rally would really help us bridge the gap between training and trialing in agility, and I am sure she will be able to do it eventually....but right now it sure seems to bring out too much handler focus in her in agility, poor Liz...but leave it to Liz to not react to things like other dogs, LOL, always taking things a step further then most.
Anyway, thanks again and take care of Marge!
Oh-oh!
I hope Marge is not in a lot of pain!
Much better going to see the Vet and to make sure everything is going to be ok!
Paws crossed!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
we're having ALL our paws crossed for sure and thats a lotta paws
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Poor Marge, always best to get these things checked out just in case but hopefully nothing serious.
We notice Bailey stiffens up after her walks sometimes - especially when she has been running.
We think this is her joints which is pretty common in bassets as they get older.
That wouldn't explain things for Marge as she is young and fit. Maybe she has pulled something tearing around the beach.
Let us know how you get on.
xxxx
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear Marge is limping a bit.
I agree with Kathy...cold/hot packs. Plus some gentle massaging of the leg. Walking, no running or jumping.....Hey, I wonder how I know these things? LOL.
I hope Marge is already feeling better after a night's rest.
We're definitely sending good thoughts your way! Please try not to worry - it doesn't help anything (mom knows this as she is a HUGE worrier herself)! Hope you get good news from the vet today - or better yet - Marge is fine this morning!
I use to have this springer spaniel. If he hurt his leg and then you reacted and went over and inspected it, the limp got so much worse. Then if you said, "oh, your ok" in a happy voice. The limp went away. Dogs are funny on what they pick up on. Sending positive , healing thougths your way. Diana
Oh no Marge. We hope your leg is feeling better soon. Take it easy.
Love Ruby & Penny
I'm hoping all you are looking at is a little inflammation - we have had a number of scares that turned out to be the same. Does Marge get anything with glucosamine in it? Just curious.
Good luck today!
Paws are crossed here in Colorado. I'd place my bets on something minor since Marge has been so active for so long with few problems.
Paws are crossed here in Colorado. I'd place my bets on something minor since Marge has been so active for so long with few problems.
Ouch! No zoomies for Marge, for a couple of days. I am sure she'll be fine!
Sending healing thoughts Marge's way!
Oh no! I'm sure it's just a sore muscle from your super sonic zoomies! Feel better and tell mom to get you some ice cream to make you feel even better!
My Paws are crossed for you.
OH MY, I hope it's nothing and I'm SENDING VERY GOOD THOUGHTS your way!!!
I am a big worrier also and I'm at the vets a lot because of that. I will have eveyone cross their paws for you!
Have a nice weekend.
Deborah
Oh, I am Most Sorry to hear this. I will be sending my warmest, best get well thoughts to Marge. Brudder Ranger has had that happen a couple of times and my mom gives him a baby aspirin which helps him lots. (Mom says to be sure to call your vet first, tho.)
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
We sure hope Marge is OK!!! We'll say a prayer for her. Hopefully it's just a little muscle pull or something and with rest she'll be as good as new!
Play bows,
Zim
Sounds like there's a little pain there. Do you have any Rimadyl on hand? I always try that first. If you can figure out where the pain is, hot compresses might help. It's hard to pinpoint the painful area sometimes. best to get it checked out, especially with a trial approaching.
Oh, shoot! Here I'm telling you not to worry, to give it time. I hope she feels better very soon.
Think positive Mom.. It will make Marge feel lots better. Huge Heeler vibes go out to you.. The power of the paw at work again..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
It's no fun having a hurt dog and worrying all the time, trust me- we've been there for the past couple months. Best of luck to you girls, hopefully it's nothing serious!
Dang, sorry to hear that. Sending positive healing vibes Marge's way. Hope she's back to 100% asap!
We're thinking of you! Momma thinks it is always best to go to the vet even though it costs lots of dollars because then you know what is going on. Sure hope it isn't serious.
Slobbers,
Mango
Just now catching up myself! Don't know how I keep getting so far behind on all my pals' blogs!! That was some tree that fell on your grandma's house!! And what a lovely visit to the beach! So sorry to hear about the bum leg, but at least it sounds like the sort of thing that is just a little bump in the road, not permanent. Hope Marge is feeling better soon - I'm sure it weighs heavy on you to know she's hurting!
Michelle
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