Limping again

[Stacia]

I hope it is a 'blip' and will go away again. Do you think all the playing is good for her now that Reuben is getting bigger? It is a worry and I do understand that, having Rourke with his permanent limp. I expect Metacam will work its magic x

 

[kateincornwall]

In fairness , it is usually Nelly who instigates play , and most of the time it is harmless tuggy games with toys , but as he has got bigger I am mindful of the size difference and step in if necessary x

 

[Lab_adore]

I hope Nelly is better soon and enjoys her well deserved princess status at the cafe

 

[kateincornwall]

Happy to report that metacam , a good rest and no play allowed has seen an improvement . I took Reuben for a walk around the village last night , so that he would be tired and less inclined to want to play , it worked . This morning , I took them both to the woods , Paul managed a little way with me , then took her back to the car whilst I carried on with the boy and I will do the same this afternoon and for the next few days to allow her leg to recover . Felt awful sending her back to the car but its ultimately for her good x

 

[Anne123]

Maybe

Soft sand is really hard to walk or run on. Not so bad where it's hard and flat by the waterline.

We were told the beach was a no go area for pups under 1 year of age.....

 

[M.F.]

We were told the beach was a no go area for pups under 1 year of age.....

Us, too. Our boy didn’t see the beach till he was 10 months old—the age the breeder said he could go. And then only for 20 mins max. And yet I see loads of pups at the beach!

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Aww...glad she's feeling better. I imagine Paul is appreciating the extra snuggles at the cafe, big softie that he is.

Funny about the beach as I was always told the exact opposite of what everyone is saying above, namely that the sand was good for the joints and much better to walk on than hard dirt or concrete. I could have sworn that both my ortho surgeons said it was better to walk them at the beach than on the neighborhood sidewalks, for example.

On the other hand, I remember the exact moment Mama Jodhi's cruciate tore because I was watching her fly down the beach after Brogan and it just crumpled underneath her.

 

[snowbunny]

Hard sand is great because it has a little give, so less impact than tarmac. But deep, dry sand that the dog sinks into - it's hard work for joints. Great for building muscle, though

 

[kateincornwall]

Poor munchkin must be feeling rotten , she has done the unthinkable and snapped at Reuben a couple of times today, for no reason other than he walked past her , I guess its a natural defence mechanism , because its been thus far unknown x

 

[Rosie]

Ah, poor Nelly! Really hope it all settles down for her soon.

 

[Stacia]

Poor munchkin must be feeling rotten , she has done the unthinkable and snapped at Reuben a couple of times today, for no reason other than he walked past her , I guess its a natural defence mechanism , because its been thus far unknown x

I guess it hurts and she is telling him 'don't come near me, you might make it hurt more" dear little soul xx

 

[kateincornwall]

I guess it hurts and she is telling him 'don't come near me, you might make it hurt more" dear little soul xx

Thankfully , he has taken the hint , she needs much rest .

 

[Granca]

I hope Nelly improves soon and feels less sore. Reuben seems to understand her very well too - it’s lovely that they get on so well.

 

[snowbunny]

Poor Nelly, it’s so sad when our lovely pups are suffering. It’s wonderful that Reuben is taking note of her language, some wouldn’t be so receptive.

 

[SwampDonkey]

Oh Nelly XXX

 

[Mabel’smummy]

Fingers crossed Nelly shows some improvement soon. It’s so sad when they are in pain.

 

[VanillaBean]

Hope Nelly gets better soon and the limp goes away.

Nelly hope you enjoy that carrot cake at the cafe

 

[Cath]

Poor little Nelly

 

[Aitch]

Poor Nelly and poor you. Would it be worth a visit to the vet? I hope the little fluffikins gets better soon.

 

[kateincornwall]

Poor Nelly and poor you. Would it be worth a visit to the vet? I hope the little fluffikins gets better soon.

She went to the Vets on Monday , hence the metacam . Adding that Nelly has been in the care of our Vets almost continually since we had her .