Help Needed! how long do i wait, Lola is limping

[Texas Carol]

@aprilemari...I'm sad Lola is limping and still doing so Will keep her (and
you) in prayers that she heals w/out further methods needed asap. Sending
love & hugs of comfort, it's terrible when we are worried for them. <3

Cami injured her left hind leg a week ago, still limping altho, not yelping now
or showing any sign of pain when I handle it. I kept her quiet & confined until
pain & swelling was gone but she is limping still. I'm going to give her another
week then take her in if still limping then.

 

[aprilemari]

@aprilemari...I'm sad Lola is limping and still doing so Will keep her (and
you) in prayers that she heals w/out further methods needed asap. Sending
love & hugs of comfort, it's terrible when we are worried for them. <3

Cami injured her left hind leg a week ago, still limping altho, not yelping now
or showing any sign of pain when I handle it. I kept her quiet & confined until
pain & swelling was gone but she is limping still. I'm going to give her another
week then take her in if still limping then.

it's amazing how much our babies are able to tolerate by way of pain, huh? I can't even tell if Lola is in pain or not, she has never made a yip whatsoever. And continues to use her limping arm. I wish I had her tolerance.

 

[Texas Carol]

it's amazing how much our babies are able to tolerate by way of pain, huh? I can't even tell if Lola is in pain or not, she has never made a yip whatsoever. And continues to use her limping arm. I wish I had her tolerance.

Yes, I know...to hear Cami cry in pain (knowing their tolerance) made me cry

 

[aprilemari]

I just wanted to give an update on Lola. She went to the vet and he did find that she did have a reaction to some pressures on her right shoulder. He did an xray on her two arms and sent them to an orthopaedic surgeon, who replied that he/she did not see anything out of the ordinary or anything out of place. Our vet did show us the xrays and mentioned a bit of arthritis in the non-limping arm's elbow. He suggested putting her back on the NSAID metacam and to take it easy. It has been over 1 month with a limp. It is better in the mornings, and worse as she exercises. I started up the metacam again today. She doesnt seem to be in pain at all, but I suppose its harder for me to see her limp than it is for her to run around like a puppy and play with a limp.

 

[bullmama]

I just wanted to give an update on Lola. She went to the vet and he did find that she did have a reaction to some pressures on her right shoulder. He did an xray on her two arms and sent them to an orthopaedic surgeon, who replied that he/she did not see anything out of the ordinary or anything out of place. Our vet did show us the xrays and mentioned a bit of arthritis in the non-limping arm's elbow. He suggested putting her back on the NSAID metacam and to take it easy. It has been over 1 month with a limp. It is better in the mornings, and worse as she exercises. I started up the metacam again today. She doesnt seem to be in pain at all, but I suppose its harder for me to see her limp than it is for her to run around like a puppy and play with a limp.

Awwwe, I am sorry to hear about Lola. Is she also taking any kind of joint lubricant or supplement yet? I have seen on here many times before a med starting with a G.... seems to work miracles sometimes. I think [MENTION=2894]2BullyMama[/MENTION] has given it to Banks, and another member Sheila long ago, her boy could not even stand up at all on his rear legs. I sure hope, whatever it is that is going on, she will be comfortable with whatever treatment comes up, and so you don't have to worry so much.

 

[Texas Carol]

I just wanted to give an update on Lola. She went to the vet and he did find that she did have a reaction to some pressures on her right shoulder. He did an xray on her two arms and sent them to an orthopaedic surgeon, who replied that he/she did not see anything out of the ordinary or anything out of place. Our vet did show us the xrays and mentioned a bit of arthritis in the non-limping arm's elbow. He suggested putting her back on the NSAID metacam and to take it easy. It has been over 1 month with a limp. It is better in the mornings, and worse as she exercises. I started up the metacam again today. She doesnt seem to be in pain at all, but I suppose its harder for me to see her limp than it is for her to run around like a puppy and play with a limp.

Thanks so much for the update as I've thought about y'all daily. Have you put
Lola on a joint supplement yet?

Cami just finished her meds and like Lola, still has slight limping. We'll be going
to specialist for x-rays (Mother got sick for 3 weeks so got slowed down) but
really, I think it comes own to keeping them on anti inflammatories, joint meds,
and trying laser treatment & acupuncture then seeing what helps THEM most.
I'll update soon and you keep doing so. I pray our babies recover and soon!
GOD be with y'all <3

 

[2BullyMama]

I just wanted to give an update on Lola. She went to the vet and he did find that she did have a reaction to some pressures on her right shoulder. He did an xray on her two arms and sent them to an orthopaedic surgeon, who replied that he/she did not see anything out of the ordinary or anything out of place. Our vet did show us the xrays and mentioned a bit of arthritis in the non-limping arm's elbow. He suggested putting her back on the NSAID metacam and to take it easy. It has been over 1 month with a limp. It is better in the mornings, and worse as she exercises. I started up the metacam again today. She doesnt seem to be in pain at all, but I suppose its harder for me to see her limp than it is for her to run around like a puppy and play with a limp.

so does that mean it is more of a nerve issue? Her bones/shoulders seem good and no arthritis there, what is causing the limp did they say?

Banks has fused vertebrae, also known as 'butterfly vertebrae' cause in the x-ray, it looks like a butterfly on top of that she is full with arthritis in her spine and hips (along with HD). All those issues have not resolution so her life is about pain management, has been since she was about 4 years old. Keep in mind, nothing has ever stopped Banks from playing, running, being a beeotch, eating... she has been 100% happy, beeotchy, Bulldog her whole life.

She is on three meds daily, but the one that keeps her unaware of her pain is Gabapentin. it is a neurological drug to stops the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain,. I LOVE this med as it does not make her sleep or seem 'high'. she is just Banks, beeotchyness and all, she runs, plays, can do steps and get on/off furniture, etc.... she is just a dog living her life.

Banks is on the following daily:
Tramadol 100mg 2x a day
Deramaxx 37.5 mg a day (I sometimes skip a few days to see how she is doing, but in the winter she gets it everyday)
Gabapentin 300mg 1x a time (she gets this with dinner, as we work during the day so she is sleeping... night is when she needs it)

hope that helps some.... let me know if you have any questions

 

[Texas Carol]

so does that mean it is more of a nerve issue? Her bones/shoulders seem good and no arthritis there, what is causing the limp did they say?

Banks has fused vertebrae, also known as 'butterfly vertebrae' cause in the x-ray, it looks like a butterfly on top of that she is full with arthritis in her spine and hips (along with HD). All those issues have not resolution so her life is about pain management, has been since she was about 4 years old. Keep in mind, nothing has ever stopped Banks from playing, running, being a beeotch, eating... she has been 100% happy, beeotchy, Bulldog her whole life.

She is on three meds daily, but the one that keeps her unaware of her pain is Gabapentin. it is a neurological drug to stops the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain,. I LOVE this med as it does not make her sleep or seem 'high'. she is just Banks, beeotchyness and all, she runs, plays, can do steps and get on/off furniture, etc.... she is just a dog living her life.

Banks is on the following daily:
Tramadol 100mg 2x a day
Deramaxx 37.5 mg a day (I sometimes skip a few days to see how she is doing, but in the winter she gets it everyday)
Gabapentin 300mg 1x a time (she gets this with dinner, as we work during the day so she is sleeping... night is when she needs it)

hope that helps some.... let me know if you have any questions

Very helpful post, Christine and a good guideline to ask Vet about our bully's
needs. Banks (and Chelios) are so blessed to have you as Momma).
Snding big 'ole hugs to you!