He was put to sleep last night ?. I went and spoke to the vet about it all again to see if there was a chance. He said when the dog was under sedation for the X-ray they manipulate the leg joint and there was excessive movement in the joint which tells them the ligament was totally gone. He said it's about £1k for the op but he said the dog will never run the same again and at as it had ruptured just over a week ago then arthritis would be setting in already. I'm glad they told me how it is tho. It's a hard pill to swallow
When you say don't run right how do you mean? He has got tons of determination and bottle, a good hunter and is always switched on. How far off the mark does this injury make them?
Bad news, total rupture! The options are 1k for operation and they told me he won't be the same. Total rest for 6month and see how he goes or put to sleep. They told me I could take the chance and leave it but the two bones rubbing would lead to arthritis eventually. I've going to give it till the weekend but I think it's going to be pts unfortunalty
Couple of weeks ago he came out one morning lame. Gave him rest and he was putting weight on it in a couple of days. Walking normal after a week. Week he was walking by my aid in a field and all of a sudden let out a huge cry and holding the leg up. Hasn't put weight on it since. Been to vet and they are going to X-ray it and find out but the think it's the cruciate. Fingers crossed
One of my dogs have done some damage to its cruciate ligament we think. X ray on Tuesday. Anyone got any reassuring tales of there dogs doing there's and making ful recovery?
Hare coursing, 1 dog per hare. We used to travel miles for good runs but just not worth it now. Then it would be daytime foxes hunting them up on cover and getting some good chases. I liked the odd run at a deer but would take a fox or hare over them. Wasnt overly fussed with deer. Glad rabbits are still legal as a good night on the lamp at them is hard to beat.
even a coupe of hours mate, just to get my young terrier pup started.Ok mate, will work on it.Atb
cheers bud, I will get you sorted for days out on my permission in return
Can anyone help me out to tag along to a morning ratting. Iv got extensive permission for lurcher and terrier work to return the favour and take you out with. Got everything on my permission except bloody rats lol. Cheers guys
Who all gives there running dog brown bread. I'm usually do but iv just heard dogs can't digest it proparly and don't need carbs. Anyone know anything on this?
my thoughts as well. Haven't seen a beddy cross that wasn't 100% committed to what it was after regardless of its size. Can't say the same for collie crosses. Not knocking collie crosses as there a favorite of mine.
exactly mate, as I said there were a lot of issues and a few that I haven't mentioned as I don't want to get into it as it's not what the thread is about. Iv also took in dogs that guys haven't gelled and they can't find that bond And they have served me well. The dog found a new owner who I have kept in touch with and the last time I spoke to him 3 weeks ago he told me he wouldn't sell it for love nor money and its putting the game away for him. Everyone's happy (apart from THLPCA) lol