Author Topic: Growing Pains (Read 3362 times)

Flecktimus · « **on:** March 16, 2010, 09:48:55 am »

We have a 4 month old border collie who over the last 2 days seems to have got quite sore round her legs.Her legs seem to have sprouted in length over the last week and she seems fine within herself.

Has anyone else had this problem with such a young dog.

doganjo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2010, 11:21:00 am »

How do you mean sore? What is she doing? Turning round suddenly, squealing and nibbling? If so that isn't her legs - more likely to be her btm and worms. Or is she limping? Perhaps she has hurt them. Dogs don't tend to get growing pains - in fact nor do humans, there is usually a medical condition underlying.

Jackie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:21:03 pm »

This maybe the cause?
Panosteitis is a bone disease of dogs that is characterized by bone proliferation and remodeling. It is often painful and can last as long as 18 months, though more commonly it lasts from 2 to 5 months. It is characterized by lameness that often comes and goes and changes from leg to leg. It is a common problem in several large breeds and the cause is currently unknown. The treatment is symptomatic but the outcome is usually very good.

One of my GSD's had this but at 1 year old she is fine now.

Has your dog recently had his distemper vacination as there seems to be a link?

Flecktimus · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:28:14 pm »

Quote from: Jackie on March 16, 2010, 04:21:03 pm

This maybe the cause?
Panosteitis is a bone disease of dogs that is characterized by bone proliferation and remodeling. It is often painful and can last as long as 18 months, though more commonly it lasts from 2 to 5 months. It is characterized by lameness that often comes and goes and changes from leg to leg. It is a common problem in several large breeds and the cause is currently unknown. The treatment is symptomatic but the outcome is usually very good.

One of my GSD's had this but at 1 year old she is fine now.

Has your dog recently had his distemper vacination as there seems to be a link?

Hi Jackie

You have almost explained to a tee the symptoms.

She is occasionally limping and is resting an awful lot for such a young dog,she had her jags 6 weeks ago.

What is the treatment?

Alex

Jackie · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2010, 07:38:51 pm »

When its very bad 1/2 500mg (normal) paracetamol and keep her warm and exercise on a lead only.
If she vomits it up DO NOT give her another untill 4 hours have passed and no milk whilst treating.

If you can feel a 'hot spot' on any joint cool it down with a bag of frozen peas.

As the weather gets warmer she will limp less or it may even disappear altogether.

Flecktimus · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2010, 09:05:27 am »

Quote from: Jackie on March 16, 2010, 07:38:51 pm

When its very bad 1/2 500mg (normal) paracetamol and keep her warm and exercise on a lead only.
If she vomits it up DO NOT give her another untill 4 hours have passed and no milk whilst treating.

If you can feel a 'hot spot' on any joint cool it down with a bag of frozen peas.

As the weather gets warmer she will limp less or it may even disappear altogether.

Thanks Jackie

She is a lot better within herself today,but is still limping,so she confined to the garden until further notice.