Jack,
I'm new to dogs and sure didn't mean to leave her with a dislocated front shoulder. She didn't show much sign of any problem after a few days of rest, with progressive improvement. In fact, she didn't really limp badly that first day. No limp when I worked her out on Christmas, so I took her hunting the next day. She hid any discomfort she was experiencing so well I didn't pick up on the injury. Looking back at it, I wish I'd have taken her to the vet on that day she first showed a limp, but I wasn't sure what the injury was or how she got it. I pieced it together later. I'm sorry I didn't have the insight you have.
This dog seems to hide pain well. When the vet popped it in, she didn't flinch. In October, the vet stuck a big needle in her forearm and Jas didn't blink, no effect.
But you're right, I let her down, and I need to pay more attention to her. Apparently, closer than I've done here.
BTW, the doc said this type of injury is not all that uncommon.
Last edited by Chuck H; 12/28/06 02:30 AM.
