vsrenard Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 We took Zola to the beach last night, first time in about a week, and she was all goofy and spazzy and went all out running. Mid-run she let out a cry (not like the drama queen GSOD but a painful cry), but she still ran, though more slowly, to me. We finished out our walk because she didn't seem to be doing too badly--a slight limp but happy tail. Wehn we got home, she could barely make it up the stairs into our house. I gave her a bath and she had no post-bath zoomies and started chattering as if really cold, even though she usually doesn't notice the cold. I wrapped her in a blankie and gave her 50mg of rimadyl, in case the pain was a lot. She slept thru the night. This morning, she seems lethargic, doesn't want to put weight on her leg (though there's nothing obvious as to what she did to it). Should I give her another dose of rimadyl and if so, how much? Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 No advice, but wanting to send a gentle hug to pretty Zola. And to you for being worried about her! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Feel better, sweet Zola! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Just please be careful with Rimadyl. If she's had current bloodwork done and you know her kidneys and liver values are okay, I guess it's safe. Mine take 75mg twice a day. Sure hope she feels better Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 If she's not putting weight on it, I'd see the vet and get an x-ray. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yes, just had annual physical done last week and I always get a full blood panel done for baseline values (yeah, the vets think I'm crazy but...). So I'm not worried about kidney or liver function, just trying to walk the line of addressing her pain versus giving her unnecessary meds with questionable side effects. I examined her leg and didn't feel any swelling or breaks (I wouldn't feel microfractures but even if she had them, we wouldn't be able to do much). My sister, human doctor, also examined her and didn't find anything. If she's still ginger about it tomorrow, I'll take her in for an x-ray. Just wondering if I should be doing anything else. Thank you all for the support. I just called home and apparently Zola is staying in bed for the day, but is roaching. Did I mention how much I love my dog? Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I agree...I would go to the vet. Please hug beautiful Zola for me. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It sounds like the infamous "soft tissue" injury I would take her in just to be sure. I once took Sugar to the e-vet because she had a limp for two days and it was a holiday, so my regular vet wasn't open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I would keep her on "bed rest", and if it still isn't better by tomorrow see the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sending scritches and hugs along with healing thoughts. I would contact your vet and see what his/her thoughts were - we have a friend who has a bernese mtn dog who ripped something in her leg - cruceary ligament (I know I demolished the spelling on that) I think - and they have to do surgery to repair it - and it's only 50/50 to work any better - she also did this while running on the beach. Good luck with whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hope Zola is feeling better. If she's still limping, I'd take her to the vet and possibly ask for an orthopedic referral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for all the thoughts. She slept thru the first night and stayed off her leg all of Sat. Yesterday she was walking around mostly fine, so I think she'll probably be ok. This morning she jumped on me. I swear I care more about her pain than she does. Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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