My springer spaniel is still limping help

by Katie
(Wigan)

Hello,

I hope you can help me or give me some advice. I have wrote to you before regarding Jery my 2 year old spring the heading was how do you spot signs of hip displasia.

I orginally thought that may have been the problem but that does not seem to be the case. First I noticed that he was not running half as fast as he used to and that his back legs hit the floor at the same time like he was bunny hopping.

He then started to limp, especially after walks, playing and when he had been lay down. I have been to vets 3 times now, the first two the vet examined him and said he showed no signs of discomfort but that could be due to Jerry being distressed because he does not like going the vets. T

he third time (yesterday) he had x-rays which showed there was nothing wrong. The vet said he is going to pass the x-rays to a specialist who may be able to spot the problem. If not the specialist may have to do some investigative surgery.

I am really worried as I dont want to put Jerry through anything he does not have to go through, also he is only insured upto £2400. But I dont want him to suffer either. The vet also checked his spine and his feet but nothing, he said to rest him no playing or walks but it has been 4 weeks now and it is impossible to rest him. Please help me I am desperate to find out the problem.

Many thanks Katie

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May 27, 2013
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by: Anonymous

Hi

Many thanks to all of you for writing this thread. Our Springer is 4 and has encountered a limp on and off a few times over the past few months, however today he's really bad.

We are taking him to the vet tomorrow and will get the scan and x-ray completed, I hope all is goes ok.

I just wanted to say thanks for posting such excellent advice

Jan 12, 2013
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Limping problems NEW
by: Anonymous

Hi to all.
Is there any updates regarding limping problems .
My 5 month old spaniel (jake) has started to limp .
Just walking him now on a long lead for a few days hoping he will get better .
But scared he won't .

Sep 08, 2012
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6 month springer limping NEW
by: Bev

Hi i'm having a similar problem with my 6 month old springer pup. He suddenly became lame about 6 weeks ago took home straight to the vets they did xrays and couldn't find anything, he was put on metacam and rested ( well as much as you can at his age) after two weeks it seemed to be better. Then two weeks ago suddenly started again, same as others have said limps after exercise and when been sleeping but first thing in the morning is fine. Have rested him for three days and lead walk today and its made no difference, the vets want to refer him to fitzpatrick but its a very long way from me and I'm also worried as the vet stay last month has triggered awful separation anxiety and have heard they will keep him overnight which he's gonna find to traumatic :( if it is iohc what happens after the op?

Jun 25, 2012
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by: Anonymous

hi when aggy was 5 months old i noticed she would go lame on her front left leg after running round in the fields at first i thought it was something in her paw but couldnt find anything after a few days resting it would go away.i took her to my local vet who couldnt find anything wrong with her and put it down to lack of muscle around the shoulder and said it would go away when the muscle has built up.it didnt .. i then took her back and had an xray done which then showed she had iohc which doesnt normally show up on an xray.we then went to noel fitzpatrick in godalming for a scan which showed she had iohc in both elbows which would need a titanium screw in each i was devastated.because i took her to the vet within the first 14 days of taking out the pet insurance they would not pay for the operation so far it has cost me nearly 4000 pound shes been in a cage for 7 weeks only allowed out for short walks on a lead to releave herself,shes happy in herself and thinks she is healed but one slip and the whole thing could well have to be done again.because shes so bouncy and wound up after being stuck in a cage ive been told to keep her in there for another 5 weeks.they do say a full recovery is expected but cannot garantee the screews will not break under pressure.if i had to have it done again im not sure i would is it fair on her !! is it fair on us !!! ask me again in a few months time..this condition is getting more common in spaniels unfortunatly.

May 28, 2012
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my springer spaniel is still limping NEW
by: Anonymous

Toby Update: after the x-ray a small growth on the inside of his knee was spotted by the vet/specialist. It is common in puppies for the bones to grow in 'spurts'. Toby continued to limp after little accidents and going bezerk like puppies always will. If your puppy limps let it rest and try to keep it calm. Toby has grown up into a handsome well mannered young lad. He still goes crazy and we've found the best ever solution - he's a great swimmer. Swimming is good because there is no load on the joints, the dog will get a good workout and will be tired afterwards. The vet says he'll probably suffer from arthritis in later life, but for the moment he's fighting fit and we all love him to bits.

Jul 11, 2011
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by: Jen

My 3 year old springer spaniel has just been diagnosed with IHOC - a condition, in laymans terms, where the upper bone in the front let has not fused and there is movement within it causing him to limp. There is a high chance that the bone may fracture and this is often how the condition is first picked up. It is extremely difficult to pick up the condition on an x-ray, but will be seen in a scan. He is going to be operated on tomorrow when they will insert a pin or screw through the bone to hold it firmly in place. It is in both elbows! I understand that he should fully recover. Never having heard of it, it is apparently a a very common condition in spaniels. There are some very informative papers on the internet. My vet knew nothing about it and it wasn't until he was referred to a specialist that it was picked up on. I too am only insured for £2.5k and the scan is not cheap but worth every penny. Early diagnosis is really important both from a point of view of cost and of avoiding fractures.

Jul 11, 2011
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May 21, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Toby our 5 month old springer pup has had a left front leg limp on and off for a number of weeks. The first time he was playing in the garden and after a few days of rest he was ok.We checked his paw etc but could find nothing wrong. He then fell over during a long walk and had 2 weeks off 'walking'. I took him out the other day and he bounced round like crazy then he gets home and starts limping again. Each time he started limping it was after or during a growth spurt. I don't want him on pain killers if they will mask damage being done, but in 3 weeks he's due for a free check up at the vets so we'll be going out for walks as normal and if it gets worse then i'm going to suggest an x-ray.

Jan 24, 2011
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RE:My springer spaniel is still limping help
by: Christine

Hi, I totally understand how you feel. My 9 month old Springer Spaniel Alfie has started limping after long walks. I noticed that after resting he doesn't put any weight on his back tight leg. We checked his pad to make sure there's nothing stuck inside or any cuts but nothing. We took him to the vets who examined him but couldn't find any discomfort. He thought Alfie may of sprained his leg and put him on medication. After two weeks of "resting" and taking medication it seemed better until Saturday. I took him on a walk and all of Saturday night he limped and didn't seem himself. But then Sunday & today there is no limp? We have an appointment this evening so are going to ask the vet to do any test's or x-rays he needs to do to try and find out what's wrong. I'll let you know how we get on.

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