mags Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 what a scare for you he's such a lovely boy - hope he 's back to full speed soon Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 What a scare that must have been. Speedy recover Riley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Poor Riley, that must have been awful for you. Am glad he is on the mend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 oh my goodness my staomach turned reading that! I am so glad he's ok and will make a good recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I took Riley to my vet yesterday. It's been over 4 weeks since his accident so I just wanted him checked over. I thought he was recovering quite well but was aware that his hind legs still didn't look quite right when he was walking. Anyone else probably wouldn't have noticed. He's obviously not in pain but does labour up and down steps (and onto beds!) The vet watched him walk up and down the pavement and said that his odd gait is nothing to do with his hip . He thinks he must have damaged something further up his spine . We have to keep him on short 15-20 min lead walks for the next 4/5 weeks when I should take him back in to see the vet. He said he could do an x-ray but there probably wouldn't be anything he could do so there's not much point. We'll see if he recovers over that time and maybe get an x-ray then, just in case it can tell us what is wrong. At least Tesco Pet Insurance will have to pay out a bit more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Poor chap. Let's hope the shorter walks and a bit more rest do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 oh dear - poor Riley, hope it's something that will recover with some rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Poor Riley Hopefully with rest he will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 What a blow. Poor old Riley, I do hope the shorter walks work. Please don't go on holiday for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 ANH, has the vet mentioned hydro-therapy...that'd be swimming to you & me!! My eldest 2 labs have had leg problems (crutiate ligament for Jess and luxating patella x2 for Poppy ) & have both benefitted hugely from swimming sessions. Lots of the other pooches who go to the dog pool have spine problems. Now they just go for the fun of it..they love leaping in off the side...my baby Daisy has taken the "warning..do not bomb..do not run...do not shout..do not etc etc etc" sign and made it her purpose to do everything she's not supposed to Hope he feels better soon, poor little man, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Oh bless him, it must be really hard to keep him still. I hope it gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I hope the restricted lead walks do the trick. I would be inclined to not let him jump on and off beds for the time being or even go up the stairs. He won't be impressed with that bit of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Poor Riley. Hope things improve for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Aww, poor Riley, and poor you, hopefully he will be back to normal soon. Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Poor Riley - I hope the short walks help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm really pleased to report that Riley is doing a lot better. We've all noticed a difference recently and he's actually starting to run while on walks (we're letting him off the lead for slightly longer walks now). Still not 100% back to normal but I feel a lot more hopeful that he'll make a full recovery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thats really good news ANH! Go Riley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 He's a gorgeous boy, glad he's improving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 aww, what a gorgeous doggy, well done Riley, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Think you've got a poser there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 That's good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Fantastic news ANH, & RIley, keep up the good healing poppet Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Smashing news. He is a handsome devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Brilliant news - glad he's getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Great news How old is he ANH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
