Hello!
February of this year, I had posted my situation that people here on tripawd helped me to decide what to do with my dog who had osteosarcoma. She had her left front leg amputated and recovered very well. She was able to go back to her normal activity without any problem. She lost weight due to her diet after surgery. Just last week, we started to notice that she is losing her balance. It might be her other front leg which is getting a lot of stress and pressure to hold her weight. We also noticed that she pee inside the house. She is there in front of the door but something is stopping her to go outside to pee. She will pee on her blanket or on the kitchen mat. After she pee, then she will go outside but after a couple of steps she will stop and just lay on the floor. I can tell that her remaining front leg is causing this.
it’s breaking my heart to see her like this again. We are going to see the vet to find out what is really going on. I just wanted to know if anyone here had a situation like this. She is our first baby and it sad to see that we have to deal with this again. I never had a proper sleep for couple nights now just to monitor her (with video monitor). She stays downstairs and we have a 3 y/o son and 7month old girl that i sleep with upstairs.
Please help. I need your advice. Thank you!
-Mae
Hi Mae! ..Really cglad, up until these recent chalenges, your pup has been do i ng well! And I’m sure she will continue to do so!
This.could be.so many minor things…pulled muscles…strained neck and back muscles…a need for some.PT work on her remaining legs…maybe even a little acupuncture. I know this journey always.makes you think scary things, but it really is most likely something minor.
Does she show any signs of pain? Eat ing, drinking, etc. Would a sling or harness help her temporarily?
Definitely.have.vet.do.blood.work.and urine sample….sounds like she could have a uti. Oh, and a lyme disease check too…that can cause limping and weakened muscles.
Anyway,.just.wanted to throw.a.few.things out.there!
I.was trying to find your original post, but not able to. Would love to hear more ab o ut y o ur pup when you can…and pictures too!
Update us when you get back from the vet, ok? And don’t forget to breathe!
Hugs!
Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
Hello,
For some reason, I can’t find my original post. We normally feed her twice a day but she’ll eat once now. I have an 8.5 y/o great dane. She doesn’t like being assisted. If we do, she’ll do nothing. The doctor is going to see her tomorrow.
Mae
Mae, this sounds to me like something is going on and hopefully it’s not serious, I’m glad to know you’re seeing the vet. What was her activity level like prior to this happening? Could she be overdoing her activity, playing too long, too rough, with other dogs?
Sorry that your dog (what is her name?) is experiencing mobility challenges, but rest assured that when this happens there are lots of things you can do to help her feel better. Other people have had mobility issues too, please visit our Discussion Forums to post so that more people can help and provide insight.
Meanwhile try not to worry, it’s probably something as simple as a pulled muscle. A little rest will take care of it. Let us know what your vet says. We’ll be thinking of you.
I completely lost track about using the discussion. As per your suggestion, reposted it again on the forum to hear other’s feed back.
She was able to do her activities but not as active as before. She gets tired easily after losing her other leg. Just this past week when she is having a hard time to walk..she is really losing balance and keep bumping on the wall. We always see a happy face on her but not lately. I’m hoping that this is only something that could be treated. It is just hard seeing her that we have no idea what is really bothering her. Oh btw, her name is Kelila.
Thank you!