my almost 9 year old cotton

by cyrille
(wpb florida usa)

he walks runs on all 4 but after a quick run or long walk he sits and holds up his right front paw , there is nothing in his paw and it looks like the pain may be higher up in his arm he also does this more frequently it seems when the weather cools down . any sugestion on what it may be ???

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Dec 05, 2013
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paw
by: Vicky & Jonah

Jonah has always done that. My Silkys also used to do that. I've read it on this site other Cotons do it also.

Dec 04, 2013
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Arthritis??
by: Crystal

I would definitely recommend a trip to the Dr. for a couple of X-Rays. You may want to start on a glucosamine/chondroiton/MSM combo to prevent any changes in the joints and alleviate symptoms of inflammation. They may also send you home with dasaquin or carprofen for pain and inflammation. It's good to have some on hand to use as needed. Have you had any blood work done in the last year you can use for a baseline? I hope your baby is feeling better soon. Good Luck!

Dec 04, 2013
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Holding his paw after a long walk
by: Anonymous

Cosequin works well on my Coton....get the one by nutra max...good luck!

Dec 04, 2013
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9-year-old Coton
by: Kathy

Sounds like it's time for a visit to the vet for an x-ray. Could be arthritis...but only a vet can verify this, or something else.

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