Maxx has a limp :(

[snowbunny]

I can't see anything in the first video. Int he second one, his gait is certainly "off" between 7s and 11s, but that might be because he's fiddling with the ball. It tends to be easier to see these things at a trot rather than a run, so if you can get some more side-on, direct front-on and direct rear-on video, you'd probably be able to see better.

 

[HAH]

First video looks fine, second one I see a slight stumble on the turn and a few nods on his right - but nothing conclusive (was his cut on his front right?). Reckon you’re doing exactly the right thing, keep an eye but (easily said!) don’t over-fret - especially since you know he’s got a bit of a cut that will be uncomfortable for a few days.

 

[Naya]

Hopefully it’s just the cut that is aggravating him. Hope it heals soon x

 

[Stacia]

I could see the slightest limp and a bit of stiffness in the first video but nothing in the second! I find that Labs have a strange gait sometimes

 

[Atemas]

I find that Labs have a strange gait sometimes

That’s why it’s difficult to tell from a video. I know what people mean about video 2 but Red does that often and she has no limp or apparent problems so I dismissed it

 

[Beanwood]

I can see a subtle limp on the second video, at the point, where if there was tenderness in that area I would expect to see this. Very slow gait often picks up "pressure points", this is because more time is on the affected leg/paw and or group of muscles. Equally, when turning at walking pace, this also can be diagnostic of a problem, because it puts unequal pressure on a muscle area, such as the shoulder, or hip.

When Maxx is in a nice flowing trot/run the problem disappears, although to my eye he doesn't extend quite as much on the affected foreleg, that could be nothing though! A good way to check would be to video big circles on lead, first going one way than the other.

A useful exercise is to slow down the video, you can do this to any video on youtube by clicking the settings cogwheel on the bottom right hand side f the clip.

Right now, I wouldn't be doing any retrieves with Maxx, until you have absolutely no doubt that everything is sorted.

PS: More videos please, for no reason other that I love watching Maxx!

 

[snowbunny]

All of what @Beanwood said plus, you know the people who can see this stuff? The people who are trained to do it. So if you're concerned there's something "off", get him referred to a specialist who will be able to see the subtlest of signs in a nanosecond. With joint issues, it's always best to be proactive and get them seen to earlier rather than later, because once their bodies have "learnt" that it hurts to do a certain movement, it's hard to re-"teach" the body that it's actually OK.

 

[Natalie]

I can see something in that second clip, for just a few seconds. However, it's most likely to be a slight strain, especially if it has improved today since yesterday. I'd definitely give him a few days on lead, gentle walks and hopefully it will improve. It's good to look all over his body, for example, when Monty has an elbow issue, he sort of bobs along from the neck/ shoulder. This might be what @Beanwood is saying in a more effective way.

 

[Lab_adore]

I'm sure he's not quite right, we have been watching him carefully and one minute he is fine and then you see a barely perceptible limp. We will take him to the vet but right now work is crazy and my Dad is having surgery tomorrow so Steve is out and about organising things, getting his groceries etc. Hopefully he will get time this arvo. Otherwise it will have to be Thursday - but Maxx doesn't seem bothered at all and is quite indignant at having very slow, careful walks around the block instead of being able to run run run at the park

Thanks so much for your input everyone

 

[Oberon]

That is a good point about the walking versus trotting creating different demands and patterns, Beanwood. I saw unevenness at the walk, but when it went away at the trot I thought “oh, he’s actually ok”. Wrong!

Made me think about my retired horse, who has arthritis. It shows up the most on slow, tight turns.

 

[Emily]

With joint issues, it's always best to be proactive and get them seen to earlier rather than later, because once their bodies have "learnt" that it hurts to do a certain movement, it's hard to

My dad had his knee done at the start of the year. The hardest part of the physio/rehab was learning to walk properly again, without a limp!

 

[Lab_adore]

Dad is having a big skin cancer cut out of his lower leg. His local skin guy has had two goes at it but didn't get it all. So this guy is a plastic surgeon but the wound will be quite bad and lower legs don't heal well - especially when you are nearly 95

Maxx is not happy with the low activity level. I just heard a herd of elephants approaching but no, it was Maxx with a stolen empty pot plant racing and lurching through the house with it while Steve tried to get it off him. I was on a call and had to mute it was so loud!

 

[Atemas]

the wound will be quite bad and lower legs don't heal well - especially when you are nearly 95

Fingers crossed all goes well for him - my mum had a tumour thing removed from her shin when she was 95. I was really really worried it wouldn’t heal well but it did

 

[Lab_adore]

Thanks Alison

 

[Granca]

Hope all goes well with your father’s surgery, @Lab_adore.
for Maxx too.

 

[Emily]

Dad is having a big skin cancer cut out of his lower leg. His local skin guy has had two goes at it but didn't get it all. So this guy is a plastic surgeon but the wound will be quite bad and lower legs don't heal well - especially when you are nearly 95

Good luck to your dad xx

 

[Oberon]

Hope it all goes well and he makes a good recovery.

 

[Loraseal]

Oh @Lab_adore hope all goes well with your Dad's surgery.
If you are keeping Maxx on short walks, maybe you should also reduce his food? I am sure Maxx will love that......NOT!

 

[Jacqui-S]

Good luck from me too. Hope the healing progresses well and that the patient follows all the right advice.

I would definitely get the limp checked or it's going to drive you round the twist. And I totally agree with @Oberon . Lilly has a wobbly back leg and struggles tottering around the house at times but still loons off after a deer full tilt....

 

[SwampDonkey]

All the best for your dad today