Hips / muscle cramp

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Spudlet

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Not sure which one it is, but in the cold and the wet, Henry goes all stiff and limpy through his back end :( It worries the life out of me, he's only 5 and I never expected him to start having problems this early as I was told he only had mild HD. I'm thinking about getting him a coat or fleece jumper to give him some protection from the elements in the worst weather, anyone got any idea if this might work, and any recommendations? He has a hotterdog jumper, but it's a bit too short to cover his hips properly.
 
Ellie does something similar, and there is nothing wrong with her hips, she literally tucks up shivery and walks funny, shes got a rambo waterproof that does significantly help, unfortunately shes worst when lots of surface water that splashes up onto her belly which still tucks her up a bit but not as bad as when all of her is exposed. If it is his hips I would imagine anything that keeps his back end warm and dry would be beneficial anyway.
 
Are the Equafleece ones any longer than the Hotterdog? I was thinking of getting one for D for after racing, we had to hang around in the cold for longer than I wanted but equally I didn't want to bung her in the car to lie still and get stiff.
 
The Equafleeces have a greater range of sizes (and colours) available and they can also make to measure if necessary. They do cost more than the Hotterdog ones though, and considering it, I think Henry needs something more water resistant for these purposes. :)
 
Have to say I am an advocate of Equifleece dog coats! Personally I think they are brilliant and their after sales care is second to none.

I find that the dogs are perfectly warm enough whilst they are working, out exercising etc but you really need that fleece to help dry them off and keep them warm as soon as they have stopped. That is when the cramps set in if they have been running around, hot and active and suddenly stop and have to spend time sitting immobile in the boot or at home - thats when they feel the effects, so I nearly always put a fleece on them to keep them warm whilst they dry out and adjust.
 
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