Resting And Injured Whippet

[LM1981]

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Mae has an injury to her hip and after a visit to the vet last night is on anti-inflammatory tablets and rest for the next 10 days (seems easier said than done at the minute) .

I have been resting her since Sunday anyway and keep doing lots of extra basic training and tricks with her to try and keep her occupied, but I think she is beginning to get a bit board, she has never been one for chewing the furniture but yesterday my wooden bed frame had a good nibbling :- .

Does anyone know of any new tricks that I could teach her or games we could play in the house that don’t involve any jumping or running around but would provide her with some stimulation?

Having been used to 3 walks a day I am feeling guilty already, she seems desperate to go out. Do you think I would get away with a short 5-10 minute walk after 3 or 4 days for her to get some fresh air and change of scene?

Sorry last question, I know Whippets don't have issues with things like hip dysplasia but is there anything else I should be looking for with this injury? my concern is that I am not sure how she has done it, she doesn't yelp when walking on it and has run flat out with no obvious detriment, she just doesn't seem to be baring weight normally and occasionally lifts the leg and hops for several steps. I am sure I am worrying about nothing and it will just be a pull or strain which will heal in time, she is constantly picking up little injuries from tearing around like a loon but she is usually back to normal quickly.

 

[nova]

Have you thought of swimming, its good exercise for them with out weight weight bearing on the hip, if you are not sure ask your vet and look for a local hydro pool,we use one for fittness and exercise while recovering from injury )

 

[wild whippies]

Firstly I think you need to contact your vet and double check the advice. The reason being because I suspect that small lead walks would be acceptable especially as the treatment being given is anti-inflammatories alone.

Most soft tissue injuries go through a time period of repair and healing generally this is over several weeks, not days. What healing would be achieved over ten days could be completely undone if the dog is allowed to tear across like a loon once the deadline is up.

I agree with the swimming but I tend to think training them to swim before they get injured works best. A nervous dog is more likely to get injured through panic if it doesn't like the water, maybe a consideration for the future if this injury is going to be prone to recurrance.

I note you live in Peterborough. Has anyone suggested George Drake to you?

 

[LM1981]

Firstly I think you need to contact your vet and double check the advice. The reason being because I suspect that small lead walks would be acceptable especially as the treatment being given is anti-inflammatories alone. Most soft tissue injuries go through a time period of repair and healing generally this is over several weeks, not days. What healing would be achieved over ten days could be completely undone if the dog is allowed to tear across like a loon once the deadline is up.

I agree with the swimming but I tend to think training them to swim before they get injured works best. A nervous dog is more likely to get injured through panic if it doesn't like the water, maybe a consideration for the future if this injury is going to be prone to recurrance.

I note you live in Peterborough. Has anyone suggested George Drake to you?

I think the swimming would be a great idea though I would have to take it slowly; this dog won’t even walk through a puddle.

To be honest I didn't really leave the vets feeling totally confident with what I had been told, she did say to build up exercise slowly after the 10 days but didn’t really go into much detail about what was wrong or treatment other than rest and tablets for 10 days and if it hadn't got better go back for x-rays. They seem to be a decent vets; I have no complaints but they have said they didn’t see many whippets or even sight hounds in general, it is no offense to them but I would like to find a vet experienced with the breed if I can.

No one has mentioned George Drake to me, is this a vet or specialist?

 

[Strike Whippets]

Rest is best but as you said it's hard to keep an active dog still ...... Try filling kongs, food balls etc with her food and nice treats, that'll give her something to do and think about .... As said a greyhound vet is better at pin pointing whats actually wrong ... good luck :thumbsup:

 

[wild whippies]

Firstly I think you need to contact your vet and double check the advice. The reason being because I suspect that small lead walks would be acceptable especially as the treatment being given is anti-inflammatories alone. Most soft tissue injuries go through a time period of repair and healing generally this is over several weeks, not days. What healing would be achieved over ten days could be completely undone if the dog is allowed to tear across like a loon once the deadline is up.

I agree with the swimming but I tend to think training them to swim before they get injured works best. A nervous dog is more likely to get injured through panic if it doesn't like the water, maybe a consideration for the future if this injury is going to be prone to recurrance.

I note you live in Peterborough. Has anyone suggested George Drake to you?

I think the swimming would be a great idea though I would have to take it slowly; this dog won’t even walk through a puddle.

To be honest I didn't really leave the vets feeling totally confident with what I had been told, she did say to build up exercise slowly after the 10 days but didn’t really go into much detail about what was wrong or treatment other than rest and tablets for 10 days and if it hadn't got better go back for x-rays. They seem to be a decent vets; I have no complaints but they have said they didn’t see many whippets or even sight hounds in general, it is no offense to them but I would like to find a vet experienced with the breed if I can.

No one has mentioned George Drake to me, is this a vet or specialist?

George isn't a vet. He's what's known as a 'greyhound man'.

Vets are highly competant at routine stuff however I do feel that unless they're specifically vets with a greyhound interest, they tend to treat suspected injuries in a text book manner. Not that anything is wrong with this but it tends to be generalised treatment. i.e. the dogs is lame, exam reveals no major injury, bog standard course of anti-inflammatories and review.

The anti-inflammatories will work well and should be used but by taking for a check either George or Tom you'll get specific detail of the injury and as much advice as you can ask for with regards to helping healing. You can also ask for a scan which will physically show you the inflammation which I personally find helpful with the likes of muscle strains and tears (if this is what is suspected).

They also know whippets well and how difficult restriction can be for them so he might be able to give you some input on whether she can have little walks on the lead / swimming etc and how to build up exercise during her recovery. In the meantime, some of the ideas given by others might stop her from climbing the walls until you know what your dealing with. :thumbsup:

I've PM'd you his number, let me know how you go on. :luck:

 

[sparky]

Mae has an injury to her hip and after a visit to the vet last night is on anti-inflammatory tablets and rest for the next 10 days (seems easier said than done at the minute) .
I have been resting her since Sunday anyway and keep doing lots of extra basic training and tricks with her to try and keep her occupied, but I think she is beginning to get a bit board, she has never been one for chewing the furniture but yesterday my wooden bed frame had a good nibbling :- .

Does anyone know of any new tricks that I could teach her or games we could play in the house that don’t involve any jumping or running around but would provide her with some stimulation?

Having been used to 3 walks a day I am feeling guilty already, she seems desperate to go out. Do you think I would get away with a short 5-10 minute walk after 3 or 4 days for her to get some fresh air and change of scene?

Sorry last question, I know Whippets don't have issues with things like hip dysplasia but is there anything else I should be looking for with this injury? my concern is that I am not sure how she has done it, she doesn't yelp when walking on it and has run flat out with no obvious detriment, she just doesn't seem to be baring weight normally and occasionally lifts the leg and hops for several steps. I am sure I am worrying about nothing and it will just be a pull or strain which will heal in time, she is constantly picking up little injuries from tearing around like a loon but she is usually back to normal quickly.

I would imagine rest for the next ten days to be excactly that, no games in the house or walking regardless of her medication. cage or kennel the dog and give it the rest it needs.

 

[LM1981]

Completely agree that a crate would be ideal but this just doesn't suit Mae, I tried to crate train her when she was little, followed all of the training advice built up slowly, but she started to become terribly anxious and started to be a danger to herself when put in there (when I could get her near it), she just hates it. Unfortunately I really think if I returned to using a crate she would just make the injury even worse and as good as it would be it is not fair to put her through it unless there is no other choice (If the leg was broken, following op etc). However I think once she is better I will give the crate training another go, not to be used permanently but when injured it is useful if she would accept it even if just for really short periods.

I will just have to keep working on keeping her quiet; I did the Kong thing last night which she loved rolled it around for a little then lay down to lick the dog food I had smeared around the inside. She was actually a bit quieter last night anyway but that may be because, to literally add insult to injury, she came into season for the first time yesterday. Oh the joys, bless her it has all come at once :teehee:

Thank you for the advice.

 

[Dotty&Duke]

Completely agree that a crate would be ideal but this just doesn't suit Mae, I tried to crate train her when she was little, followed all of the training advice built up slowly, but she started to become terribly anxious and started to be a danger to herself when put in there (when I could get her near it), she just hates it. Unfortunately I really think if I returned to using a crate she would just make the injury even worse and as good as it would be it is not fair to put her through it unless there is no other choice (If the leg was broken, following op etc). However I think once she is better I will give the crate training another go, not to be used permanently but when injured it is useful if she would accept it even if just for really short periods.
I will just have to keep working on keeping her quiet; I did the Kong thing last night which she loved rolled it around for a little then lay down to lick the dog food I had smeared around the inside. She was actually a bit quieter last night anyway but that may be because, to literally add insult to injury, she came into season for the first time yesterday. Oh the joys, bless her it has all come at once :teehee:

Thank you for the advice.

 

[Dotty&Duke]

Completely agree that a crate would be ideal but this just doesn't suit Mae, I tried to crate train her when she was little, followed all of the training advice built up slowly, but she started to become terribly anxious and started to be a danger to herself when put in there (when I could get her near it), she just hates it. Unfortunately I really think if I returned to using a crate she would just make the injury even worse and as good as it would be it is not fair to put her through it unless there is no other choice (If the leg was broken, following op etc). However I think once she is better I will give the crate training another go, not to be used permanently but when injured it is useful if she would accept it even if just for really short periods.
I will just have to keep working on keeping her quiet; I did the Kong thing last night which she loved rolled it around for a little then lay down to lick the dog food I had smeared around the inside. She was actually a bit quieter last night anyway but that may be because, to literally add insult to injury, she came into season for the first time yesterday. Oh the joys, bless her it has all come at once :teehee:

Thank you for the advice.

i found when Dotty had an injury this year she was the same as your little whippey! A nightmare so hyper and wanting to do all the things she shouldn't, can't think of any new activities but what I had to do was ( and its not the nicest) was if she got too excited put her in her crete until she'd calmed down! it wasn't for long and it made me feel terrible but it was the only thing i could think to stop her hurting herself! :sweating: good luck with your little darling! xx o :wub: o

 

[TillynPip]

Re keeping Mae amused, have you thought of Doggy Brain Training toys or Interactive toys? eg you hide treats within the toy and the dog has to work out how to get at the treat - usually by removing a small wooden/plastic block or moving it with its paw or nose, on a slider to reveal treat. I've never used them but it doesn't involve the dog jumping around. They are on the internet and I'm sure large pet stores sell them. I wish her a speedy recovery, (for your sake as well!) and hope you have some luck in keeping her amused.

NB Haven't had time to read other posts so apologies if this has already been suggested.

 

[LM1981]

Re keeping Mae amused, have you thought of Doggy Brain Training toys or Interactive toys? eg you hide treats within the toy and the dog has to work out how to get at the treat - usually by removing a small wooden/plastic block or moving it with its paw or nose, on a slider to reveal treat. I've never used them but it doesn't involve the dog jumping around. They are on the internet and I'm sure large pet stores sell them. I wish her a speedy recovery, (for your sake as well!) and hope you have some luck in keeping her amused.
NB Haven't had time to read other posts so apologies if this has already been suggested.

Cheers, it hadn't been suggested and as luck would have it I have already got one for her as a Christmas present, I have stuck it in my spare room and forgotten about it. She may well get her present early ) of course this gives me a great excuse to go out and buy her something else for Christmas day :teehee: so spoilt

 

[TillynPip]

Cheers, it hadn't been suggested and as luck would have it I have already got one for her as a Christmas present, I have stuck it in my spare room and forgotten about it. She may well get her present early ) of course this gives me a great excuse to go out and buy her something else for Christmas day :teehee: so spoilt

There ya go. Mine have already ripped open one of their presents from under the tree. I must be an idiot putting it under the tree in the first place. :wacko: Good luck, have a good Christmas.