Help Needed! Shoulder Injury

[Rybri79]

My 11 month old boy Bronx ran up a short but steep incline today at the dog park to see another dog coming into the park. When he got to the top he immediately went down on his front right leg. He could not put any weight on it (and still can't 6 hours later). Took him to the vet and they said no broken bones, but ortho exam isolated the issue in the shoulder. No x rays - just gave me some anti inflammatory and said to rest him hard for a while. I feel terrible like I should have called him back from running up that hill. But has anybody else had a similar experience? Just want some reassurance that my boy will be able to walk ok again soon.

Thanks, Ryan.

 

[Hankster]

only thing I can say is that a few of ours have had different 'growth' or growing type injuries and once well rested, all are fine. I would look for the thread on limping or something like that on here and you'll see others may have been in that same situation... Best of luck.. let us know..

 

[helsonwheels]

Usually most impacts injuries is when dogs jumps down and not up. So yes I would follow what your vet said n finish the pills. I would also massage him very so lightly with coconut oil and a few drops of lavender, peppermint (these oils works as anti inflammatories) and the hardest part......no running, playing, jumping and all that good stuff!

 

[ddnene]

Very common for bullies to have soft tissue injuries, they seem to mask pain well so by the time you see a problem it's too late. Force him to rest and take his meds... he will be as good as new very soon.

 

[2BullyMama]

My 11 month old boy Bronx ran up a short but steep incline today at the dog park to see another dog coming into the park. When he got to the top he immediately went down on his front right leg. He could not put any weight on it (and still can't 6 hours later). Took him to the vet and they said no broken bones, but ortho exam isolated the issue in the shoulder. No x rays - just gave me some anti inflammatory and said to rest him hard for a while. I feel terrible like I should have called him back from running up that hill. But has anybody else had a similar experience? Just want some reassurance that my boy will be able to walk ok again soon.

Thanks, Ryan.

How is he doing!? it is common to happen, as others have said a few days rest with the med and he will be good as new

 

[Rybri79]

He seems to be getting a little better...he was finally able to go to the bathroom (he didn't for a day and a half) and he is starting to get upset with me for keeping him in his room so that's a good sign because initially he didn't care and just slept. Seems to be able to put a little weight on the leg now, but I'm still supporting him because I want him to have more rest for a few more days.

 

[2BullyMama]

He seems to be getting a little better...he was finally able to go to the bathroom (he didn't for a day and a half) and he is starting to get upset with me for keeping him in his room so that's a good sign because initially he didn't care and just slept. Seems to be able to put a little weight on the leg now, but I'm still supporting him because I want him to have more rest for a few more days.

yes, keep him settled for about 3 days and it should heal up fine

 

[Rybri79]

Bronx is better now! Did 2 weeks of really limited activity. He is good now! Thanks everybody.

 

[helsonwheels]

Bronx is better now! Did 2 weeks of really limited activity. He is good now! Thanks everybody.

Ahhhh our little trooper came through! Good job!!! Glad he's back on track.

 

[2BullyMama]

Bronx is better now! Did 2 weeks of really limited activity. He is good now! Thanks everybody.

Awesome!!


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