...Or muscle sprains in general?
After 6 weeks of on-again off-again lameness in a hind leg (vet couldn't feel anything during exam because she is so nervous and tense it made palpation/extensions tough), rest, getting better with rest and then getting worse... I took Venice in to be heavily sedated for a physical exam and have xrays done.
He found extreme tightness in her adductor muscle (pectineus) on the inside of her thigh. He said it's basically an inner groin pull, and because that muscle is always in use whenever the dog is moving (to stabilize the leg) he basically said 8 weeks of crate rest.
Sooo while we do that, I'd like to help her along with exercises or any additional therapy. Does anyone know how to go about finding rehab/sports vets? I don't know of any in my area (Ottawa). Could I contact the veterinary college in my province or just ask around with sport people?
What are some additional treatments that are normally used with this kind of injury? And what's her future look like? Is this going to be a recurring problem, is she more likely to pull it in the future?
I clearly have no idea what I'm doing so just hoping some people will share their stories or offer input. I know a couple people on here have had dogs with iliopsoas sprains which I guess is similar?
I am SO bummed about the crate rest because it writes off the rest of our summer. But at the same time, I'm relieved it's nothing more serious. Her knees and hips are excellent so that's great.
Also, obligatory sad, stoned dog.
After 6 weeks of on-again off-again lameness in a hind leg (vet couldn't feel anything during exam because she is so nervous and tense it made palpation/extensions tough), rest, getting better with rest and then getting worse... I took Venice in to be heavily sedated for a physical exam and have xrays done.
He found extreme tightness in her adductor muscle (pectineus) on the inside of her thigh. He said it's basically an inner groin pull, and because that muscle is always in use whenever the dog is moving (to stabilize the leg) he basically said 8 weeks of crate rest.
Sooo while we do that, I'd like to help her along with exercises or any additional therapy. Does anyone know how to go about finding rehab/sports vets? I don't know of any in my area (Ottawa). Could I contact the veterinary college in my province or just ask around with sport people?
What are some additional treatments that are normally used with this kind of injury? And what's her future look like? Is this going to be a recurring problem, is she more likely to pull it in the future?
I clearly have no idea what I'm doing so just hoping some people will share their stories or offer input. I know a couple people on here have had dogs with iliopsoas sprains which I guess is similar?
I am SO bummed about the crate rest because it writes off the rest of our summer. But at the same time, I'm relieved it's nothing more serious. Her knees and hips are excellent so that's great.
Also, obligatory sad, stoned dog.