2007-03-16 16:04:49 · 7 answers · asked by Rhonda 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
when she runs she dont limp ..i have streched her leg for her and i massage it every morning ..she is very active .. the problem never started until after a weekend of fishing and on ski-doo which we do with her every weekend but this time she began to limp monday morning .. i've checked her paw to see if anything was in her foot but it looks fine the only thing i did notice was that her pad on that left foot was cracked open a little but i have been cleaning it and taking really good care of it .. i just dont understand why she is fine for awhile and then outta the blue she wont put no weight on that foot... what do you think could be wrong ? she has an appt for the vet but its not for another 2 weeks.. do you think it could be a problem with her hip?do you think it could be a torn or sore muscle someone please help me Mia is my pride and joy .. she an excellent dog very well trained i couldn't ask for a better dog ..
2007-03-16 16:18:57 · update #1
Have you had her checked out by a vet? Limping isn't normal. Goldens can be prone to hip problems.
2007-03-16 16:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large breed dogs are prone to hip dysplasia--goldens, rott & labs top the list. My rott/lab mix has been having problems off & on since he was about 9 months. There is an operation where the ball of the leg bone is removed so it will fit in the hip socket. Your dog needs xrays of her hips to be sure she has it. I've talked to other owners who've had this done with their dogs, and they all said their dogs are much happier. There are also vitamins/supplements you can give her. Ask your vet for more info.
2007-03-20 13:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by dmarie2101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Golden Retriever's are prone to hip dysplasia, I would take her to the vet to make sure nothing serious is going on. She may be in pain, but is just not showing it. If her foot is cracked, it may be painful, which would be why she doesn't ant to walk on it. I would rather be safe then sorry! Good luck, and I hope its nothing serious.
2007-03-16 16:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by mrprov12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some breeds can be prone to hip problems..goldens included. Were her parents hips certified?
I'd take her to see her vet to see if she is having some early dysplasia problems.
Maybe she just over did herself.
Dogs tend to do that sometimes...lord knows mine do!
2007-03-16 16:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by tragedys_kiss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May need to take her in for x-rays. Lots of goldens have trouble with their hips, you don't want it to get worse.
2007-03-16 16:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it must hurt her or she wouldn't be limping. so take her to a specialist and get her some help
2007-03-16 21:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is limping, then she is in pain. Please seek the help of a canine physical therapist.
2007-03-16 17:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋