Limping Luskie ?

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Our 1 yr old Lab x Huskie developed a limp on his front leg a few weeks ago so took him to the who checked evrything over and couldn't find anything wrong suggested it was a strain and to keep him in for a week on Metacam and see how he goes.

He is still limping but doesn't seem at all bothered by it ? also if we don't walk him he will start eating the house!!

Any suggestions as to any other way to treat it ?
 
Take him back to the vet and ask for further investigation. Have you kept him restricted as the vet said, I know it is hard but is the only way to sort out pulls and strains. Although I don't think huskies generally have a problem with elbow dysplasia or OCD labradors certainly do, was the labrador parent elbow scored?
 
You can help to preserve your walls and floors (and possibly ceilings too):p with some mental stimulation - getting him to do tricks for treats, stuff a kong with yummy stuff like soft cheese, peanut butter, pate, anything else soft then freeze it to make it last longer, long lasting chews (lots of people here seem to like deer antlers, or you could get raw bones from the butcher) -anything that will make his mind busy without overstraining his body.:)
 
Hi, I have a 5 month old lab x husky. Do you have any pics of yours id love to see what an adult would look like? Also how big is it height and weight wise? How is it as a dog etc? Sorry for all questions!

Just being nosey :) Hope his leg gets better though x
 
emma21 said:
Hi, I have a 5 month old lab x husky. Do you have any pics of yours id love to see what an adult would look like? Also how big is it height and weight wise? How is it as a dog etc? Sorry for all questions!

Just being nosey :) Hope his leg gets better though x
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Hi Emma21 I do have pictures but am not the best at loading them up here !! If you PM me your email address I will send them over !!
 
Hi Emma

I would look at taking your dog to a Chartered animal physio. They will look at your dog as a whole to work out what is going on and how best to treat it. They have a multitude of therapy techniques to use and will give practical managment advice too. All chartered physio's work with a veterinary referral and are guarunteed fully qualified and insured (and covered by most insurance companies if your dog is insured!)
Visit www.acpat.org to find someone in your area who specialises in treating dogs
 
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