Sandy L
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The following is a note/question that I'm forwarding from my Mom, Carmen, who is unable to navigate internet forums. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, and forwarded to her.
Thank you,
Sandy
We have a an adorable Cavalier King Charles - born Oct. 8, 2004.
He has been very active up until early March of this year. Then he seemed to be experiencing pain in walking - and trouble lying down.
He backed away from his normal pattern . He seemed to hurt when lying down, and was no longer willing (or able) to jump up on my lap for love, attention and sometimes a nap. His eyes said, "Do something!" We didn't think he'd "over-done."
We were concerned that he may have ingested a "plastic tooth-pick." A trip to the vet, (3-9-09) for x-rays and exam did not indicate any problem visible. A shot for pain and some oral medication seemed to take care of the problem. He was back to his "old self" - for a while.
However, the past few days he has resumed the display of discomfort once again, and has fallen back into the pattern of acting as though it hurt to lie down and doesn't offer to jump up on my lap - but does beg my husband to lift him up and place him there.
I know Cavaliers "can" have hip problems, but at his young age, did not think this would/could be the problem.
Anyone out there have a similar experience with a 4-1/2 year old Cavalier? I would appreciate your insight or suggestions. I thank you - and so does Toby.
Thank you,
Sandy
We have a an adorable Cavalier King Charles - born Oct. 8, 2004.
He has been very active up until early March of this year. Then he seemed to be experiencing pain in walking - and trouble lying down.
He backed away from his normal pattern . He seemed to hurt when lying down, and was no longer willing (or able) to jump up on my lap for love, attention and sometimes a nap. His eyes said, "Do something!" We didn't think he'd "over-done."
We were concerned that he may have ingested a "plastic tooth-pick." A trip to the vet, (3-9-09) for x-rays and exam did not indicate any problem visible. A shot for pain and some oral medication seemed to take care of the problem. He was back to his "old self" - for a while.
However, the past few days he has resumed the display of discomfort once again, and has fallen back into the pattern of acting as though it hurt to lie down and doesn't offer to jump up on my lap - but does beg my husband to lift him up and place him there.
I know Cavaliers "can" have hip problems, but at his young age, did not think this would/could be the problem.
Anyone out there have a similar experience with a 4-1/2 year old Cavalier? I would appreciate your insight or suggestions. I thank you - and so does Toby.