19
Oct
2008

Limping puggle

by admin

No dog park for Preston this week.
Preston got back from the slumber party last weekend with a limping hind leg. He and Milo had way too much fun. According to Auntie Rebekah, the two of them “played like there was no tomorrow!”
Mommy couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Preston’s leg. He didn’t seem to be in pain when Mommy examined his paw and leg but wouldn’t put weight on his right hind leg.
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According to Dr. Eric Barchas, it could be “soft tissue trauma”. The best treatment is rest. This gives the affected joint or muscle time to heal. So Preston was put on bed rest for two days. This meant no running, playing or even walking!
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The doctor was right! Preston recovered quickly and was back to normal on the third day.

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15 Responses to Limping puggle

  1. Karl says:
    October 20, 2008 at 5:59 am

    Preston Brah,
    No dog park? Mega bummer. But at least your OK now.
    Maybe it’s time to train on the puggle “Wii Fit” a little harder.
    (That top picture looks like you stepped in a big wad of bubble gum.)

    U.K.

  2. Eduardo says:
    October 20, 2008 at 6:00 am

    “Playing like there was no tomorrow!”, WHOA! I bet you had a blast! Resting for two days can’t be too bad either…I love to rest! I’m a snuggle puggle! You look trapped in that cover, like it’s eating you…save yourself Preston!!!!
    Hugs & Snugs
    Eduardo the Snuggle Puggle

  3. CoCo the Puggle says:
    October 20, 2008 at 8:31 am

    Yikes Preston! I bet you really scared your Mommy! You must have been really having a GREAT time with Milo to get injured in the process! I’m glad to hear that you are better after some good long rest!

    Hugs,
    CoCo

  4. Amber-Mae says:
    October 20, 2008 at 11:37 am

    Oh Preston, went a bit too wild huh? Glad it’s healed now.

    Butt wiggles,
    Solid Gold Dancer

  5. Frank & Beans says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Hey P.,

    You have a Very Smart Doctor. We looked him up and he knows EVERYTHING !!!! Has a nice face too. Real lickable !!!

    Glad you’re better and up and Puggling again.

    Hugs x 2,

    F & B

  6. Peanut says:
    October 21, 2008 at 5:16 am

    Hi Preston; It’s awful missing out on the dog park. That is one of my favorite things to do. Bed rest is good though too and it sounds like it was the perfect prescription for you! Glad your leg is better! XOXO Peanut

  7. Westin the Puggle says:
    October 21, 2008 at 6:58 am

    Sorry you hurt your leg…I hurt mine too once and my daddy had to carry me around for a week. 🙁 Glad you are feeling better!!

  8. Bruschi the Puggle says:
    October 21, 2008 at 7:11 am

    Oh no Preston! That must have been some serious playing for you to get injured! Glad to hear that you are feeling much better now and can get back to playing! Although, that comforter sure does look super comfy! I’d milk the injury a little longer if I were you….BOL!
    Hugs, Bruschi

  9. Clover says:
    October 21, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Hi Preston,
    So glad your leg is feeling better now. You sure must have played hard!
    Love Clover xo

  10. Maggie & Mitch says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    You and Mitch are in the same boat, Preston! We came home from Barktoberfest Sunday and he started limping! Too much fun for one day! If he’s not better tomorrow mom is taking him in to see the vet!
    We’re glad you’re back to normal!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

  11. poochy says:
    October 22, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    Preston,

    Sorry to hear that. You are one party maniac! I am glad you are fully recovered now. Your mommy is smart. She did research and could even put you in a bed rest. 🙂

    Big hugs,

    Poochy

  12. Toby the puggle says:
    October 23, 2008 at 4:30 pm

    Hi Preston! Glad you feel better so soon! I don’t know how mommy got you to rest off that paw…I would never sit still long enough for my mom! My mom and boy love reading your daily antics Preston!

    wags,
    Toby the Terror Puggle 😛

  13. Riley the Puggle says:
    October 23, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Poor Preston! I’m glad you’re feeling better. I’m glad your vet & mommy are so smart and make sure you got better fast! Going too long without playing is no fun at all.

  14. Kylie says:
    October 24, 2008 at 7:00 am

    Preston! You have to learn to ration your playing! If you over do it too fast then you get cut off cold turkey! mmmm turkey…

    Glad to hear you are not limping anymore. Be sure to walk gingerly for a couple more days, you’ll probably get more treats cause they will feel bad for you!

    -Licks,
    Kylie

  15. Puggle Preston » Canine Arthritis says:
    November 9, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    […] First it was Milo, then Preston and now Milo’s sister, Mina, is also limping. Mina’s mommy found a dime-size lump on her knee. The X-tray shows calcium deposit on her joint. According to the vet, it might be caused by a previously undetected injury that did not heal properly. Both the specialist and radiologist they saw did not recommend a surgery so Mina will have to live with it. The limping comes and goes but poor Mina has to be refrained from one of her favorite things to do, chasing the sequirrels, for some time. Mina’s mommy is adding glucosamine supplement to her diet. It is not going to make the calcium lump go away but might help her joints in the long run. 500mg/day is a safe dosage recommended by the vet (for 20lb Mina). Preston will be getting glucosamine too! Best wishes to Mina! […]