Rommel, my big Dobe/Shep mix, has some kind of neck problem; he’s limping a little on his left front leg and yelping occasionally when he moves his head quickly. Our vet thinks it might be a pinched nerve caused by a ruptured disc. He’s been prescribed anti-inflammatories and rest for the next week. From the information I’ve found online, this treatment has a pretty good (80-90%) chance of resolving the problem; if not, he may need surgery.
I’m terribly worried about him. My critters mean a great deal to me, and I do my best to take good care of them. Hell, I’m a guy who hasn’t seen his own doc in two years but has over a thousand dollars of vet receipts so far this year. I love these little guys.
Have any of you folks been through this with your dogs? How did it turn out?
arthritis is pretty common in dogs, but it’s easily treatable with anti-inflamatories.
My mom beat me to it. Especially in shepherds and shepherd mixes, you’re going to run into a lot of that. Just keep an eye on him – he likely has a few more years left in him.
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The more I am around people, so goes a famous quote, the more I like my dogs.
Arthritis or a pinched nerve, etc. are likely and are treatable. Take care not to over stress the fellow with play or hunting; let him heal and watch for symptoms. I have several and we are all part of the same pack…
Hey, wait a minute: Is that Squeaky Wheel, as in “seeks grease”? I am in good company in here, aren’t I? Next thing you know Patum Peperium, Rachel Lucas, PDB, The Sniper, and LeatherneckM31 wil be regular commentors as well.
Later, and best to the doggies.
Dan Patterson
Arrogant Infidel
Hey, wait a minute: Is that Squeaky Wheel, as in “seeks grease”? I am in good company in here, aren’t I? Next thing you know Patum Peperium, Rachel Lucas, PDB, The Sniper, and LeatherneckM31 wil be regular commentors as well.
That is indeed Squeaky, or as I like to call her, my ex-girlfriend. PDB’s a regular too.
Thanks for the dog advice!
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Based on my personal experience (not my dog’s disc, mine) rest, steroids, and time. It’s never quite the same, but it’s good enough…