jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 well went to check my dog earlier and hes not moving i think he has a problem with his back legs, the vet did give me medication to give him but i dont think that could do much hes stuggling to walk and iv called a vet to come around later, anybody know if he will have to be put down? i hope something can be done? yesturday he was fine i took him for a run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hope it's not serious:( He might have just twisted/sprained something when out on his run. Let us know how he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 well the vet did say he has arthritis and im really worried as there is no cure and its common in german shepherd`s, i just dont want him put down hope there is somthing the vet can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 yeah it's definately common in german sheperds. how old is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 12:( thing is i dont want him to be put down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 just had a call from the vet said he will be here in 2 hours i just hope he can do his best to help his pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 good luck mate hope hes allright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 still waiting for the vet, he only gets up if i take him for a walk but than again he`s struggling:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I think the do a thing called hip scoreing on german sheperds to combat this happening, Hope alls well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 if he tells me to put him down im not i would rather buy him back leg wheel chair:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 if he tells me to put him down im not i would rather buy him back leg wheel chair:( What you need to think of is he has been running round for 12 years, Hows he going to feel in a wheel chair? Serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sorry to hear this mate:( Think of him and listen to the advice of the vet. If you have to make that decision then it's the best thing you can do to repay all the good times he has given you, it's the best and last thing you can do for him:( . When making the decision be sure it's 100% in the interest of the dog, VERY difficult to let them go I know, just be sure that you do the right thing by him mate. Good luck and hope the vet can give him a while longer;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Jazz if the vet says to put him down then do as the vet says,i'm sorry this sounds real harsh but if you love him you will do this,he will respect you and you will stop any suffering he is going through.I know its not an easy thing to do, but in your heart of hearts you know it is right.You dont want to see him suffer by not having a full quality of life.I feel for you, i know it's not an easy thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Feck mate, fingers crossed for you. My GSD bitch is one of the most important parts of my life, she's a proper daddy's girl. They are not the healthiest bread of dog, prone to many problems unfortunatly. On a more promising note my grans dog had similar symptons a few weeks ago and she's right as rain now. Thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 12 years is a damned good age for a GSD, especially one with joint issues, if he can't walk he should be put to sleep, period, forget how you feel, think of the dog, and a dog that doesn't have proper mobility, is 12 years old, and a big breed, isn't going to be happy forced to drag itself around. Do the honourable thing by the dog, and if the vet suggests he euthanase it, do it for your dog's sake. I hope it doesn't come to that, but there are too many people unable to make a difficult decision and who then watch some poor critter struggle through it's last months in purgatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I agree with what has been said with the vet knowing best, my girlfriend is a veterinary nurse, she says the he could go on glucassamine such as Seraquin which will ease the joints and they could put him on metacam which is an anti inflammatory pain killer. This of course depends on the severity... She also says that at her practice a German Shepard patient has a back leg wheel chair and he got used to it just fine, and is very happy. I hope all is well mate...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 well hes on his way in half hour but iv already given him metacam, i guess il wait to see what the vet says, at this moment im in half tears and just hope he can still hold on:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hope its all ok Jazz. My pup is 2 next month and the best, daftest GSD in the world (to me). I really hope its only something temporary and your dog can recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 me too but both my mates dogs had to be put down at the age of 10 as they could not get up, which has got me worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Haven't got much luck at the moment are you. The others are right though. I had to make that kind of decision 18 months ago with my cat and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do but it was the right thing for my boy (He was 14). Don't be selfish Hun do whats best for your beloved pet. Good luck though. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs H Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We have a German Shepherd cross who is 12 years old, his back legs are weakening and we've been really worried at his lack of mobility recently even after short walks, but he perked up when we started giving him a glucosamine suphate and calcium supplement. Hope your dog is ok, my previous german shepherd/collie cross lived until he was 17! Vicki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 well vet just came around i didnt bother with my normal vets as hes just interested in money, well this vet told me not to give him metacam and said hes not as bad as i made out lol although hes in alot of pain. He gave him 2 injections and 20 tablets 4 a day for now. He asked me to call him tommorow to let him know how he is and he might need a heart injection, well at least hes keeping him alive:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 http://www.synflexforpets.co.uk/ just ordered that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Jazz mate I'm sorry to hear this. I had to make a shit choice not two years ago.. I have not read this thread as it will upset me, but make the right decision its hard but right!! good luck mate (btw i still cry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Jazz mate I'm sorry to hear this. I had to make a shit choice not two years ago.. I have not read this thread as it will upset me, but make the right decision its hard but right!! good luck mate (btw i still cry) Hard isn't it? All though I have a new little boy now (18months) but I still sometimes call him by my old boys name. Daft or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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