poiuytrewq
Well-Known Member
This is going to be a toughy because without actually seeing this little chap its hard for me to explain the actual problem but harder for people to appreciate what a happy puppy he is.
I was given a puppy just over a week ago. He is a 5 month Lab, Bred by responsible breeders from good quality dogs (I had my 13 yr old lab off them as a puppy and have known them since)
Puppy was born and all seemed ok until 4 weeks when apparently he started falling behind the rest of the litter size wise, it then also became apparent he had some kind of deformity of his front legs. They kept him to see what happened- If he out grew it I guess and then because he is really bouncy and full of beans putting down seemed unfair and un-needed.
So I had him!
He walked with his bum in the air but his front legs almost flat- like a puppy "play with me" position.
TBH at first I was a bit shocked and really thought he would be pts BUT then we got to know him, spent time with him and his little personality came out.
Ive had him checked by a canine physio who says he's in no pain- The front legs can be moved into different positions and the tail continues to wag madly. She recommended a good vet (who was on holiday but I have made an appointment with next week) She also kindly offered him free intensive then follow up physio.
In the week ive had him he's come all over the place with me and his walking position/speed energy has all become better- Most markedly he walks on his front paws.
Still in a strange way and there is still obviously a problem but a big and definite improvement.
Now obviously it all depends on what the vet says next week but I wonder what level of disability PAIN FREE is it acceptable to keep a dog?
He bounces around with other dogs and is very playful, tending to play more with a toy than running round or tail chasing but he has dragged all the washing off the radiators, stolen gloves, socks and various other things- Including a cheese grater!?
His tail literally never stops and everyone who's met him in person has left with the opinion that he shouldn't be pts just allowed a quiet less active than a normal dog life. This involves coming to work with me every morning so im not going to leave him alone for hours he will have an interesting varied life with lots of company and attention.
Thoughts please?
I was given a puppy just over a week ago. He is a 5 month Lab, Bred by responsible breeders from good quality dogs (I had my 13 yr old lab off them as a puppy and have known them since)
Puppy was born and all seemed ok until 4 weeks when apparently he started falling behind the rest of the litter size wise, it then also became apparent he had some kind of deformity of his front legs. They kept him to see what happened- If he out grew it I guess and then because he is really bouncy and full of beans putting down seemed unfair and un-needed.
So I had him!
He walked with his bum in the air but his front legs almost flat- like a puppy "play with me" position.
TBH at first I was a bit shocked and really thought he would be pts BUT then we got to know him, spent time with him and his little personality came out.
Ive had him checked by a canine physio who says he's in no pain- The front legs can be moved into different positions and the tail continues to wag madly. She recommended a good vet (who was on holiday but I have made an appointment with next week) She also kindly offered him free intensive then follow up physio.
In the week ive had him he's come all over the place with me and his walking position/speed energy has all become better- Most markedly he walks on his front paws.
Still in a strange way and there is still obviously a problem but a big and definite improvement.
Now obviously it all depends on what the vet says next week but I wonder what level of disability PAIN FREE is it acceptable to keep a dog?
He bounces around with other dogs and is very playful, tending to play more with a toy than running round or tail chasing but he has dragged all the washing off the radiators, stolen gloves, socks and various other things- Including a cheese grater!?
His tail literally never stops and everyone who's met him in person has left with the opinion that he shouldn't be pts just allowed a quiet less active than a normal dog life. This involves coming to work with me every morning so im not going to leave him alone for hours he will have an interesting varied life with lots of company and attention.
Thoughts please?
