One our puppies, Golden Retriever, had his first vaccine. The vet gave the 5in1.
All other puppies are fine. But my largest and healthiest male of the litter has been limping for a month now. I took the puppy back to vet shortly after the vaccine.
The vet told me she thought he had parvo and of course it was negative.
Then even though he was showing no signs of injury or issues with range of motion wanted x-rays which I did. No problem. I want to make sure he is okay.
Then attempted to state she couldn’t see an injury on the x-ray but wanted to send it to a someone to read the x-rays for growth disorder. None of legs are different in length or size. Both parents had full DNA panels from Embark, and from UC David. Both parents were completely clear. Both parents had full OFA and tested good.
Limping is in hind leg.
The vet is refusing to acknowledge any wrong doing.
He clearly has nerve damage has even when I touch any area where a nerve is running connected to his leg he whelps.
I have another appointment set up with a different vet. And already took him to one other vet who stated she believed it was nerve damage and not a vaccine reaction. But what should I do?
What test should I do? What can I do to help him. His forever family is devastated by the news.
I told them it could just be bruised and may heal over time. He is doing better slowly. But there is a very real chance he may have permanent nerve damage. He has no obvious signs of injury or swelling. He has full range of motion etc.
I have also informed them I have two other males available to them that were going to be sent to service dog training to be donated to a veteran in need after receiving full health clearance with OFA & PennHip once they were old enough.
I also informed them if they decided to choose another puppy this one would have a very happy life here with me and my family. Which is true of course.
But whichever they decide is honestly besides the point. What are my options now to help him? I want him to hopefully have a full recovery but at the least I want him to recover the best he can.
I’m devastated.
Has anyone had this happen?
All other puppies are fine. But my largest and healthiest male of the litter has been limping for a month now. I took the puppy back to vet shortly after the vaccine.
The vet told me she thought he had parvo and of course it was negative.
Then even though he was showing no signs of injury or issues with range of motion wanted x-rays which I did. No problem. I want to make sure he is okay.
Then attempted to state she couldn’t see an injury on the x-ray but wanted to send it to a someone to read the x-rays for growth disorder. None of legs are different in length or size. Both parents had full DNA panels from Embark, and from UC David. Both parents were completely clear. Both parents had full OFA and tested good.
Limping is in hind leg.
The vet is refusing to acknowledge any wrong doing.
He clearly has nerve damage has even when I touch any area where a nerve is running connected to his leg he whelps.
I have another appointment set up with a different vet. And already took him to one other vet who stated she believed it was nerve damage and not a vaccine reaction. But what should I do?
What test should I do? What can I do to help him. His forever family is devastated by the news.
I told them it could just be bruised and may heal over time. He is doing better slowly. But there is a very real chance he may have permanent nerve damage. He has no obvious signs of injury or swelling. He has full range of motion etc.
I have also informed them I have two other males available to them that were going to be sent to service dog training to be donated to a veteran in need after receiving full health clearance with OFA & PennHip once they were old enough.
I also informed them if they decided to choose another puppy this one would have a very happy life here with me and my family. Which is true of course.
But whichever they decide is honestly besides the point. What are my options now to help him? I want him to hopefully have a full recovery but at the least I want him to recover the best he can.
I’m devastated.
Has anyone had this happen?