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How bad do you think this is? Video« on: January 29, 2008, 04:04:53 PM »
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I hate to run crying to the vet all the time...but with Grace's little set back on her leg i will in a day or two if this isn't looking any better. what do you think?
she has an appointment tomorrow at 10:20. the more she walks on it though, the better she does. it's not hot to touch and there doesn't seem to be any swelling.
maybe i'm talking outloud and trying to wish away the ACL thing, but i don't want her to have to go through that.
we just went outside and she wanted to play in the snow and bounce. and she jumpped on the couch with authority.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yslXw19J4o
she has an appointment tomorrow at 10:20. the more she walks on it though, the better she does. it's not hot to touch and there doesn't seem to be any swelling.
maybe i'm talking outloud and trying to wish away the ACL thing, but i don't want her to have to go through that.
we just went outside and she wanted to play in the snow and bounce. and she jumpped on the couch with authority.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yslXw19J4o
Re: How bad do you think this is? Video« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 04:56:18 PM »
I'd keep going to the vet, or at least I'd be calling them regularly if she doesn't get better. I am NO authority and have never had a dog with ACL, but it looks like a bad limp to me. Tani had a limp for about a week. I (ok, hubby) wanted to give it time to resolve. When it didn't, I took her in. Luckily, it was just some kind of strain, and anti-inflammitory meds helped her get past it. If you've been through all that with Grace already, I'd start saving $ for the ACL surgery if that is what is being recommended. BTW, too cute that she shook her head like "No" when you asked her if she was getting better!!!
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Awww...poor little girl! I'm sorry, I am of absolutely no help with the exception that I'm crossing my fingers and sending you and Gracie positive thoughts!!! Good luck!
awww poor little Gracie girl 
Has the vet tried any anti-inflamitories with her? It does seem to be a very pronounced limp. You had said she over did it the other day--my guess would be that she has reinjured it before it had time to heal.
Has the vet tried any anti-inflamitories with her? It does seem to be a very pronounced limp. You had said she over did it the other day--my guess would be that she has reinjured it before it had time to heal. « Last Edit: January 29, 2008, 05:29:22 PM by Icerotti »
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this was a re do of the limp she got 3 weeks ago and busted up again tuesday. it has gotten a little better since tuesday. and she's not holding it up in the air like Lady always did when she needed a leg done.
i took her to the vet early this month and it had already had about 5 days to get less pronounced before the vet saw it. the vet was ok with us using asprin since it was helping...i will have to get the vet meds this time. there's not any swelling or pain to touch any part of her leg.
she loves to play in the snow and making her not jump in it is tough.
today she's slept a lot. i put an ice pack on it for about an hour and she's sleeping again. i love the bed on the floor too. it's easier for her to get in and i don't worry so much. but she is able to jump up which i hear is a good sign.
i'll have to let everyone know what i hear tomorrow. we need to get better soon...we have a lot of miles to put on our old bodies this summer.
i took her to the vet early this month and it had already had about 5 days to get less pronounced before the vet saw it. the vet was ok with us using asprin since it was helping...i will have to get the vet meds this time. there's not any swelling or pain to touch any part of her leg.
she loves to play in the snow and making her not jump in it is tough.
today she's slept a lot. i put an ice pack on it for about an hour and she's sleeping again. i love the bed on the floor too. it's easier for her to get in and i don't worry so much. but she is able to jump up which i hear is a good sign.
i'll have to let everyone know what i hear tomorrow. we need to get better soon...we have a lot of miles to put on our old bodies this summer.
« Last Edit: January 29, 2008, 05:57:54 PM by Lin (just Lin) »
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and it is cold. 
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