The other night, I noticed something was not right with my dog. Whenever she moved a certain way, she would yelp. And when she went to jump on anything, she would cry. I took her to the vet yesterday, and he said he thinks its something in her back and gave us some anti inflamitories. But today she has been getting much worse. sometimes she just lays down and cries. Am I overreacting?Should I wait to see if the medicine will kick in? Or is this possibly something worse than what we thought it was and I need to take her back to the vet?
2006-09-27 17:28:10 · 14 answers · asked by mrsbroyles2003 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is a small dog. A 2 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I hadnt even thought about hip dysplasia. It seems very unlikely for her, but I guess anythings possible. And no, there were no x rays. ok back to the vet we go!
2006-09-27 17:37:10 · update #1
Thank you all for the input. I will definately take her back! And this time, I will ask if they will do and X ray.
2006-09-27 17:40:34 · update #2
Syringomyelia (SM) is a condition affecting the brain and spine, causing symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain and partial paralysis. Syringomyelia is rare in most breeds but has become widespread in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Veterinary neurologists who have been researching the disease in Cavaliers have estimated that at least half of all Cavaliers have either syringomyelia or occipital hypoplasia, the skull bone malformation believed to cause SM. The 2005 Cavalier Heath Survey done by the AKC Cavalier club indicated that about 4% of Cavaliers showed clinical symptoms consistent with SM. Although symptoms of syringomyelia can present at any age, they typically appear between 6 months and 3 years of age. Symptoms include sensitivity around the head, neck, or shoulders, often indicated by a dog whimpering or frequently scratching at the area of his neck or shoulder. Scratching is often unilateral -- restricted to one side of the body. Scratching motions are frequently performed without actually making physical contact with the body. The scratching behavior appears involuntary and the dog frequently scratches while walking -- without stopping -- in a way that is very atypical of normal scratching. Scratching typical of SM is usually worse when the dog is wearing a collar, is being walked on leash, or is excited.
Not all dogs with SM show scratching behavior. Not all dogs who show scratching behavior appear to suffer pain. If onset is at an early age, the first sign may be rapidly appearing scoliosis. If the problem is severe, there is likely to be poor proprioception (awareness of body position), especially with regard to the forelimbs. Clumsiness and falling results from this problem.
A vet should be asked to rule out primary secretory otitis media (PSOM - glue ear) before assuming that a Cavalier has SM. PSOM can present similar symptoms but is much easier and cheaper to treat. An MRI scan is normally done to confirm diagnosis of SM.
Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a common genetic disease in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It rarely is present at birth and develops with age. Hip dysplasia is diagnosed by x-rays, but it usually does not appear in x-rays of Cavaliers until they mature.< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles
2006-09-27 19:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is there any chance that she ate something she shouldn't have? If she's a puppy, they will pick up anything and swallow it and if it's not digestible, then it will cause stomach damage and even death. The reason I'm asking is we had a 3 mo. old pup die after exhibiting the same things you said your dog has done. We took her to the vet and he thought that she may have hurt herself or just become depressed so he gave her a shot and sent us home with antibiotics and anti-inflamatory pills. Well that afternoon she died. Then two days later, I discovered that some push pins had fallen off the desk onto the floor in the room the pups are in and that night a male pup started acting the same way, so we rushed him in and had them xray his stomach (only cost $22). Sure enough, there was a push pin in his stomach! We then had the choice to operate to get it out or put him to sleep to save him from a lot of pain. We chose to operate and now he's home, healed and a wonderful puppy! I'm telling you this so that if you take your dog back to the vet, don't just take their word for everything...be involved! Tell him if there's any possibilities of anything and ask him to check it out. Hopefully, everything is alright and the medicine does need to kick in, but call the vet and ask him about it even if you choose not to go back in. Vets are great and love animals but they can never care as much about your animal as YOU do, so it's important to ask questions and get assertive in their care.
2006-09-28 02:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by vickieraecarpenter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever is hurting your dog didn't just happen over night. It sounds like an injury gone bad, maybe hip displegiea or the worse thing and that is a tumor, either way, anything after three days of anti inflammatory and your dog should be showing signs of getting better. If she's not, there's a chance that it's time for an x-ray and some blood tests. I hope this helps. good luck
2006-09-28 00:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by dhwilson58 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check her body by rubbing your hands over her. Look at her paws Something could be stuck in her fur or paws. You have to look carefully in her paws, a quick look is not going to do it. You have to seperate the toes and look. If that doesnt work take her to the vet. Good luck !!
P.S. A good vet does just think , he should know. or at least have more than one answer if he does not know Also he should not charge you for a second visit as he didnt get it right the first time.
2006-09-28 00:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Elizabeth t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did the vet do an xray? 'something in her back' is not very specific....fracture? sprain? strain? pulled ligaments? the possibilities are almost endless....more info would be nice.....breed, sex, age, previous medical problems......but if there is something that you feel uncomfortable with definitely take her back to the vet, any good vet will see you and not make you feel like a dingus for bringing your concerns to him/her...also..if you don't want to just up and run right back call and ask to speak to the vet or the vet tech and explain what the problem is and if they feel that you should come back in.....
good luck!!!
2006-09-28 00:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by kuntry_guhl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take her back in, just to be safe. Is she a big dog? Big dogs sometimes have problems with their hind legs/hip area, known as hip dysplasia--this is usually in older dogs. Let the vet check her out, and tell him everything you said here.
2006-09-28 00:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by beemoney16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would take her back, Its not worth the worry maybe get a different vet to examine her the next time.
2006-09-28 00:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen-been through much with my dogs. I know it costs. Believe me. But, think about this- please- the vet can't treat without bloodwork, having enough knowledge to probably help u and the pet. There is a light at the end of the tunnel-even in death!
2006-09-28 00:56:02 · answer #8 · answered by regwoman123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take ur dog back to the vet. that is very serious and needs to go to a vet ASAP. and i hope ur dog gets better.
2006-09-28 00:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did ur vet do a xray?
What breed of dog?
Give more info...
2006-09-28 00:32:39 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋