Expert: Silva Mirovics - 3/23/2009

Question
my healthy 9 year old springer developed a limp a few days ago on his walk which he carried on in his normal way,but his gait hasnt returned to normal.it is his right front leg.never had problems with this before,except after long walking his back gets sore and finds it difficult to climb stairs.he is my life and cudnt bear anything happening to him.would insurance cover any x rays? thankyou.

Answer
Hi Shelley
I am not certain what is covered by individual pet insurance companies, but in any event, you need to get him to the vet for a thorough check-up.  It could be something simple as a pinched nerve causing a muscle spasm in the leg or the spine, or it could be more serious such as a problem with the bones or a central nervous system condition.  The sooner you have a correct diagnosis, the sooner you know what you are working with and can decide upon a treatment plan.
If you do decide to go down a natural therapies path then please get back in touch with me through my website (www.roxysworld.com.au) and I can guide you to some products and/or practitioners in your area.
Sorry I can not be of more assistance, but without a diagnosis it is impossible to even begin to guess what could be going on.
Take care,
Silva.
www.roxysworld.com.au