poiuytrewq
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For anyone who doesn't know the story here's a quick back ground....
Puppy is now approaching 1 year. I was given him at 5 months. Hes a Labrador out of good working parents and a very responsible lovely breeder, this pup is a one off all the others in his and previous litters have been 100%.
I took him on, on first sight expecting to have him pts pretty much instantly. He had a front leg deformity. I researched some good vets and had too wait a fortnight to see the one i wanted, during this time he make a remarkable improvement and weight gain.
The vet was amazed saying he'd never seen anything like it and wanted him in for further observations/xrays etc which we did. The outcome of this was that nothing could be done to help him- he was born this way and the joints just hadnt formed properly. However he was certain that the puppy was in no pain and said as he was perfectly able to get around himself and was so playful and happy that he advised not pts just yet but too see how things progressed.
I admit i was over the moon, Ive had a few dogs but this one has such a cheerful personality and is really so so happy he's just a joy to have around.
He continued to improve and get stronger and bigger and more active. He's not as big as he should be and probably never will be but is all in perfect proportion and healthy (you know what i mean!)
Then recently (again i posted here) i noticed what i thought to be slight hind leg weakness. This improved on worming and a week at home instead of his usual coming to work with me (week off was due to a bitch being in season at work and him disappearing every 5 minutes)
I am however still seeing a problem. Its not major but Im pretty sure its definitely there.
My family seem to be blaming me whenever i bring it up, like its my fault for spotting it, I dont know if they genuinely cant see it or if they are in denial- ignore and it might go away.
Their theory is He's in no pain, confirmed by the vet and they he's such a happy little dog (I cant deny this at all)
In my head i know he's not suffering pain wise but how do you know with a case like this when its time to call it a day?
If he showed absolutely any sign of pain or unhappiness it would be an obvious choice.
He chases balls in the garden, runs round my horses fields, play fights with my JR and for hours with anyone willing to have an arm chewed. His tail go's constantly flat out, he eats like a horse.
Obviously he's going to the vet again but I've been unable to book an appointment as the particular vet i see with him has been away on leave.
Apart from the fact he's seen this dog several times and the stages of his improvement i just really trust and value his opinions. He's back on Monday and i have an appointment then. I haven't told my family because i know they will hate me for it.
Im so worried and stressed about the whole thing and the fact they are being so unsupportive is really difficult as its not clear cut- this poor little dog genuinely loves life.
Puppy is now approaching 1 year. I was given him at 5 months. Hes a Labrador out of good working parents and a very responsible lovely breeder, this pup is a one off all the others in his and previous litters have been 100%.
I took him on, on first sight expecting to have him pts pretty much instantly. He had a front leg deformity. I researched some good vets and had too wait a fortnight to see the one i wanted, during this time he make a remarkable improvement and weight gain.
The vet was amazed saying he'd never seen anything like it and wanted him in for further observations/xrays etc which we did. The outcome of this was that nothing could be done to help him- he was born this way and the joints just hadnt formed properly. However he was certain that the puppy was in no pain and said as he was perfectly able to get around himself and was so playful and happy that he advised not pts just yet but too see how things progressed.
I admit i was over the moon, Ive had a few dogs but this one has such a cheerful personality and is really so so happy he's just a joy to have around.
He continued to improve and get stronger and bigger and more active. He's not as big as he should be and probably never will be but is all in perfect proportion and healthy (you know what i mean!)
Then recently (again i posted here) i noticed what i thought to be slight hind leg weakness. This improved on worming and a week at home instead of his usual coming to work with me (week off was due to a bitch being in season at work and him disappearing every 5 minutes)
I am however still seeing a problem. Its not major but Im pretty sure its definitely there.
My family seem to be blaming me whenever i bring it up, like its my fault for spotting it, I dont know if they genuinely cant see it or if they are in denial- ignore and it might go away.
Their theory is He's in no pain, confirmed by the vet and they he's such a happy little dog (I cant deny this at all)
In my head i know he's not suffering pain wise but how do you know with a case like this when its time to call it a day?
If he showed absolutely any sign of pain or unhappiness it would be an obvious choice.
He chases balls in the garden, runs round my horses fields, play fights with my JR and for hours with anyone willing to have an arm chewed. His tail go's constantly flat out, he eats like a horse.
Obviously he's going to the vet again but I've been unable to book an appointment as the particular vet i see with him has been away on leave.
Apart from the fact he's seen this dog several times and the stages of his improvement i just really trust and value his opinions. He's back on Monday and i have an appointment then. I haven't told my family because i know they will hate me for it.
Im so worried and stressed about the whole thing and the fact they are being so unsupportive is really difficult as its not clear cut- this poor little dog genuinely loves life.
