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lame problem with golden retriever

Sent to Pet Experts March 04, 2005 10:25 a.m.

We have a golden retriever who is four years old. In 8/04 she started limping for no reason on her right front leg. She started chewing on her paw. We took her to the vet and found nothing wrong. In Sept. they exrayed her leg and shoulder found nothing. They put her on an anti inflamatory. It did not work. We took her to an orthopedic vet they exrayed her and found nothing. In January 05 they did exploratory orthoscopic and found a small tear in her shoulder in the rotator cuff. But advised the limp could not be caused by the small tear. They kept her on antiinflamatory medicine. She still is not better. The vet then exrayed her neck, shoulder, back & leg and still can’t see what is wrong. We have already spent $4000.00 and our dog is no better. Please if you know of suggestions or how to help our dog please let us know.

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March 04, 2005 12:11 p.m. (1 hour and 46 minutes later)

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Well, you have seen very qualified people, but I can try to help. What does the toes/pads of her feet look like? Where does she chew?

DR.V

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Sent March 04, 2005 2:52 p.m. (2 hours and 41 minutes later)

The pads on her feet are black and healthy looking. She tries to bit the hair inbetween the pads. We have her groomed every six weeks so the hair doesn't get too long. She does have one nail that is black the others are a light brown color.

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March 04, 2005 2:55 p.m. (3 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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Did the chewing start with the lameness? Did any of the vets address the chewing?

Dr.V

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Sent March 04, 2005 4:43 p.m. (1 hour and 47 minutes later)

Yes it did start with the lameness and they did exam the paw and found nothing. We originally thought maybe she had a splinter in her paw.

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March 04, 2005 5:47 p.m. (1 hour and 4 minutes later)

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And with the orthopedic people did they radiograph the foot as well?
Sorry for all the questions.

Dr.V

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Sent March 04, 2005 10:56 p.m. (5 hours and 8 minutes later)

No I don't think they did that. What is radiograph? I appreciate you taking the time to help me.

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March 04, 2005 11:32 p.m. (35 minutes and 51 seconds later)

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Sorry...an radiograph is an xray...trying to reach for some straws...

Dogs will chew when there are irritations on the foot...but they will also chew where there is pain. Just wondering if they investigated the foot...it is a far reach...but it seems like you guys have had everything else xrayed.

Dr.V

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Reply to Dr. Vamvakias
Sent March 05, 2005 9:26 a.m. (9 hours and 54 minutes later)

Yes they did xray the paw two different times. Could a lameness be caused by an allergy. I know Goldens have a tendency to have allergies.

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March 05, 2005 10:04 a.m. (37 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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I imagine anything on the skin can irritate enough to limp, but this breed is a pretty strong breed...so they take the low grade discomfort...a true limp is concerning.

I cannot think of any other causes other than neurological. I will try to notify one of the other vets on this site and see if she can help in the discussion.

Dr.Vamvakias

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Sent March 05, 2005 3:41 p.m. (5 hours and 36 minutes later)

I thank you for your time and I appreciate any help you can get for us. We don't know where else to turn.

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March 06, 2005 1:33 a.m. (9 hours and 51 minutes later)

I haven't forgot about you...still waiting on the other vet...

Dr.V

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