Guest JohnnyBell Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 As most of you remember,Sophie had her rear leg amputated in May due to osteosarcoma.Well my concern is she still seems like she's unstable when she walks.She still dips a lot and not just a small dip but sometimes goes all the way down and she'll get herself back up and contiue where she was going.Her remaining leg seems so weak.I'm just hoping she's not in any pain.Her remaining rear leg just seems overworked and tired.I feel so bad for her.She runs fine accually better then she walks.Do you think she'll ever gain enough strength in that back leg?Any suggestions?Maybe supplements?Should I give her glucosemine and/or MSM?Is this normal?I heard that they have better balance when the whole hip is removed but she still has her hip,she has a stump.Could this be why she's so wobbly?Sorry I'm just concerned about her,I don't want her struggling or suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I would probably take her in for a checkup...maybe some additional xrays, just to be safe :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Try Joint Health Joint Health Also acupuncture and/or chiropractic. Do you have a doggy swimming facility near you? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Look for corns and have the vet do an exam for signs of pain in hte back leg. If it is true "weakness" (thta would be unusual) then you could consider an anabolic steroid like Winstrol. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ruthygirl Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 My Ruthy had her leg amputated in April. I noticed that she would often do what you described, we called it the Ruthy dip. Ruthy was also very crabby with the other greys and wouldn't play with her toys like she used to. I decided something had to be wrong. I started out by taking her to our regular vet to rule out any medical issues. After the medical reasons were ruled out I was told her leg had to work harder so it gets tired. I then took a joint yoga class for animals I stayed after to talk to the class instructor. She was also a Chiropractor. She suggested I take Ruthy to see a chiropractor. Ruthy has been under acupuncture and chiropractor care since July. The difference one adjustment made amazed me. She doesn't do the dip very often if at all, she walks better, her balance is better, she isn't crabby to the others and when we got home from her first adjustment she grabbed a toy and took off. I hope this helps! Shawn and the Greyhounds Ruthy, Badge, Bows and PeeWee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Jac-Foo does this also. She had been without her leg for almost a year and she is only 15 months. So I think, IMO, it is somewhat normal. Edited September 11, 2007 by GreyAcresMom Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnnyBell Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Thanx for all your suggestions.I'll keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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