i have a 10 year old dachshund, when i got home this afternoon i was looking all over for him he was under my parents bed he wouldnt come out so i had to climb under there and get him ever since then he has been limping i dont know whats wrong with him, do you know? is he going to be ok? i am scared because i have school tomorrow and my parents have to work and nobody will be here and were are going on a cruize in a week and someone is going to come over everyday to check on him and feed him do you think he will be ok tomorrow and when we are on the cruize? we gave him an advil and now he is laying down but everytime i get out of bed he jumps down and follows me then he limps again then i put him back in bed so he can rest, i dont know what to do please help me
thank you,
michelle
2006-12-07 13:54:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
thanks every one for all of your advise but he seems to be doing much much better all of a sudden still a little wobbly but not as bad.
2006-12-07 14:24:06 · update #1
he probably just hurt his foot, I would say if he's been doing it for a while it might be arthritis, but it's probably like some sort of sprain or something, every once in a while my corgi/beagle mix starts limping and we've taken him to the vet numerous times and they say there's nothing seriously wrong with him so your pup will probably be okay.
2006-12-07 13:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER GIVE AN ANIMAL ADVIL!!!!!!!! My sisters dog got ahold of it and the vet freaked, she now has liver damage and is living on borrowed time. they were barely able to save her!!
That said, dachshunds are very prone to spinal injuries which can present by limping or loss of function in the hind legs. this dog REALLY needs to see a vet NOW! No waiting to come back from the cruise, take him tonight or tomorrow but don't wait. Poor doggy!
2006-12-07 22:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Older dogs like dachshunds with the long body and short legs tend to began having trouble with the vertebrates in their back because of the long span between their legs its possible your dog could have a pinched nerve causing him to limp. I would definitely take him to the vet. They can give your dog a cortisone shot that will help. Good Luck
2006-12-07 22:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Tim L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for one don't let a dachund jump like that....they have long spines and very easily can hurt a disc and it causes limping or dragging of their foot....my mother in law has 3 and has the same problem. try to keep it from any jumping and maybe it can heal itself....if you don't it can cause seveir problems and we have put one dog to sleep because of it and learned to not let the other ones do it. good luck
2006-12-07 22:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by myyorkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did he have a good run prior to the limping episode? if so he may have hurt his leg...could be a muscle sprain or even arthritis...i would give him aspirin rather than Advil..it may ease the pain of arthritis....take him to the vet...hope all Will be well
2006-12-07 22:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Cesar G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well 10 years is kinda old for a dog... Maybe he is getting arthuritis. Then again... Maybe he just has something stuck in it or got bit by a bug or something.
2006-12-07 22:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ch33kS_x00x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He got himself into trouble. Don't give him anything that is not approved by your vet.You do have a vet?You can call and talk to a tech or something.Is he still eating?If so ,thats a good sign.
2006-12-07 22:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by Stu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'm sure he'll be fine! As long as he don't die! He just probably hurt it on something! lol! my dogs do it ALL of the time! lol! he'll be okay buddy!
2006-12-07 22:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Brittany S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably got a fingi at his feet
2006-12-07 21:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by •Me• 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU GAVE A DOG ADVIL?!?!
2006-12-07 21:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋