iv have a appointment for the vets but its not till monday...has any one any ideas if they are connected?
2007-10-20 00:48:42 · 15 answers · asked by plastic dolly 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My rottie Heidi is full of lumps and bumps and I know that they are fat lumps and not connected with her leg problems. I know you will be worried sick, but you are doing the correct thing by taking your dog to the vet. It is hard for anyone to give an opinion on here without seeing the dog and you will get answers from people suggesting things that you have never even thought about and that will make you worry even more. Just keep an open mind and get to the vet on Monday. Please let us know how she gets on.
2007-10-20 06:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see the vet today. Probably the back is being caused from the strain of trying to walk with a hurt leg. Better hurry in to the vet. It's like a domino effect. Will get more problematic for your dog and you. By Monday the damage may not be fixable and will cost more to try to fix.' not to mention the pain and suffering for your dog over the weekend.
2007-10-20 01:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say she has a lump on her back, are you saying it's actually a lump like a bug bite might leave or is she 'hunching' her back up so that she is curving her back up into a hump? If it's a lump, that could be something like a bite from anything from an insect to another animal. If she is hunching her back up, it's a sign of pain. Is her abdomen very tight? Often when a dog is in quite a bit of pain, they will hunch their back and their abdominal muscles will be tight as a drum when you feel them. I'm wondering if she may have broken that leg??? Or if it has gotten pulled out of the socket?
If she is hunched up, I wouldn't wait until Monday for the Vet to see her. She is in pain and suffering, please take her in today and not let her suffer all weekend.
2007-10-20 01:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a pulled or torn muscle, could you not call your vet and see if you can get in an emergency appointment if it is muscle damage it is going to be very painful for your dog, if you really cant get to see a vet before Mon, it is best if you can keep your dog as still as possible to save her doing any more damage, if you have a cage give her cage rest until Mon, if not try to limit her movement to going to the toilet, put her food and water near her bed so that she doesn't need to walk on her legs, i would push for a sooner appointment but rest her if you can't, hope she is feeling better soon and hope it is nothing serious. good luck
2007-10-20 00:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by fruitcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like to me that your dog has got a bit of glass or a sharp items in its leg. and its got an infection in it now, it might have happened about a week ago thought. just check yourself if there is anything there if your pet will let yea look at its leg, or take your gonna have to phone 24 hours vets. it my cost to get your pet check but it will be worth the pain its going though.
2007-10-20 01:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it sounds to be a developing tumor what you can do is take your dog to the vet and let them comfirm whats going on Hope this Helps
2007-10-20 02:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by lilbum94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to the vet straight away!!. it could be an infection. and thats not a good place to leave it for any longer than you have to. there will be an emergency vet in the local phone book or paper.
2007-10-20 00:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is always possible it's connected or it might not. i myself wouldn't wait until Monday I would have already been to my vet or an emergency vet by now.
i surely would not wait until Monday
2007-10-20 01:30:26 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the lump maybe presssing on the part of the spine that works the nerves that operate her legs. try and find a vet open on weekends he/she maybe in alot of pain.
2007-10-20 00:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by DOG B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a tick, Some tick bits can cause temporary peralysis.
Could be a tumor (God, I hope not!)
It is a good thing you are taking her to a vet. We can only guess here, but please keep her queit and comfortable while you are waiting to have her treated.
2007-10-20 01:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by Deborah S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋