Gimpy Dakota

seazr · 08-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Well, Dakota "yiped" and limped again

so I took him to the vet today. The vet couldn't really find anything by palpitating except she thought he resisted a bit when she stretched his hip. So, she recommended hip x-rays.. She showed us the x-ray results and said that he has some indication of a bit of squaring of the ball in his left hip and although there really wasn’t an indication of a problem, that could be where the problem is. Well, ok Dr., but his problem is in the RIGHT leg!! Sheesh—that didn’t do much for our confidence!

She prescribed complete rest and anti-inflammatory meds for 2 to 3 weeks or until he is completely healed. I really don't think she has a clue. But looking online, there are many muscles in the hip region that do get strained--in particular iliopsoas strains in athletic dogs, and Dakota is VERY athletic. I'm guessing it's a strain of some sort and her recommendation of rest and inflammatory still seems appropriate. She also prescribed sedatives if needed to keep him docile. So, $300 later, we'll see!!

MichelleB · 08-08-2008, 10:43 PM

Feel better soon Dakota!

DebBrown · 08-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Think of it as ruling out something more serious. Perhaps that's worth $300?!

I hope Dakota is feeling better soon.

Deb

blueteal · 08-08-2008, 11:02 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Dakota
Sorry buddy hard to have to rest when you are so
used to doing stuff but take it easy..................

Woof woof

Denver

gene · 08-08-2008, 11:02 PM

I hope you heal fast Dakota!! Puppy hugs coming your way from your Ohio Buds!

Lucky Me · 08-08-2008, 11:21 PM

Poor Dakota!
It is so hard to keep a dog that is active, "mellow" for any length of time!
Sacramento isn't too far from UC Davis....would they have some sort of specialist for that if you needed it looked at again? I have used them years ago for things that I assumed that the vet didn't have a clue about.
Hoping things don't go that far though, and the meds & rest take care of everthing!

Lucee&Rusty · 08-09-2008, 04:33 AM

Hope you are feeling better soon! You and your mum seem to be having a bad run.
Hope you are up and dock diving soon!

annabelles mom · 08-09-2008, 05:42 AM

Sorry to hear you are still Gimpy Dakota - get lots of rest and play up for xtra attention

OLIVER DOODLE · 08-09-2008, 10:17 AM

Awww, get better soon Dakota. Rest lots (try) and you'll be ready to play again soon.

seazr · 08-09-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Me

Poor Dakota!
It is so hard to keep a dog that is active, "mellow" for any length of time!
Sacramento isn't too far from UC Davis....would they have some sort of specialist for that if you needed it looked at again? I have used them years ago for things that I assumed that the vet didn't have a clue about.
Hoping things don't go that far though, and the meds & rest take care of everthing!

Dakota sends his thanks for all the well wishes. And yes, UC Davis is a fabulous vet resource. I truly believe, in this instance, that Dakota has a pulled muscle that just needs rest. Both the vet and tech asked how long he limps after he hurts himself and yelps? 1 or 2 days? Answer: 1 to 2 minutes! After a minute, he's up and ready to go again. With that info, the vet immediantly ruled out any tendon tears because that would be much more disabling. She did say that Dakota, like many doodles, carries the lab's incredible tolence for pain. Interesting as I have never associated labs with pain tolerence . . . come to think of it, my last lab was a whimp!!!

08-08-2008, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
seazr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,971	Gimpy Dakota Well, Dakota "yiped" and limped again so I took him to the vet today. The vet couldn't really find anything by palpitating except she thought he resisted a bit when she stretched his hip. So, she recommended hip x-rays.. She showed us the x-ray results and said that he has some indication of a bit of squaring of the ball in his left hip and although there really wasn’t an indication of a problem, that could be where the problem is. Well, ok Dr., but his problem is in the RIGHT leg!! Sheesh—that didn’t do much for our confidence! She prescribed complete rest and anti-inflammatory meds for 2 to 3 weeks or until he is completely healed. I really don't think she has a clue. But looking online, there are many muscles in the hip region that do get strained--in particular iliopsoas strains in athletic dogs, and Dakota is VERY athletic. I'm guessing it's a strain of some sort and her recommendation of rest and inflammatory still seems appropriate. She also prescribed sedatives if needed to keep him docile. So, $300 later, we'll see!! __________________ Diane (and Dakota) http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

08-08-2008, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MichelleB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryville, TN USA Posts: 309	Feel better soon Dakota! __________________ Michelle & Brodie

08-08-2008, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
DebBrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,690	Think of it as ruling out something more serious. Perhaps that's worth $300?! I hope Dakota is feeling better soon. Deb __________________ Deb, Wayne and Charlie

08-08-2008, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	I hope you heal fast Dakota!! Puppy hugs coming your way from your Ohio Buds! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

08-08-2008, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucky Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,744	Poor Dakota! It is so hard to keep a dog that is active, "mellow" for any length of time! Sacramento isn't too far from UC Davis....would they have some sort of specialist for that if you needed it looked at again? I have used them years ago for things that I assumed that the vet didn't have a clue about. Hoping things don't go that far though, and the meds & rest take care of everthing! __________________ Judi,Tuesday, Marley, Easy (and little Reba too!) www.judiblueszoo.com

08-08-2008, 11:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Dakota Sorry buddy hard to have to rest when you are so used to doing stuff but take it easy.................. Woof woof Denver

08-09-2008, 04:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lucee&Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,028	Hope you are feeling better soon! You and your mum seem to be having a bad run. Hope you are up and dock diving soon! __________________ Ingrid, Lucee & Rusty A dog may look at you with its eyes, but it sees you with its heart - anon

08-09-2008, 05:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Sorry to hear you are still Gimpy Dakota - get lots of rest and play up for xtra attention

08-09-2008, 10:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
OLIVER DOODLE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CALGARY, ALBERTA Posts: 429	Awww, get better soon Dakota. Rest lots (try) and you'll be ready to play again soon. __________________ Loving my doodle, Kimberley "Dogs are not are whole life, but they make our lives whole." ~~~Roger Caras~~~

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