OT: Question for dog owners/lovers/experts

billhill999 · Mar 11, 2008

My Jack Russell Cooper has a pulled muscle in his front left leg, and can barely put pressure on it.
He hobbles when he walks, and often 'hangs' the leg.
He's only 4 1/2.
Is there anything I can do, or does he just have to ride it out?

$tinky · Mar 11, 2008

did u take him to the vet?

BEANTOWNJIM · Mar 11, 2008

MY DOG HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT WITH HIS BACK AND THE VET TOLD US TO GIVE HIM A SMALL BABY ASPIRIN AND IT WORKED.

whormoan · Mar 11, 2008

billhill999 said:
My Jack Russell Cooper has a pulled muscle in his front left leg, and can barely put pressure on it.
He hobbles when he walks, and often 'hangs' the leg.
He's only 4 1/2.
Is there anything I can do, or does he just have to ride it out?

One thing you should do is buy "pet stairs" so your dog doesn't attempt to jump on couches, beds, etc... with a bad leg.

maxdemo · Mar 11, 2008

how do you know its a pulled muscle??

fivedoorsdown · Mar 11, 2008

are you sure its a muscle pull. wait it out a couple days ,if it dont get better have it checked

have 2 jacks and boston rats mixed
nuisance dogs

Rawpimple · Mar 11, 2008

at least he is hung

Actually I would take him to a vet. Get some imaging and make sure it isnt worse. Plus they can give you some heavy duty pain meds.

billhill999 · Mar 11, 2008

$tinky said:
did u take him to the vet?

Not yet, he can walk, but hobbles,but doesn't wince in pain or anything,other dog owners says it's a pull.
Cooper is very healthy otherwise.

lapdance · Mar 11, 2008

call mike vick

audude · Mar 11, 2008

billhill999 said:
Not yet, he can walk, but hobbles,but doesn't wince in pain or anything,other dog owners says it's a pull.
Cooper is very healthy otherwise.

Not trying to be a dick but if your kid was hobbling around would you wait a few days? My dogs are treated like my kids see a vet unless your friends that said it was a sprain is a vet. :toast:

1cheater · Mar 11, 2008

billhill999 said:
My Jack Russell Cooper has a pulled muscle in his front left leg, and can barely put pressure on it.
He hobbles when he walks, and often 'hangs' the leg.
He's only 4 1/2.
Is there anything I can do, or does he just have to ride it out?

Ride it out?

They will probably have to put him down.

Jesus Christ, take him to the vet :think2:

billhill999 · Mar 11, 2008

#1cheater# said:
Ride it out?

They will probably have to put him down.

Jesus Christ, take him to the vet :think2:

It just started.

LogansRun · Mar 11, 2008

Take him to the vet.

Could it be something with the pads?

Hal01 · Mar 11, 2008

Feel around to make sure it's not dislocated or some hidden trauma. If nothing, give him a few days. They're tough enough dogs.

Uno · Mar 11, 2008

put the poor thing out of it's misery. if you pulled a muscle wouldn't you want to be shot?

dillydog · Mar 11, 2008

You know your dog ....if you dont see improvement in the next day or two take him in.Dogs have a high tolerance for pain.I would pu some slight pressure on it see if he winces or pulls back......hope it turns out for the best

BAGIANT · Mar 11, 2008

I'd grab his front leg and "adjust" it by pulling it out.

billhill999 · Mar 11, 2008

Hal01 said:
Feel around to make sure it's not dislocated or some hidden trauma. If nothing, give him a few days. They're tough enough dogs.

I did feel around, nothning broken, everything is in place, nothing dislocated, damn straight , he's one tough dog.

Jack Herer · Mar 11, 2008

Take him to the vet, you cheap ass. Don't give him any meds as it may interfere with your vet's diagnostic procedures.

Now, if there's absolutely no way your dog can get checked any time soon, try hosing the leg with cold water for 10 minutes, 3-4 times a day.

steaktartar · Mar 11, 2008

Jack Herer said:
Take him to the vet, you cheap ass. Don't give him any meds as it may interfere with your vet's diagnostic procedures.

Now, if there's absolutely no way your dog can get checked any time soon, try hosing the leg with cold water for 10 minutes, 3-4 times a day.

believe it or not this putz is a vet so id listen to him

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