samuria 331 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 after my collie/whippet had a long chase today he came back i gave him a bit of fuss, as we then started to walk on he was acting like he was drunk? falling to the side and stumbling.. sat down with him while he cooled down and gave him a drink. after about 10 mins he was ok!!!! what could have caused this? thanks Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,809 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Lactic acid? If it was a long arduos chase it could possibly be that.or possible deyhydration perhaps? 5 Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 give more calcium in it's diet 1 Quote Link to post
RTurlough 160 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 If it happens again it might be Exercise Induced Collapse. I have heard of it in coursing circles but never seen it for real life in the field. 1 Quote Link to post
thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,480 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 It will just be shear exhaustion epically if the dog isn’t fully fit and has just had a gruelling run 1 Quote Link to post
samuria 331 Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 thanks for replies chaps...... Quote Link to post
'sully' 1,119 Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Probably lactic acid pal, squeeze the juice from a tomato down his throat. It will sort the lactic acid build up after hard running 1 Quote Link to post
RTurlough 160 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) A good sloppy meal when you get him home always works. I keep dioralyte or vytrate sachets to add to a bit of luke warm stock water to replace electrolytes lost and I have found is great for not tying up the dog's muscles the next day. Those sachets are becoming more and more necessary these days as even winter days can creep to 14C and all it takes is 2 hares in a row or a hard days ferreting on a day which becomes unusually warm to put stress on the dogs. I used to think having those sachets was a bit over the top but all the hard work and countless miles spent training the dogs in the off-season can be lost through a hard day with a dog keeling over. A simple sachet in stock water fixes everything. Prevention is much cheaper than remediation i.e. 20p a sachet to £200 vet bill. Edited February 19, 2019 by RTurlough typo Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 9,461 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 If this happens during warmer weather try pouring cold water on the inside of dogs back and front legs or stand dog in a water trough if possible 1 Quote Link to post
samuria 331 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 thanks for the info guys. he was ok saturday just took him out on the lead.... today he was back to his usual self... chasing and having a root about with the beddy.. benny. does anyone use chicken egg shell for calcium? i have my own hens... Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 42,837 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 54 minutes ago, samuria said: thanks for the info guys. he was ok saturday just took him out on the lead.... today he was back to his usual self... chasing and having a root about with the beddy.. benny. does anyone use chicken egg shell for calcium? i have my own hens... used to do it myself when I kept fowl Quote Link to post
white van man 3,187 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: used to do it myself when I kept fowl I always break the egg shells up and add to their food. Broccoli has calcium too. Obviously bone but I don’t over do it. 1 Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,261 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just exhausted. Cool, rest and light meal. 1 Quote Link to post
lurcherman 887 12,676 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Give it a swig of lucozade Quote Link to post
samuria 331 Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 all good advise, thanks Quote Link to post
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