8 day old swimmer pup

krb · 11-08-2011, 07:46 PM

Rather certain one of my 8 day old pups is a "swimmer". Vet agrees (via phone conference).

Will hobbling really have an effect on a dog that does not even walk yet? If so-books all say hobble back legs but vet says front! Thoughts?

Also-any other suggestions? Considering a sock or t-shirt. Will do real water swimming tomorrow if warm enough. Any other ideas that have worked for you?

Are keeping her on her side as much as possible. Put carpeting in the whelping box for less slippery surface.

Anyone have luck with anything at this young of an age?

krb · 11-11-2011, 08:13 PM

SERIOUSLY???? 70 people looked and NOBODY has a reply???

**jocoyn** · 11-11-2011, 08:23 PM

I think you need someone who has experienced it so you have a very limited pool of folks to pull from.

SERIOUSLY??-sounds like a bit of an attitude for someone asking for help.

**Castlemaid** · 11-11-2011, 09:57 PM

One - it's Friday night, people are out doing stuff.

Two - In six years of being active on this board, this is the first time I've seen a post from a breeder about a swimmer pup, so not very likely going to have a whole lot of people that have experience with this.

Three - you posted on a Friday night about a little-known condition probably unknown to the majority of people and got upset because after only 30 minutes there were no responses?

SERIOUSLY?

Kaity · 11-11-2011, 10:03 PM

Google it. Seriously.

Twyla · 11-11-2011, 10:11 PM

Maybe some of these will help. FWIW there are other methods mentioned besides taping. First time I've heard of this, just did a quick google.

My Swimmer Puppy

HOW TO Treat Swimmer Puppy Syndrome

Swimmer Puppies (Pectus Excavatum)

msvette2u · 11-11-2011, 10:20 PM

Actually she posted the 9th...but I saw the question and don't have any experience with that issue so did not reply.
I'd 1) google it and 2) take the puppy in to your vet for advice.

BowWowMeow · 11-11-2011, 10:36 PM

I would post in the Breeder's section or ask the mods to move this thread.

BlackPuppy · 11-11-2011, 10:47 PM

Never heard of it.

nitemares · 11-12-2011, 06:14 AM

Just from googling I found a lot of "cures" from it, the simplest being make the puppy nurse lying on its side. it is posted in the last link Twyla posted.

11-08-2011, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
krb New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	8 day old swimmer pup Rather certain one of my 8 day old pups is a "swimmer". Vet agrees (via phone conference). Will hobbling really have an effect on a dog that does not even walk yet? If so-books all say hobble back legs but vet says front! Thoughts? Also-any other suggestions? Considering a sock or t-shirt. Will do real water swimming tomorrow if warm enough. Any other ideas that have worked for you? Are keeping her on her side as much as possible. Put carpeting in the whelping box for less slippery surface. Anyone have luck with anything at this young of an age?

11-11-2011, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,037	I think you need someone who has experienced it so you have a very limited pool of folks to pull from. SERIOUSLY??-sounds like a bit of an attitude for someone asking for help. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

11-11-2011, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,088	One - it's Friday night, people are out doing stuff. Two - In six years of being active on this board, this is the first time I've seen a post from a breeder about a swimmer pup, so not very likely going to have a whole lot of people that have experience with this. Three - you posted on a Friday night about a little-known condition probably unknown to the majority of people and got upset because after only 30 minutes there were no responses? SERIOUSLY? __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

11-11-2011, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kaity Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 951	Google it. Seriously. __________________ Kaity Vida

11-11-2011, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,794	I would post in the Breeder's section or ask the mods to move this thread. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

11-11-2011, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
krb New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	SERIOUSLY???? 70 people looked and NOBODY has a reply???

11-11-2011, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Twyla Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 496	Maybe some of these will help. FWIW there are other methods mentioned besides taping. First time I've heard of this, just did a quick google. My Swimmer Puppy HOW TO Treat Swimmer Puppy Syndrome Swimmer Puppies (Pectus Excavatum)

11-11-2011, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	Actually she posted the 9th...but I saw the question and don't have any experience with that issue so did not reply. I'd 1) google it and 2) take the puppy in to your vet for advice.

11-11-2011, 10:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Never heard of it.

11-12-2011, 06:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
nitemares Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Egypt Posts: 412	Just from googling I found a lot of "cures" from it, the simplest being make the puppy nurse lying on its side. it is posted in the last link Twyla posted. __________________ Nadine Tamtam - Egyptian Mau Dante (Dumpty) ze Stribrneho kamene (9-9-2011) Juventus - GSD (RIP) Animal Aid Egypt

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