my dogs fecked

[bullcross1 10]

has any one on here owned a dog that has come back from a badly torn gracilus muscle, had me dog to a well known running dog vet and says he probably wont be able to hit his top speed again. gonna give him a long lay off and see what happens. im only intrested in replys from people who have had dogs with this injury before. thanks

[Boss-Hog 367]

my dog had that injury but it was up high rather than down low 2 month of walked only on lead for 3wks then let him streych out not full gallop and build it up worst thing is to leave em in and mag pulse box is excellent help all the best with dogs injury all is not lost yet

[bullcross1 10]

my dog had that injury but it was up high rather than down low 2 month of walked only on lead for 3wks then let him streych out not full gallop and build it up worst thing is to leave em in and mag pulse box is excellent help all the best with dogs injury all is not lost yet

cheers boss hog, when i spoke to the vet he said the high up tears are worse than the low down one which mine is. i also have a mag box great bit of kit

[tote 870]

has any one on here owned a dog that has come back from a badly torn gracilus muscle, had me dog to a well known running dog vet and says he probably wont be able to hit his top speed again. gonna give him a long lay off and see what happens. im only intrested in replys from people who have had dogs with this injury before. thanks

 

How bad is the tear tracker and what was the vets treatment? Did he stitch it or strap it back up into place?

 

I've known of many running dogs [lurchers and greyhounds] that have torn their gracilus muscle and made a complete recovery, but

it all depends on the severity of the tear.

[bullcross1 10]

its a bad tear tote, and cause i never took the dog down straight away stitching wasnt an option sadly, iv been told to manipulate the muscle daily porta mag him and rest, he said he might not run the same again.

[daz1976 8]

a track dog a friend of mine owned tore its gracilus it was a very good dog and was off for six month it came back and still run winning a fair few races so dont give up yet

[Scallywag 78]

My dog tore his gracilis very badly - the vet said it was shredded. He was kept in the house for a couple of weeks on complete rest, then on lead for six weeks, then on gradually extended trotting then cantering with the bike. Off lead after about two and a half - three months. I also had a physio come to the house once a fortnight. She massaged him and gave lazer treatment and showed me massage to do in between. She charged £30 a visit and I think she made all the difference. The lazer reduces scarring on the muscle. Some use ultrasound. It took a while but I'd say he runs just as well now - nice free movement and still does his job. You need to keep them good and fit afterwards apparently, helps avoid further injury. You just have to be patient and methodical and put a bit of time and money in and he could be right as rain. I'd highly recommend getting a physio in.

[bullcross1 10]

cheers lads, i own a lazer machine but was advised not to use it, the dog is still bouncing in his run and u wouldnt think they was anything up with him. i also thought ice would be a good idea as the muscle itself is red hot compared to the other leg, and i was advised not to do that as well