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[Mavides]

I tend to think a possible cruciate tear if he's putting it down and picking it back up again --- "toe tapping" is often a sign of a partial or complete ACL tear. In any case - I agree that a trip to the vet is the only way to know for sure.

[moondog]

Originally Posted by Mavides

I tend to think a possible cruciate tear if he's putting it down and picking it back up again --- "toe tapping" is often a sign of a partial or complete ACL tear. In any case - I agree that a trip to the vet is the only way to know for sure.

It sounds like a cruciate tear to me, too.

Originally Posted by SAMSON'S DAD

and to Anne,my brother-in -law and sister has built a relation ship all over the place with the quality of their dogs,including Hollad.meaning that dogs are sold all over and that tells me that they are trusted very well not only by me but others as well.so yes i'll let them take first look at my dog for sure

Your sister and brother-in-law may be very good breeders and very knowledgeable about their breed of choice, the ShihTzu....BUT....it does not necessarily follow that they would be knowledgeable about common problems in a different breed, and a large breed at that. Cruciate tears are not a problem for ShihTzu's - but they are very common in Rottweilers of all ages, as is osteosarcoma (bone cancer) when they reach their older years.

In order not to make this worse before you can get him to the vet, don't continue to manipulate the leg trying to find the soreness; keep him confined in a small area (a crate or xpen), and; keep him leashed when going out to potty. If he runs, jumps, or twists on that leg it will likely make the problem that much worse, so wisdom is caution. I hope he'll be okay.

[SAMSON'S DAD]

thanks guys he's going to the vet,so i can get this figured out.he is an outside dog BTW in a 20x20 lot.so anything could've happen.him trying to run a rabbit or anything.but we'll see.

[Sheenagirl]

Just wanted to say I hope your boy is better real soon.
Please let us know what the vet says.
Good luck....

[SAMSON'S DAD]

i will let everyone know ASAP. he has an appointment to be seen so before long i'll whats wrong with him.thanks

[SAMSON'S DAD]

For the ones who care,i'm the guy that's got the 9 year old rotti and was wanting some ideas as to why he was limping.well i got him to the vet and they said he has got a sprained knee.i'm not happy but i 'm so glad he didn't have (HD) or bone cancer. he gave me CIPROFLOXACIN for infection and RIMADYL for pain. so i'm glad my boy is hopefully on his way to recovery.and i'm very happy he has no hip problems.

[poohbearsmom]

Originally Posted by SAMSON'S DAD

Hey folks,i'm new to the board and i found this site while doing a search on a problem my rotti has been having for a few days now.o.k i noticed him limping picking up his back foot.well my borher-in-law and sister raise Shitzu's and they sell them,so of course i trust their judgment.so i had him check his foot out and he said he had one of his claws split and it was causing a quick effect in it.well he clipped what he could and said it was still split some.so i decided to see if he quit limping on it or not,well he's still holding it up off the ground.i called the vet and they said to look for swelling,bleeding etc.well i have looked and i see nothing at all.all his pads look good and i can't see the split claw either,theres no sighn of any blood at all and he'll let me handle his foot,i have even put pressure on it to and he just don't act like i'm bothering him.i have also moved his leg around to see if he's done damage to it and he acts like it don't faze him at all.the reason i'm holing off going to the vet is they are going to hit me with a huge bill i can't pay right now,cause my job has took a plunge and my wife is a stay at home mom with twins.daycare is way too high for me to afford.but enough of the pitty,i just wanted to see if someone here could please help with any suggestion i can try.my vet used to do payments but so many people was charging and then not paying ,it ruined it for us all. anyway if you have someting in mind i may try please let me know. thanks alot guys.

If his toenail has been split, that can be quite painful. As well, if the quick is exposed, there is the possibility that infection has set in. Nail infections can lead to bone infections which are not good. Please get your boy to the vet.

If this has nothing to do with his toe, it may be his knee or his hip. Please get your boy to the vet.

Could be that he simply has a sprain or muscle injury. You cannot possibly know the root of the problem if it's internal, and if the limp has persisted you need to please get your boy to the vet.

[McClannorth]

Hi Guy - Just wanted to say I totally understand the $ thing - my hubby has been out of work since August and i am in school full time. Our girl has blown both her knees - first the right and then blew the left and meniscus while waiting for surgery one her right. So now we are looking at $3500 that we don't have. So trust me, I understand where you are coming from.
We have 4 kids, 2 dogs rottens (one rotti shep who is coming up 10 and our girl who will be 4), 3 cats, guinea pig and assorted fish. We take our pets very seriously however - at some point, sometimes, you have to make a choice. I understand where you are coming from.
Cheers,
Tee

[SAMSON'S DAD]

Originally Posted by McClannorth

Hi Guy - Just wanted to say I totally understand the $ thing - my hubby has been out of work since August and i am in school full time. Our girl has blown both her knees - first the right and then blew the left and meniscus while waiting for surgery one her right. So now we are looking at $3500 that we don't have. So trust me, I understand where you are coming from.
We have 4 kids, 2 dogs rottens (one rotti shep who is coming up 10 and our girl who will be 4), 3 cats, guinea pig and assorted fish. We take our pets very seriously however - at some point, sometimes, you have to make a choice. I understand where you are coming from.
Cheers,
Tee

finally someone understands.i took him to the vet and he had a sprain in his knee.they put him on infection meds and pain meds.i hope he gets better. thanks

[Anne]

Originally Posted by McClannorth

We have 4 kids, 2 dogs rottens (one rotti shep who is coming up 10 and our girl who will be 4), 3 cats, guinea pig and assorted fish. We take our pets very seriously however - at some point, sometimes, you have to make a choice. I understand where you are coming from.

When we decide to own animals we take on the responsibity of caring for their health. Vet fees are expensive.

Yes, you have to make a choice but the time to make that choice is before you commit to taking on an animal you can't afford to care for.

The animals pay a high price for an owners poor choice when they suffer an injury or failing health and there is no money for appropriate vet treatment.

[TrinaJ]

Am pleased to hear that you took your dog to the vet and found out what was causing his pain. Hopefully he will be back to normal in no time.

If you or your family were sick and you couldn't afford treatment, you'd do everything you could to get it for them. To most of us here we do the same for our animals, they are our family and seeing them in pain and not taking them to the vet immediately is just not an option.

Perhaps your vet will let you pay off your account in installments? Its always worth the question. People can be accommodating if you just ask.

[Sam's Mom]

I totally agree about the responsibility to care for your dog...but it seems there has been some head biting off going on here.

Hard times happen. Without a crystal ball...we do not know if and when we could be next in the welfare line. With the best of intensions "sh#& happens" it's called life. Many people in this country go without medical care for themselves let alone their pets because of no insurance and limited money. In fact poor people die on a regular basis because of no treatment or too late treatment for ailments that could have been treated with early intervention. The bottom line...unfortuantely in this country...money does buy life.
Sorry...Kinda got off on a tangent here...

Anyway my point is this guy came here for help. He IS trying!


Added comment...I may be going out on a limb here but...

Question for all...Any of you out there ever had a sore or injuried something or other yourself and chose to wait and see if the natural healing process would take care of it?? I know I have. I believe, this is common especially if you are unexpectedly left with no insurance or had a life event that has severly altered your income.

My point being let's not crawl down this guys throat for asking for advise before rushing to the Vet because his dog has a sore leg.

[brunie's mom]

Originally Posted by SAMSON'S DAD

For the ones who care,i'm the guy that's got the 9 year old rotti and was wanting some ideas as to why he was limping.well i got him to the vet and they said he has got a sprained knee.i'm not happy but i 'm so glad he didn't have (HD) or bone cancer. he gave me CIPROFLOXACIN for infection and RIMADYL for pain. so i'm glad my boy is hopefully on his way to recovery.and i'm very happy he has no hip problems.

Glad that you got your dog to the vet.
Did the vet do an x-ray of the knee? or just feel around? Why did he prescribe antibiotics if they think it's a sprain?

The knee should be x-rayed if it does not get better. At 9 years of age...OS (bone cancer) or a torn cruciate could be the problem. Many people here start with their dogs having a limp, and the vet saying it's a sprain....when the limping continues.....then a diagnosis of OS is finally made later.
Please keep this in mind.

Gina

[Sam's Mom]

Originally Posted by brunie's mom

Glad that you got your dog to the vet.
Many people here start with their dogs having a limp, and the vet saying it's a sprain....when the limping continues.....then a diagnosis of OS is finally made later.
Please keep this in mind.

Gina

So true Gina..........
Samson's Dad, so glad you were able to get him looked after and the news was a treatable condition. Do keep in mind Gina/Brunie's Mom's post though...and be pro-active.

[McClannorth]

Originally Posted by Anne

When we decide to own animals we take on the responsibity of caring for their health. Vet fees are expensive.

Yes, you have to make a choice but the time to make that choice is before you commit to taking on an animal you can't afford to care for.

The animals pay a high price for an owners poor choice when they suffer an injury or failing health and there is no money for appropriate vet treatment.

Please don't take me wrong. We have moved coast to coast 4 times in 11 years. We have never taken our pets for granted. They ARE a huge part of our life. We have never said "Oh we are moving and can't take our pets" like you see SO many people so please, don't assume we are not responsible pet people. We spent over $1500 on our daughter's cat that I tube fed every 2 hrs (daughter was at work and it was over Christmas on top of it) - if we DIDN'T care, our beloved cat would have been euthanized. She went into chronic liver failure due to a home renovation. The cat is heading into being 11 yrs old and doing well BTW.

At some point, some of us realize, as much as we love this pet, it is a pet. As they tug at our hearts, sometimes a choice must be made inspite of all the factors. I am sorry that not everyone sees things that way or understands where I am coming from when I say that.
Respectfully Yours