Help w/ 14 yr old Sheltie

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Max's Mommy

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Yesterday, as my husband came home, Max went to get up, slipped on the bare floor and hasn't been the same since. He is totally favoring his right hind quarter and is having a horrible time getting around. He's in somewhat good spirits, but I'm worried.
Any ideas on what happened or what to do are greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you,
Max's Mommy
 
Welcome to the forum!

Unfortunately, I don't have any specific answer for you. It could be any number of things ranging from just being a bit bruised to being a broken bone (our shelties are very stoic and don't like to appear to be in pain).

How long ago did this happen? My first suggestion would be to put him on crate rest (absolutely no running or jumping) for a day or two. If you don't see any improvement, I would recommend that you take Max to a vet as soon as you can.
 
Max

There's no problem with him not running or jumping....he won't move. I have tried some 81 mg aspirin, and now he's napping. So it is ok to just let him lay around and be lethargic for a day or so?
 
Max's Mommy said:
There's no problem with him not running or jumping....he won't move. I have tried some 81 mg aspirin, and now he's napping. So it is ok to just let him lay around and be lethargic for a day or so?
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My yardstick is, if it hurts too much to let daddy touch without strenuously objecting, time to see the vet. So I very gently palpate the problem area. If I see or feel something I can fix, like a foxtail, for example, I'll try to take care of it despite objections. But if gently touching makes them yelp, chances are good that it's serious enough to warrant a vet exam.

Poor little guy, I hope he's feeling better soon! I guess old age sneaks up on dogs just like it does on people, I can't count the times I've learned the hard way that I can't do everything I used to. :no:
 
mmcginty said:
My yardstick is, if it hurts too much to let daddy touch without strenuously objecting, time to see the vet. So I very gently palpate the problem area. If I see or feel something I can fix, like a foxtail, for example, I'll try to take care of it despite objections. But if gently touching makes them yelp, chances are good that it's serious enough to warrant a vet exam.
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I think this is a great example of when it is time to see a vet. This is pretty much how I handle things as well. I also try and feel for "heat." If a certain area seems to be a lot hotter than other parts, I am off to see the vet as well.
 
Older dog , not moving sounds like an exam to me...walking outside to tend to business ? Able to posture for bm ? Eating as usual, panting or resltless- can't get comfy ?
 
With Shelties, being such stoic dogs, if they are resting, if it hurts like it seems to, time to see the vet. They put up with a lot of pain (Emma is my example). Doesn't hurt to get it checked out.
 
My relatives dog slipped on their wood floor and they took him to the vet. Turns out he broke his leg. I think I would take him to the vet.
 
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