Ares could use some vibes

He's been limping today, kind of off and on. As far as I can figure it's much more severe after he jumps off something.

He does have arthritis in his withers area, which has caused him some front end unsoundness in the past, as well as has caused some hind end wobbling(we suspect he shifts his weight off his front end and his hind end can't support it).

This looks different though. When he lands, his first few steps he'll be noticeably favoring a hind leg, then it kind of evens out a bit and it's hard to tell exactly which leg he's favoring. I'm inclined to think maybe his arthritis is worsening, especially considering jumping off things would probably aggravate the withers. But I'm not understanding why he'd be very obviously favoring a hind leg the way he is. And it isn't always the same hind leg.

I'm going to give it a couple days and try to keep him quiet and minimize the jumping as best I can before taking him in. Maybe I'll try increasing his MSM?

Could be his back...

oh goodness All the vibes for Ares to feel better, and that it is nothing too serious.

((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) here if you need it

~~~~~~Vibes~~~~~~ for your boy, that it's something passing and will heal up, like maybe he's bruised himself on something

Oh, and I've read that vitamin C helps MSM work better. Might be worth checking into.

That's entirely possible...or strained or twisted...he's been remarkably stupid about the stairs lately. Spring fever has turned his brain to mush.

Awww...poor Ares. Vibes being sent. It could be anything and hopefully, it will pass. Do you have any Rimadyl on hand? Sometimes, when Jose` does something to himself, (Chuli seems to be tough as nails) I'll give him a small dose once or twice and it really takes down the inflamation fast. I don't like using too much of that, but one or two doses sometimes does wonders. It's good that his jumping is being curtailed. I've been working hard to intercept by two in the morning when they're about to jump off my bed and lift them down instead. Just because they're getting older and I worry about them jumping from such a high place. (My bed is extra high) The couch is low and seems to be a piece of cake to them. So, I hope with some days of rest, Ares will feel better. Usually, these things pass. They sure know how to worry us, don't they.

((((VIBES)))) for Ares (and you, I know it's hard)

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,,vibes>>>>>>>>>>>>>> hope he feels better soon I know my arthritis has been given me heck lately

Poor Ares. I hope he's feeling better soon!

****Vibes**** for Ares. Tell him no more jumping off the stairs! Mu and Tipper do that and nearly give me a heart attack and they're completely sound (in body anyway ). Oh, and (((hugs))) for you, try not to worry too much.

Thanks everyone!

He's looking slightly better today, but still a little unstable.

He's also lost so much muscle this past year or so because he's not as active as he used to be. I'm sure that isn't helping him any. I think I'm going to try to get him swimming when it warms up a little and see if that can build some muscle back up without upsetting his arthritis.

Swimming sounds like a great idea!

I know someone else with a dog that has a similar gait issue that turned out to be neuro related and the vet has said that swimming is the best way to build him up.

Lots of good thoughts for your boy!

I don't like the sound of "neuro related"...

I've been known to work myself up into many sleepless nights scouring the web and worrying about DM.

I'm pretty sure it's not DM that my friend's dog has - I'll see if she has any helpful info on what their specialist said.

Vibes for his ows. I have arthritis and this change of the weather is killing me. Maybe it is the same for him.

Just letting you know that I just sent you a fb message with some additional info.

Well, whatever it was it seems to be better now.

Maybe he twisted or pinched something in his stupidity going up and down the stairs, maybe his arthritis had been acting up, IDK...but he's feeling good now and that's all that matters.

Yaaaay! Glad he's feeling better.

Thanks for the good update Tell Ares to quit this feeling "off" crap!

Thanks!

But he is easier to live with when he's feeling off.