Puppy - stiff after walk

hethmar

Nope, you shouldnt give dogs cows milk, it can upset their tums.

If you are worried about his bones and joints, check out a website like Denes for supplements.

http://www.denes.co.uk/

dollparts

My baby staff is a little younger than yours and she gets tired after her walks.

I actually brought it up when she went to see the nurse for her monthly check because she still sleeps for ages during the day particularly after a walk or playing in the garden. The nurse said it was completely normal as was the loud snoring that goes along with it!

The aching part may be her muscles completely relaxing from the water after her bath. If the water is warm it will sooth her muscles and make them very supple which may make it seem like they are aching.

May be worth giving the vet a call and see what they advise?

Raksha

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

I believe you can get rubber sticks to deal with the issue Raksha describes. Probably safer when you think of how a Staffie chews through wood - no splinters in the gums, for a start.

A good length of hose pipe makes a good MSE substitute.

jackieglasgow

dollparts wrote: »

My baby staff is a little younger than yours and she gets tired after her walks.

I actually brought it up when she went to see the nurse for her monthly check because she still sleeps for ages during the day particularly after a walk or playing in the garden. The nurse said it was completely normal as was the loud snoring that goes along with it!

The aching part may be her muscles completely relaxing from the water after her bath. If the water is warm it will sooth her muscles and make them very supple which may make it seem like they are aching.

May be worth giving the vet a call and see what they advise?

SNAP! These bits made me laugh. Our previous dog was a Retriever, and this little lazy sleepyhead really amuses me! What a snore they have - like little old man snoozing in the house.:rotfl:

elsien

If the limp gets worse or becomes more persistent, get it checked out. Could be something like hip dsyplasia, which may cause arthritis in later life. (I found that out the hard way when mutt wasn't insured at the time , and arthritis is now ruled out as if it develops it'll be due to an existing condition.)

hethmar

Actually just realised the OP hasnt mentioned checking it out with the vet - would think thats your first port of call.

Hughesy84

It happened this morning mate - hes already booked into the vet, cant do it any quicker.....just thought Id get some actual experienced advice..

BubblyMumbles

Glad to hear you're going to the vet, hope that goes well.

I know about the five minute rule when they're puppies but I literally couldn't have done that with my boy, he'd have been bouncing off the walls he had so much energy!

They're all different but definitely the vet is the best way to go. Good luck!

UKTigerlily

If not tired then tire them mentally with training & so on rather than physically. OP please let us know how he went at the Vets I hope he's ok

Fire_Fox

Hughesy84 wrote: »

Just so I feel confident in his bones & joints...... would it help if I gave him some milk every now and again?

He loves the stuff but I dont let him have it really...think he's only had it twice!

Or is milk bad for him??

To ensure your pup has enough minerals for strong bones feed him raw meaty bones such as chicken wings occasionally, or you could see if he likes a little plain yoghurt? Neither milk nor bonemeal will be beneficial for the joints which need sufficient complete (animal) protein and essential fatty acids: a good quality puppy food will be supplying all these elements. Temporary stiffness is more likely to be down to overuse of the muscles than to signify a problem a problem with the joints or bones but obviously the latter needs ruling out.