Cramping??? Please Help

[graciepup]

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Hello everyone Im not sure if I am putting this in the right place but it is something experienced whippet racers will know. My whippet bitch Grace is now 4 1/2 and since about 12 months of age she has had a problem whilst sprinting.Although she does not race she does run hard.She is extremely well muscled and fit.

The problem is that on certain runs she pulls up screaming holding one of her back legs in the air and the muscle is rigid.I find if I massage the leg she will eventually put it on the ground then carry on as though nothing has happened.Does this sound like cramp?It is not always the right rear as sometimes it is the left,but more severe on the right?I always make sure she is fully warmed up before she is allowed to run.If this is cramp can I buy supplements to help this problem?She has been to the vets but they cannot find anything.

I would be gratefull for any advice or suggestions as to what this maybe.

Thanks claire

 

[mutley]

we had one with the same problem years ago and it was a lack of vit c give it a try just one tablet a day might just do the trick :thumbsup: it worked for us and it was on the advice of James hado a very good vet :thumbsup:

 

[DavidH]

TINNED TOMATOES IN THE DIET HELPS CRAMP,

K9 PRODUCTS DO A SUPPLEMENT MUSCLE G GREAT FOR ALL TYPES OF MUSCLE PROBLEMS. HIGH IN VIT, E :luck: :thumbsup:

 

[mutley]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

 

[graciepup]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Thanks Gary and davidh I will try the tin tomatoes too!I have ordered some vit C and Vit E powder from greyhound megastore.Fingers crossed :luck:

Thanks

Claire

 

[S. Rodgers]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

 

[graciepup]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

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She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then?

 

[S. Rodgers]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

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She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then?

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of course is does its the main course sue

 

[Paws123]

Mineral deficiency of calcium and/or magnesium is probably the most frequent cause cramping.

Cramps are often caused by a lack of potassium, resulting in an electrytic imbalance (Strenuous exercise)

As you have stated she gets 4 hours exercise a day maybe she could just be lacking electrolytes

Electrolytes product with balanced ratios of all minerals essential for optimum health and performance during stressful conditions.

Prevents dehydration & muscle tie-up.

• Maintains proper fluid balance in the blood and tissues.

• Improves appetite after stress or workouts.

• Replaces essential minerals and vitamins lost due to stress.

• Stabilize energy levels.

I use RECHARGE heres a link for it you to have a read & I ALSO FEED VIT C EVERYDAY RECHARGE

 

[graciepup]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

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She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then?

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of course is does its the main course sue

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Why is it that all the answers from women on here are aggressive???? :- " If I knew it was the main cause (sorry course)as you put it I would not have asked.Also do you think that she is getting enough exercise??????Not everyone knows everything,if they did they would not come on here.I think I will go with the information from the nice gentlemen that have answered me.So that is the end of this post for me.As usual someone has to ruin it.Thanks for being so helpfull (w00t)

 

[graciepup]

Mineral deficiency of calcium and/or magnesium is probably the most frequent cause cramping.Cramps are often caused by a lack of potassium, resulting in an electrytic imbalance (Strenuous exercise)

As you have stated she gets 4 hours exercise a day maybe she could just be lacking electrolytes

Electrolytes product with balanced ratios of all minerals essential for optimum health and performance during stressful conditions.

Prevents dehydration & muscle tie-up.

• Maintains proper fluid balance in the blood and tissues.

• Improves appetite after stress or workouts.

• Replaces essential minerals and vitamins lost due to stress.

• Stabilize energy levels.

I use RECHARGE heres a link for it you cab have a read & ALSO FEED VIT C EVERYDAY RECHARGE

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Thankyou Denise that is helpfull :thumbsup:

 

[Paws123]

Hope I helped , i think shes getting enough exercise if she was racing twice a week i would say 4 hours a day was to much but all dogs are different some thrive on loads of exercise others dont...if she is happy enough and the only problem is The Screws (Cramps) try upping her fluid intake and add some Electrolytes, use the said amount on the bottle as if you over do it, it can make them a bit loose (The runs)

 

[graciepup]

Hope I helped , i think shes getting enough exercise if she was racing twice a week i would say 4 hours a day was to much but all dogs are different some thrive on loads of exercise others dont...if she is happy enough and the only problem is The Screws (Cramps) try upping her fluid intake and add some Electrolytes, use the said amount on the bottle as if you over do it, it can make them a bit loose (The runs)

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Hi Denise yes that has helped.I will order some.I carry water with me on the walks and she does drink a fair bit.She thrives on her exercise,some of it is just wandering so not too hard for her.Thanks again :cheers:

 

[S. Rodgers]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

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She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then?

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of course is does its the main course sue

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Why is it that all the answers from women on here are aggressive???? :- " If I knew it was the main cause (sorry course)as you put it I would not have asked.Also do you think that she is getting enough exercise??????Not everyone knows everything,if they did they would not come on here.I think I will go with the information from the nice gentlemen that have answered me.So that is the end of this post for me.As usual someone has to ruin it.Thanks for being so helpfull (w00t)

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excuse me but i was not being aggresive i was only trying to help u with your enquiry, by being clinical and being short and sweet so i thought, as u say someone always has to ruin it i think u have got it totally wrong this time sue

 

[tanyia]

Mineral deficiency of calcium and/or magnesium is probably the most frequent cause cramping.Cramps are often caused by a lack of potassium, resulting in an electrytic imbalance (Strenuous exercise)

As you have stated she gets 4 hours exercise a day maybe she could just be lacking electrolytes

Electrolytes product with balanced ratios of all minerals essential for optimum health and performance during stressful conditions.

Prevents dehydration & muscle tie-up.

• Maintains proper fluid balance in the blood and tissues.

• Improves appetite after stress or workouts.

• Replaces essential minerals and vitamins lost due to stress.

• Stabilize energy levels.

I use RECHARGE heres a link for it you cab have a read & ALSO FEED VIT C EVERYDAY RECHARGE

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Thankyou Denise that is helpfull :thumbsup:

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Hi Claire, good luck Denise has put you on the right road :thumbsup:

I grow loads of tomatoes every year for our salads etc. but end up buying them as well. Our girls just cant stop eating them. We had to fence the plants off last year because thay were helping themselfs , the sweet cherry tomatoes go down well with my girls and if Im not watching the bananas will disapear from the fruit bowl its like donkeys and carrots, thay just cant resist

 

[unwanted]

She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then? IS THIS 1 WALK OR A NUMBER OF WALKS AND HOW FAR DO U WALK

 

[Vicky]

I have a very bad cramper too, i'm sure the neighbours think i strangle her sometimes poor thing. I do like the others and add tinned tomatoes to her food, you won't believe the difference just in a few days once you start.

Keep us posted :thumbsup:

 

[fallenangel]

our milo the greyhound is terrabel at cramping even now at age 10 he can go just playing about with the others if he dosnt have tomatoes every day I just stick it in all the dogs food now and we have no problems. I allways make sure hes warm though as he can crap walking if its cold and he has no coat on

 

[billyboy45]

tomatoes are good too mainly for bowels full of potassium :thumbsup:

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Lack of potassium, to correct this u can give tin tomato juice on the food, slice banana, but if its really bad use a tablet from any greyhound store called slow k its a slow release potassium tablet, this should cure any deficincey in your dog providing of course its getting plenty of exercise in the first place, sue

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She gets 4 hours exercise a day,im a dog walker and she comes on all the walks!Some road walks others fields,hills etc.Is this enough exercise?Does a lack of potassium cause cramping then?

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Then maybe youre problem is simply,that youre wee bitch is mussle bound,with toomuch exercise,but again try tomatoes or just use WHITE E, availible from any good Greyhound shops.

 

[kipper fluke]

That slow K is good stuff like Sue said--i get it from coop chemist it was Julie Bateson who put me onto it when Meg cramped up at Stockton the only time ever any of mine have cramped never happened since touch wood---

all dogs respond differently to different measures i also used tomatoes---tinned they tell me are best for some weird reason--

steve