If your greyhound appears to be lame, one of the things that you must check is the foot surface and the pads. Remember, there are many causes of lameness – from muscle injuries, damage to bones and ligaments, as well as a variety of foot problems – so a thorough check of ALL possible areas of discomfort is needed.
How do I know if my greyhound is in pain?
Dogs experiencing pain may have a faster and more shallow breathing pattern than normal. They may also pant. You may even notice a change in the movement of the abdominal muscles and/or those of the chest. Both sets of muscles are involved in the breathing process.
Why does my Greyhound limp all the time?
Limping that seems to come and go should not be ignored and a sudden onset of limping may signal the beginning of a life-threatening event. As you might guess the cause of sore limbs and limping can range from simple to catastrophic, and should be considered in a step-by-step systematic way and with a veterinarian that has true greyhound knowledge.
When does limping become osteosarcoma in Greyhounds?
Each day your greyhound will get a little worse and be in more pain and that little voice in the back of your mind will keep reminding you that your greyhound runs the risk of a spontaneous fracture at any time. When your dog’s leg is dangling, you will feel so much worse about waiting.
What should I do if my Greyhound has a cut on his leg?
Cuts and corns can be treated. Corns can be maintained or removed and although they may be uncomfortable and may return, your greyhound can still live a good life. Second, you take your dog to the veterinarian where the doctor will do a thorough exam to determine the dog’s range of motion in the afflicted limb as well as the other limbs.
Why does my Retired Greyhound have long legs?
Plus, you may have noticed that retired greyhounds don’t seem to be the most graceful of dogs with their long legs, goofy attitudes, odd sleeping poses and occasional high speeds! The second thing to consider and check is your grey’s footpads looking for corns!
Is it normal for a greyhound to have a limp?
We are also greyhound owners and as you say bone cancer is always at the back of our minds. Our lovely girl had unexplained limping a couple of years ago. She even went as far as purposely walking on the white/yellow lines on the road as they are smoother.
What’s the worst thing about having an Italian Greyhound?
Perching themselves up high on the back of your sofa to better see out the window, young Italian Greyhounds are notorious for breaking their long fragile legs as they launch themselves fearlessly into space and crash to the floor. Their spurts of reckless abandon can be nerve-wracking to live with! The same is true outdoors.
Why does my Greyhound walk on white lines?
Our lovely girl had unexplained limping a couple of years ago. She even went as far as purposely walking on the white/yellow lines on the road as they are smoother. After lots of tests/x-rays it turned out she had developed a corn in one of her pads which is known to be VERY painful for them.
Why does my Greyhound have a sore leg?
Soreness could be as simple as the onset of arthritis in those track pounded bones and joints. Plus, you may have noticed that retired greyhounds don’t seem to be the most graceful of dogs with their long legs, goofy attitudes, odd sleeping poses and occasional high speeds!
