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The Dasuquin that the vet gave I dont think has made a big difference. He still limps on and off, will be fine one moment and then limping the next (only a slight limp now that comes and goes.)
I was reading up about vaccines and diseases and found that limping (on and off) can be a sign of Lyme or even Lepto. He gets the Lyme vaccine every year(but i know it doesnt cover all strains or protect 100%) but has never had the Lepto vaccine (he will be getting Merial's RECOMBITEK® 4 Lepto vaccine for the first time this year, a month apart from him other vaccines and I will be sticking around my vets office for an hour or two to make sure there is no reaction.)
-He has none of the other signs, just the muscle soreness and limping that comes and goes. BUT when he is excited or has been playing his front leg(and sometimes a back leg) will sometimes shake (either while standing or laying down). -related?
The vet is closed now but im thinking to call and set up an appointment to get him tested for both. The last time he was tested for Lyme was 2/17/12 but I know those can give false negatives and plus he could of gotten it between then and now.
What do you think of his limping being a sign of early Lyme or Lepto? Anyone know how much a Lepto test is? The lyme/hw/and 2 others is about $30 i know.
Am I over reacting? Sometimes he seems like nothings wrong, other times he will limp a little... I just know its better to catch these things earlier than later...
http://www.dogforum.com/dog-health/niko-still-limping-22154/
The Dasuquin that the vet gave I dont think has made a big difference. He still limps on and off, will be fine one moment and then limping the next (only a slight limp now that comes and goes.)
I was reading up about vaccines and diseases and found that limping (on and off) can be a sign of Lyme or even Lepto. He gets the Lyme vaccine every year(but i know it doesnt cover all strains or protect 100%) but has never had the Lepto vaccine (he will be getting Merial's RECOMBITEK® 4 Lepto vaccine for the first time this year, a month apart from him other vaccines and I will be sticking around my vets office for an hour or two to make sure there is no reaction.)
-He has none of the other signs, just the muscle soreness and limping that comes and goes. BUT when he is excited or has been playing his front leg(and sometimes a back leg) will sometimes shake (either while standing or laying down). -related?
The vet is closed now but im thinking to call and set up an appointment to get him tested for both. The last time he was tested for Lyme was 2/17/12 but I know those can give false negatives and plus he could of gotten it between then and now.
What do you think of his limping being a sign of early Lyme or Lepto? Anyone know how much a Lepto test is? The lyme/hw/and 2 others is about $30 i know.
Am I over reacting? Sometimes he seems like nothings wrong, other times he will limp a little... I just know its better to catch these things earlier than later...