Strenghening Pasterns

Sharon F

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Location: Ky, USA

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13-02-2015, 02:45 PM

Strenghening Pasterns

Hi, I am new here, Sharon. I live in Ky. and have Salukis. I rescued a young male that had a broken leg. he is out of the cast and healed, But he is down on his pastern and it needs strenghening, any ideas. He walks plays, eats well, I massage it with Linament. and without.

gordon mac

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13-02-2015, 05:52 PM

Hi Sharon and welcome, I am and have been a running dog fanatic for many, many years. Recommend steady on lead walking up-hill, preferably on an even, hard surface. Half a mile a day to start and slowly increase the distance, this should help considerably. Your massaging will obviously be a useful tool in his re-hab. Good luck. Gordon.

mjfromga

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13-02-2015, 06:34 PM

To help build muscle and strengthen him up, be sure to feed a high quality dog food, as well.

Meg

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13-02-2015, 07:26 PM

Hello Sharon

have you considered swimming. It is great therapy for any recovering limbs.

Maybe look to see if there is a canine hydrotherapy unit nearby, you vet may know of one.

ETA I just Googled Kentucky USA canine hydrotherapy and a number of places came up but I don't know how close they are to you Sharon .

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