Re: [pyrnet] Hing leg weakness in Pyrs

In a message dated 6/6/2008 9:33:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tmcculloch@achp.gov writes:

occasionally she still has a hard
time getting out of a sitting or squatting position, and ends up hopping
until we can pick her up and stabilize her. Afterwards, she is OK
again, and able to walk up stairs and do her half-run/half-jog through
the backyard keeping us safe from the squirrels.

Not to worry you, but that was the starting sign of my Kuvasz, Taffy, that ended up with Myasthenia Gravis, which is pretty rare, and probably not something that you need to worry about.

The course of ruling things out in these situations is (1) skeletal (x-rays), (2) muscular, and then (3) neurological. I have used Adequan in the past with other dogs and it is a wonder drug for arthritis in dogs. Taffy happens to have the neurological, even though she came to me after being hit by a car (2 breaks to the pelvis, broken hip, and femur in seven pieces - three HUGE surgeries to correct). She recovered fine over four years ago but last summer started not being able to support her back end when loading her in the SUV. She normally would put her front two legs up and I would pick up the rest to "load" her for our daily trips. She would collapse after her front legs were on the bumper of the truck and I would have to support her entire weight and lift her into the truck.

My research has indicated that oats are FANTASTIC for the neurological system (in animals and people). They are easily obtainable, and I purchase rolled oats by the 50# bag and mix oatmeal in their food and also their treats and special biscuits that I bake.

She was on a course of medications and injections after the Megeasophagus and resulting aspiration pneumonia (two signs of Mysthenia Gravis) and is not only treated for the Myasthenia Gravis and also Hypothryoidism.

Good luck with your girl - she would probably enjoy the oats and they are good for you, too.

Regards,

Lisa and the beasts in south Florida

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