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Do you have questions regarding the health of your greyhound? Do you need tips what you should feed your dog? Or do you need advice in curing an injury?
Injured shoulder
Johnny Upton Ireland
Posts 191 Dogs 0 / Races 0 12 Aug 2009 08:20
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Have a young bitch (18mths) that the vet says has had the joint in her shoulder damaged.
Was running last week in a race and got a nasty bump. She is pretty sore at the moment.
The says its 50/50 that she will come back 100%
Does anyone have past experience or advice to offer on this one?
Thanks
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 12 Aug 2009 19:55
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Johnny, if you have an ultrasonic machine, just machine around that area. Shoulder problems are pretty common, but they also can get a lot of referred pain from the neck and upper back being out of alignment. If she is reacting in the actual joint, this is most likely from a pinched nerve, seeing as she got bumped, and if you can get a good muscleman to roll the shoulder for you, this should take away the pain in the joint. This manipulation is excellent for the joint trouble, but there are not too many mm who can do it. Get her neck and upper back checked out thoroughly, too. Best of luck, Carole.
Dave O' Regan Ireland
Posts 99 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2009 08:10
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Johnny, where about's are you from?
Johnny Upton Ireland
Posts 191 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2009 08:30
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Thanks Carole,
Hi Dave I am in Kerry
Are there any good 'musclemen' in munster?
Dave O' Regan Ireland
Posts 99 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2009 08:54
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Johnny, Dave Kennedy is your man, he is based near killmallock but I believe he goes back to Kerry to check dogs. He is excellent at checking dogs and wont mess you about. I'll give you his number if you want it.
Johnny Upton Ireland
Posts 191 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2009 09:02
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Thats great Dave,
Is it worth resting the dog for a few weeks and see what happens or should I let dave kennedy see her now??
Thanks
Dave O' Regan Ireland
Posts 99 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2009 09:27
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No time like the present Johnny, if her injury is fresh he will tell you how best to treat it. My number is (086) 8415616 if you want to give me a buzz i can tell you more.
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