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- Thread starter Gill
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- East Sussex
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- Malvern Worcestershire
The vet said there is nothing to be done, I suggester Paracetamol but she said no! Rourke seems ok in himself, he still runs around despite being so very lame, but when we get home he goes and lies somewhere and then is very stiff when he gets up. It is his right fore leg which is such the problem now, vet thinks it is due to the arthritis in left hind leg and the balance in his body is causing the problem in fore leg.Oh Jelinga I am so sorry for you.
What has the vet told you? Can Rourke take paracetamol or is it no painkillers at all? It must be very upsetting for both of you. How is Rourke in himself?
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- Herefordshire, UK
I did hydrotherapy with Doug. Because she of his SLO his gait was damaged. We used hydrotherapy to balance him out and get things working in a better way. H it really helped.
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- Malvern Worcestershire
I tried physio for him some time ago, just as Covid struck, this was for left hind, didn't help. The vet suggested hydrotherapy but when he swims it makes his back leg arthritis worse! I have no idea why she said no paracetamol, she just looked shocked when I mentioned it! I do have some. I just hope it is like his back leg, comes and goes, flares up, flares down, but it is depressing. He had a walk this afternoon and was perfectly happy despite being lame
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Maybe I will try again, that is encouraging, thanks Swampy.
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- Herefordshire, UK
Jacqui-S
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- Fife, Scotland
Lilly is on Paracetamol. 1/2 tablet twice a day, just a low dose, an extra 1/2 if she has done a lot (25kg ish)
Also Golden Paste (turmeric black pepper and coconut oil)
And YouMove Plus.
Many people also sweat by CBD oil, but we haven't needed to go there.
I would be speaking to my vet again about pain relief.
Also Golden Paste (turmeric black pepper and coconut oil)
And YouMove Plus.
Many people also sweat by CBD oil, but we haven't needed to go there.
I would be speaking to my vet again about pain relief.
No it's very different very structured and careful.Sounds like this is far worse for you than him @Jelinga
A chiropractor might be able to help him.
With hydrotherapy though it wouldn't be like him just swimming by himself would it ?
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- Malvern Worcestershire
Rourke is on CBD oi and YouMove Plus and salmon oil.I may give him half a tab of Paracetamol then x
Maybe treadmill hydrotherapy rather than swimming would be worth trying if you can find this near you. Our collie-cross had this after her cruciate op. The speed of the treadmill and the depth of water can be regulated to suit the dog, so this may be more suitable for Rourke and less strain on his hind legs.
I hope you can find something to make him more comfortable.
Oh @Jelinga, I’m so sorry about Rourke. Have you tried laser therapy? It really had a positive effect on Snowie’s sore back (arthritic spine).
I’d definitely add the turmeric paste to his daily diet. So easy to make.
1/2 cup turmeric powder
2 cups water
Boil up in a small pot, then simmer and stir continuously (can stick and burn) for about 8 mins. Add water if too stiff. Should become like a paste.
When cool but still warm, add 1/3 cup coconut oil and mix through (or any other oil if you have no coconut oil).
When cooled, add 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, mix well.
Freeze in small batches. Keep one week’s worth in the fridge. It goes off very quickly.
Give 1 teaspoon a day, preferably half in the morning, 1/2 evening. Can mix into something tasty to make him eat it.
I take it myself (neat!) for my sore finger joints (too much computer work and phone use!!).
Have you considered a holistic vet who can suggest other treatment modalities?
I really hope it’s not osteosarcoma. I can imagine how worried you are. Thinking of you xxx
I’d definitely add the turmeric paste to his daily diet. So easy to make.
1/2 cup turmeric powder
2 cups water
Boil up in a small pot, then simmer and stir continuously (can stick and burn) for about 8 mins. Add water if too stiff. Should become like a paste.
When cool but still warm, add 1/3 cup coconut oil and mix through (or any other oil if you have no coconut oil).
When cooled, add 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, mix well.
Freeze in small batches. Keep one week’s worth in the fridge. It goes off very quickly.
Give 1 teaspoon a day, preferably half in the morning, 1/2 evening. Can mix into something tasty to make him eat it.
I take it myself (neat!) for my sore finger joints (too much computer work and phone use!!).
Have you considered a holistic vet who can suggest other treatment modalities?
I really hope it’s not osteosarcoma. I can imagine how worried you are. Thinking of you xxx
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Absolutely! Olive oil is excellent.
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
I would be referred to an orthopaedic vet in Worcester, we were referred there some years back when Rourke had tendonitis of the shoulders, he opened up Rourke but didn't do anything. Rourke's paw is very splayed, I don't think that anything can be done. Will see what the x-ray reveals on Friday.I would seriously consider a second opinion with a different vet.
I am so sorry Rourke is struggling with limping. This is tough on you too.
Jacqui-S
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- Location
- Fife, Scotland
@Jelinga , I think many of us feel Rourke may be missing out on painkillers when there may be something that might suit him.
That's why @Beanwood thinks a second opinion on the analgesia, which doesn't need to be an ortho vet, is a good idea and I firmly agree with this.
Just for the record, I buy my Golden Paste from The Golden Paste Company
That's why @Beanwood thinks a second opinion on the analgesia, which doesn't need to be an ortho vet, is a good idea and I firmly agree with this.
Just for the record, I buy my Golden Paste from The Golden Paste Company
A fresh eye with a good knowledge of available pain relief would be a good idea. Perhaps exploring a few more alternatives might help. I use paracetamol with liberal per my vet you can use them it's just anti inflammatories you can't.