My dog is an absolute wanker

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Limping yesterday morning. I decided just to rest him but by the evening the limp was so severe I had to carry him into the garden for a wee. And when he had finished he just sat on the lawn waiting for me to carry him back in. I phoned our very busy vets and they squeezed him in for an urgent appointment. He arrived there flamboyantly limping and too theatrically distressed even to take a dog treat.

We talked about a possible X-ray but eventually decided on painkillers and a week's rest to see how it went.

I was very apprehensive about how he would be this morning, but the utter wanker has just bounded off the sofa full of joys and said "What limp? I don't know what you are even talking about."

Zero sign of even the smallest discomfort. Sheesh.

So the painkillers are working?

As I understand it, they are the doggy equivalent of ipuprofen, not some heavy duty opiate.

It sounds like he was in pain and needed the medication. Metacam can work surprisingly quickly for them.

My dog childhood dog had a fake cough he pulled out when the circumstances warranted it

My dog can produce a theatrical limp/cry/sob/fake injury 😂 She's a sighthound though so it goes with the territory. After a big fuss, she is magically all better. Daft lads aren't they.

So your vet prescribed a weeks rest and it's bounding off the sofa? Not clever. Painkillers mask pain, which is why vets tell you to rest the animal. This is how dogs end up needing surgery.

Ha I have sight hounds and they are the best at this 😂😂😂

stopped during a walk the other day as one of mine was raising his foot as if in pain. Whilst I’m checking it out he spotted something moving and took off with me dragging along behind him.

no limp visible at present the little shit

I think my reaction to his miracle cure was influenced by the fact that ibuprofen and paracetamol do bugger all for me, so the most I was expecting was a reduction in the signs of pain, not a total obliteration. Perhaps the first-resort dog meds are stronger than ours.

My reaction was also influenced by the rush of strong feeling that comes along with the relief at seeing a loved animal so sound again. I think I actually called him a wanker to his face in mock scolding before I started the thread.

😂 fingers crossed he is just being a dramatic wanker

My dog has a bad leg and is currently 'resting'. She is also leaping on and off the furniture. Not sure it's possible to stop them unless you confine them to a crate, which I am not prepared to do.
I hope the pain meds and week of no walks helps your dog.

Thanks, @SpanielsGalore .

Sorry to hear about your dog. Hope she feels better soon.

The vet definitely didn't state crate rest and I agree with you that it is overly restrictive to try to avoid all jumping, unless that is what the vet has instructed. I think just token tiny walks and no hurling around after rabbits.

I know someone who shows labs. She took one to a show and brought along another who was injured. Everyone made a huge fuss of the injured boy, giving him treats and loads of attention. The next time she brought him to a show, as soon as she got them out of the car he started hobbling around on three legs, holding a paw in the air with great dramatic flair 😅

Hope your guy is better soon!

This is an argument I have with the physio! She wants me to stop him jumping/running/bouncing…. I can’t watch him 24/7 nor can I wrap him in bubble wrap 😳
You do what you can to mitigate them against themselves (ie just be sensible with walks etc)
Its freaking tough though

Mine too is a bellend. She will protest the departure of her favourite human with apparent paralysis of her back legs.

Absolutely terrifying the first three times.