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dspencer
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Sep 14, 2015

problems with one of our Boston's hind quarters

I'm hoping Doc will chime in, our recuse Boston Terrier's is having a problem that just started within the last week or so. When he is in the house his hind quarters seem to give out on him, he is strongly favoring one side. I say the part about when inside as when he's outside he romps and plays and acts completely normal. There is times he will drag himself across the floor but then pops up and it's completely normal.

I took him to the vet on Friday and he is putting him on a joint supplement. He thinks this is the problem. We recused him 4 1/2 years ago and his age was estimated between 1 and 2 at that time but who really knows. He came from a puppy mill and was a walking skeleton. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems more than a joint problem but obviously I'm not a vet. Does any of this make sense?

Doug

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    dspencer
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    Sep 14, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    As long as things are not getting worse, it's OK to give the supplements weeks to help. If not, sooner is better than later for further workup. It's a little hard for me to give you exact recommendations without seeing first hand what is happening and evaluating him.


    Oh I completely understand Dr. Doug, I truly appreciate your advise.

    Doug
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    dturm
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    Sep 14, 2015
    As long as things are not getting worse, it's OK to give the supplements weeks to help. If not, sooner is better than later for further workup. It's a little hard for me to give you exact recommendations without seeing first hand what is happening and evaluating him.
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    dspencer
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    Sep 14, 2015
    Dang Pops if it isn't raining it's pouring isn't it. But we have to take care of our kids. Keep me posted.

    Doug
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    AZPops
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    Sep 14, 2015
    Murphsmom wrote:
    I don't know where you are located, but a visit with a certified rehab vet might be in order. Our Murphy was a Tripawd due to being hit by a car, and then he had a total hip replacement in the other hip. Physical therapy, acupuncture and laser treatments made a world of difference for him when he would overdo and make his back sore.



    Thanks for the heads up on the therapy / rehab.


    Pops
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    Murphsmom
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    Sep 14, 2015
    I don't know where you are located, but a visit with a certified rehab vet might be in order. Our Murphy was a Tripawd due to being hit by a car, and then he had a total hip replacement in the other hip. Physical therapy, acupuncture and laser treatments made a world of difference for him when he would overdo and make his back sore.
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    AZPops
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    Sep 14, 2015
    dspencer wrote:
    AZPops wrote:
    Sorry to read about your Boston's problem with his hind quarter. I know your concern, as we just got back from Calvin's DOC a few minutes ago.

    Pops


    Is everything okay with Calvin?

    Doug



    Question is, is he ever OK. His ears look good, some redness deep in his ear canal. However, it looks normal. DOC put some medicine in his ear. I'll call her on Friday to let her know how he's doing, in regards to his head shacking. I may have to start him back on his Walfinate allergy pills, but we'll see.

    Other problem is, Calvin had some kind of accident in his youth. He walks on the side of his foot on the left side, and his knee has a knot in it. His right foot has signs of being hurt as well.

    Anyways, I knew he'd have a problem with it. Just didn't know when. Well, today his DOC noticed Calvin has a slight limp on his left rear leg. Felt around, and she feels, he's favoring it.

    So, well see how it goes.

    Pops
  • dspencer's avatar
    dspencer
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    Sep 14, 2015
    AZPops wrote:
    Sorry to read about your Boston's problem with his hind quarter. I know your concern, as we just got back from Calvin's DOC a few minutes ago.

    Pops


    Is everything okay with Calvin?

    Doug
  • AZPops's avatar
    AZPops
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    Sep 14, 2015
    Sorry to read about your Boston's problem with his hind quarter. I know your concern, as we just got back from Calvin's DOC a few minutes ago.

    Pops
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    dspencer
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    Sep 14, 2015
    dturm wrote:
    Rear end weakness can be difficult to diagnose. There can be joint issues (most common), neurological problems, and muscle issues.as.well as cardiovascular issues that manifest as weakness. Your vet has the best ability to tell what is going on. If there is worsening Or no improvement in symptoms, then probably will need X-rays.


    Thank You Dr. Doug for replying, should I give the supplements a chance to work before trying to go further? If so how long should I give them to work?

    Doug
  • dturm's avatar
    dturm
    Moderator
    Sep 14, 2015
    Rear end weakness can be difficult to diagnose. There can be joint issues (most common), neurological problems, and muscle issues.as.well as cardiovascular issues that manifest as weakness. Your vet has the best ability to tell what is going on. If there is worsening Or no improvement in symptoms, then probably will need X-rays.

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