Anyone's Aussie deal with leg/hip problems?
My pup periodically experienced limping or lameness after an intense game of frisbee with high jumps and quick twists. It never lasted more than a day. Usually she would sleep that night and be fine the next day. However, it happened again and this time it won't go away. She either favors her other leg now or when it's really bothering her she will hold up the injured one and bunny hop. I took her to the vet and they gave me an anti-inflammatory to try and scheduled her for a sedated exam with X-rays. It was their opinion that it might be a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (knee) as opposed to the hip. The medicine has helped quite a bit but I can tell by the way she walks and sits, not putting pressure on that leg, that it is still bothering her. I've restricted her exercise and only allow leash walks - which is absolutely torture for an Aussie. The weird thing is she still tries to run, jump off beds/couches if I'm unable to catch her in time to stop her. I'm trying my best to prevent her from doing these things but as you all know there is no "off" button for these dogs. It's also strange to me that she will let me feel her leg and move it around slightly to check her pain level. When I do this, she doesn't act like I am hurting her. Have any of your Aussies needed surgery for similar injuries? I'm afraid it is now a chronic condition and that may be the only solution at this point. Thank you for your help.