I have made sure it's not too tight. Jeff,I have a 3 1/2 week old lab that's a swimmer. Pet owners may pet or groom their dog to suddenly feel a hard lump on their dog that they have not felt before. You are trying all the right things and I will help you in any way I can. As I have said, the therapy requires a bit of intensity for a few days, but only a few then the pups usually catch right up with their litter mates. He is 4 weeks old, and he is making no attempt to walk with the rig yet, which i think is to be expected because he is not familiar with it. Just wanted to tell you that my Swimmer is doing just great! 1. In fact, all dogs have them too. I started using the t-shirt method today but he is slipping out. Thanx, Labmama! If you have the patience to work with him every day, you just might save his life. Stuff the chest area with foam to keep it elevated. It makes a big difference to have some one who understands. Admiring my first purebred litter, I noted the newborns back feet slipping on newspaper as they struggled to propel themselves forward to the teat. Swimmers syndrome is an uncommon development in dogs or cats, also known as flat-pup syndrome or swimming-puppy syndrome. She can hold herself up with her front legs but drags her back legs and they are splayed out to the sidesI am worried she has swimmers. Does she lay on her side to nurse, or ever for that matter, on her own? He is not putting much weight on them. There are other options that can be tried (easier than the foam-and-shirt method) if you are still having issues at about the two week mark. He is very rigid though and if he looks off one direction his whole body will roll that direction. Could this be a sign of anything serious? The puppy is now a bit over 7 weeks old and perfectly normal :) I'm so happy for his recovery. Labmama, thank you thank you thank you your support is so appreciated. If turned onto his side, }. Dog Itchy After Vaccines: 7 Vital Tips (Updated 2023), Puppy Yelping After Vaccination: 7 Causes + 5 Tips (2023). Once the pups begin to spend most of their time running around, their ribcages drop and they get that round, roly poly puppy shape. I am a little worried about the frontlegs of the female, they are wide apart (from lying on the stomach) so I am concidering to tie a similar harness around the frontlegs too for her. Four of the pups are huge (except for the one we saved, she is tiny and thin) and look quite overweight to me and spend most of their time flat on their tummiesbut their legs seem ok. I will be monitoring the site again now, so please let me know if I can be of any more help.Best wishes. hi thereI ahve a full litter of 5 swimmer lab puppiesthw vet wasn't experienced with the syndrome, so we had to look for info and hobble the puppies ourselvesthanks a lot for your useful informationthe front legs are getting stronger with the t-shirt method, but we have problem figuring ou a way how to hobble the hind legs , so that the puppies can urine and also try to walkthey also don't want to lay on the side, although we push the to, several times a day.could you please describe a way to save the hind legs or even bettere post a picture?PLEASE HELP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. Customer: My puppy is laying flat and his ribs feel almost flat what could this be Answered by Dr. C. Michael in 15 hours 14 years ago Dr. C. Michael 5+ years of experience 26 satisfied customers Specialities include: Dog Veterinary, Dog Medicine, Dog Diseases, Small Animal Veterinary Dr. C. Michael, Expert CustomerThanks for the question. The foam I have on his belly is only about 1/2 inch thick. Now, she is 6 weeks old and is running and walking like her brothers. The sternum, or chest bone, is a long flat bone located in the center of the thorax, and the costal cartilages are the cartilages that connect the chest bone with the ends of the ribs. They don't often live long, but I know one who is about 6 years old. THERE IS HOPE. He should begin sitting up and walking very soon.There should be no complications to his overall health and he has a normal life expectancy. They can assess whether your dog can recover with regular treatment or if they need more than that. he's currently 4 weeks old now. His chest rounded back out and he now uses his front legs to push himself intosomewhat of a sitting position. I will try and make him the "rig" but not real sure how as he is still so small. I think, once his chest is rounded a little , he should be fine. You are doing everything right! I started to google and found your website.
I wanted to thank you so much for all this information, I started two days ago with your T-shirt advise. The theory here is that his swimmer-position is just a silly preference These bones . The weird thing is that she was walking and even went up a set of steps one day unaided. While it is true that the stimulus of struggling for the teat keeps large-litter whelps more active, theres no proof that exercise prevents the chest wall and rib cage deformity. In most cases, floating ribs dont cause problems in dogs. One of them has the swimmers feet. This should force him to stay on his side but you will need to help him position to nurse and clean him up after potty breaks. Jane Meggitt has been a writer for more than 20 years. Is there some kind of sling that will help her use the back legs. She confirmed her theory and said me that with the right methods the puppy would be able to live without problems.When I arrived at home I started to do some internet researches and I found your website and the Coreen website. The distended stomach pushes the posterior rib cage so that the dog appears swollen or "bloated". The ribs will round out on their own in time. There may be a genetic component related to embryonic development of the inner ear. Have you noticed any difference in his stool compared to the others? Does it sound like he has Swimmers since he does walk on front and back legs, but his back legs are weaker and he over corrects himself constantly and appears a bit stiff? If that is the case there may not be a lot of room for pups if you bred from her but so long as there is room for her organs there should be no problem. Thanks a lot. She has improved by leaps and bounds. Most pups will 'get the hang of it' within 3-4 days. When he wasn't in the rig, he was in his basket (see photos). The seven-week-old Shih Tzu dog suffering from pectus excavatum in this 2010 study corrected its malformation entirely after wearing the splint for three weeks. Don't give up on your boy! Once youre familiar with a normal floating rib. ~Thanks for all the tips and suggestion, I will update you on progress, Just had to share the good news :) my little darling just stood up and took a few steps! If youre unsure what to observe, please bring your dog to the veterinarian. Apply a warm or cold compress to the affected area. How can we correct the flat chest ? I am usually on the thinner side, but it makes my ribs more pronounced, it has stabbed at my confidence. Thanks again for posting all the help! My husband and I are dealing with this right now. Please tell me what I am doing wrong or what I can inprove on. Sorry that I don't know how to put my name here. He started screaming so bad that he was gasping for air. His chest and ribs are still very flat as well and hes almost arched in the back and his back legs seem to be bowed at times? Does he have a fever? Anna, that is such good news! I am so glad that I did not follow his advice. Canine herpes virus in newborn puppies, meds that save. Will this correct once he gets up on his feet and moving well? I have no pictures of the hobble tape technique because I didnt use it with Fudge, but I will try to describe it well enough for you to do it yourself. Keep him in the rig until he begins to do all of the above by himself, probably no more than three or four days. It was a stretchy rib-knit mans t-shirt I cut to size. I don't even sleep at night so I can make sure they are on their side, since the box is in my room, and they cry and keep me up part of the night anyway. Thank you, again!! That has nothing to do with Swimmer Puppy syndrome. His back seem stronger than I've read most pups with this syndrome are. Thank you very much in advance for your replies!! Depending on how severe the condition is, flat feet can be treated with medication, splinting of the affected legs, or even surgery. Laying them on their side does help, but he gets so aggitated with the jacket that he breaths heavy. Since your girl is not walking at all, lets give the hobbled legs a day or two and see if that doesnt help resolve the issue. You are NOT a bother. She is also lying now much more on her side as compared to a day ago. And it works well! Please let me know if you have any more questions!LabMama, I have a three and half week old lab who is a swimmer. Our black lab gave birth to five seemingly healthy pups just over two weeks ago, and the two big males are swimmers. Buddy's owner brought him in expecting to have her pet dog undergo a series of X-rays. You may want to advise his new 'parents' not to breed him (this is what I did with Fudge) because some "experts" believe there "may" be a genetic component to the syndrome. Its really too bad, because its so relatively easy to *fix* these pups. I kept putting them on there sides and working with them and all of them are just fine clean bill of health! I also rolled up towels and placed them under the whelping box liner to form hills and valleys, which also helps to strengthen their muscles. First, you need to confirm whether your furry companion has this concern or not. Thanks again for everything. Dont give up! If you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section below. Pectus carinatum (pigeon breast) is a chest bone and rib disfigurement causing the chest to bow outwards into a point instead of a curve. Hi,I tried the sock method and he can walk (not very firmly) after few days. 1973 Feb;68(2):1258. As you can see, the skeletal abnormalities of the pectus excavatum will lead to the squeezing of the organs in the breast. Early diagnosis depends on astute observation and frequent handling of puppies. Thanks for your help. He is still wearing it, but it seems to be getting too small and the foam keeps falling out. Sponsored. Besides the congenital inclinations to the deformation, some environmental forces may also play a role in provoking pectus excavatum. Furthermore, if they suffer from pectus excavatum, theyll have a lot of lung and cardiac problems that require urgent treatment. The last pair of ribs inside your dog is much shorter. How will he go with all 4 legs "rigged" at once? Thats not to say they dont have an issue, just that this isnt it. The one which nurses on its side is actually doing much better on his own and tries to get up and walk as well. Floating rib injuries are caused, in part, by a vulnerability in human anatomy. Once upon a time, a wee little pup diagnosed with Swimmer Puppy Syndrome was viewed as a lost cause. wish I knew earlier about this syndrome, cause last year I had to put a puppy down, cause I didnt know any better.. :(But now Im determent to cure this little fella! And will he grow out of this he wobbles from side to side when he walks Thanks, Sorry to keep you waiting for a reply!Hobbling his hind legs will not help; he is using the legs properly, they are just apparently weak. Is there a genetic component? I know he wants to so badly run around and play, and he just can't. However, it could also be a sign of a bigger issue. Basenjis. do we need to change the flooring or add something to it for better traction. It is a normal thing and sometimes a congenital effect. Its nice to get some positive advice. I will follow what you've said & let you know how it goes, fingers crossed.Kind regardsStacy Archer, Hi I am new in here hope I am posting in the right area!I had a litter of 10 Lab puppies born 2weeks ago & one male has a very flat chest & I can feel a difference in his rib cage it feels like they stick out on the sides more he definitely will not lay on his side. This is a soft-tissue problem and is not caused by vertebral or bony malformation. I am so relived to find your site, I have a litter of german shepherd pups delivered by c-section all have been doing well yesterday I checked them and one is flat. These deformations can compress the heart and lungs, lessening pulmonary and cardiac capacity. After the last medical assessment, which was done about two and a half years after starting this non-surgical treatment, the dog became clinically healthy. Thank you for all your helpYvonne, Wonderful news, Yvonne! Have you had a vet check her hind legs? Thanks. Swim therapy is still a good idea for strengthening the legs, but the hardest part is over, so congratulations on that.He will be wobbly for a few days to a week but should quickly catch up with his peers now. I'm desperate to try anything I can to help him. 2014-06-10 20:12:24. This study confirms that the upper airway hindrance can create a chest wall deformity. I just stuck with the shirt idea. The male stands up and walks but very badly. About 2 days later, she took 4 wobbly steps. He just wants to lie on his belly and his ribs are definitely flattened, one side much worse than the other. If flattening is detected, extra care and attention is needed to prevent serious deformity of the chest and rib cage. He can stand in the basket, because of the support. The next day she stopped walking altogether and has basically refused to use her rear legs since. I know you said it may take awhile for it to sink in and I don't mind the wait or the work I am just worried that I will miss something I was supposed to do and my babies will pay for it. If the lungs are accidentally penetrated, that may result in pneumothorax. puppy moves with legs splayed out to the side in what has been compared to a swimmers breast stroke. After 3 days of your treatment she was making huge progress and has made incredible progress, now at 6 weeks you would not know anything was ever wrong. Flipping her to the side has proven to be a challenge, but every time it seems to get easier. He was so very tense and stiff, and by massaging him I was able to release the muscles and get him to relax into a normal body position. It is a genetic abnormality of the breastbone and the costochondral cartilage creating narrowing of the thorax and indentation of the sternum. Hi.Jo back hereSome good news. That kind of reaction can lead to more accidental trauma on their ribs. I am so thankful for the information you shared. All my babies are up and they sleep on their side now sometimes. Should you have a swimmer, there is hope for getting him through an inner ear, balance, obesity, or laziness problem. This runt puppy is having trouble balancing on his hind legs. This is most obvious on the left side. Hi there,Having 2 pups here with this problem, they are 4 weeks tomorrow. My two 25 days old Pekignese have the same problem, they look like little seals I honestly told my mom about wrapping them as mummies (similar to what you did in the pic. Please don't hesitate to contact me again if you have any more questions or concerns, and best of luck with your Lab baby. Depending on the severity of the deformity, it can cause plenty of internal damage that can lower the dogs life expectancy and health if left untreated. I forgot to mention he is 6 weeks today. In addiction to this, she is not eating, she looks very weak. I have had 19 litters and never heard of this until I googled the issue and found this blog. Our female just had one pup (other litters were 9, 9, & 6). Both are swimming fine and afterwards we give them massage. It a sign of severe underlying lung disease or damage, so the symptoms generally relate to the cause. 2004 Jun;45(6):3114. Does your pooch refuse when you try to touch that area? Do I place the cotton balls on the inside of the front legs or the outside. He was a very big puppy at birth and all he did was eat and sleep on his belly. his front legs are very well functioning and no ribcage form abnormality. I will be taking them all to vets for their 4 week check soon but in the meantime I don't know what to do with her. the are able to wiggle out really easy. [cited 2022 Dec 4]. The thoracic x-rays are the best way to identify whether the dog has pectus excavatum. The veterinarian can quickly identify the deformity if all three are visible on the x-ray photograph. At first, the bones start long but gradually become shorter in the end. You'll need some of the stretchy, self-adhesive first aid wrap. Then fur parents shouldnt have a reason to worry about a floating rib. a potential swimmer and should be watched. #6: What is the difference between a floating- and a broken rib? I'm italian and I'm trying to save my 5 weeks old newfoundland puppy.I noticed the female puppy had a problem around the 3rd week, but cause she was the smallest of the group, I thought she would be able to walk with a little delay.At the 4th week she was not walking, she was still moving as a reptile. Such dogs might also exhibit abnormally thin waists, known by the term "herring-gutted." I also wanted to ask, What if the problem is only with the back legs. Getting him off the chest is more important. Hi does more often than not lie on his belly with his back legs kicked out. PLease advise..ThanksDiane, Hi,I have a swimmer puppy whose hind legs are affected. The pup remains in a lying position for long periods of time nursing, devoid of regular movement to foster healthy muscle development. My question is, when I try to get him to lie on his side, does it matter which side, since one is worse than the other? Congratulations, and best of luck to you and your 'baby'. Since your little guy is SO young, forcing him onto his side may be the only intervention you will need to 'fix' him. Watch him each time he nurses to be sure he stays on his side. This comment has been removed by the author. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Aside from that, make sure she gets the exercise and hands-on massage she needs to help her breathe, swallow, and grow properly. Chris, does this pup ever lay on his side or is he on his belly at all times? We use a womens sock with sponges at their chest and sides. Hi- I have a 5 month old female Bernese Mountain dog I rescued through our breeder. I used the rig for several days and it did not help with making him lay on his stomach at all. The chest x-rays performed on the dog confirmed that. One of the female pups have quite a flat chest or rib cage. The physical checkup is the most apparent diagnosis to make. Thank You, Thank You,My Grandpa called me tonight and said that it looks like he has to put down one of his 4 wk old Golden retreiver pups (out of ch bloodlines no less) cause his rib cage is flat and his legs aren't normal. But its reasonable for fur parents to still worry about this. Physical movement has been shown to be a huge factor in healing Swimmer Puppy Syndrome. My swimmer pup is 35 wks old now and still no improvement. He will wobble and sway when you first remove it; think of how the *normal* pups topple around when first learning to walk. I learned of it through horses. And these dogs are the ones with longer bodies and have short coats, such as: Boxers. Removing him from the litter and putting him on his side (you might try the basket/box method) is also a great idea.I would give it a while - perhaps even a week or so - to 'sink in' with your pup. Strap a swimmer puppy syndrome harness on your pup to keep her chest well-suspended from the flat ground. The first step to treatment is beginning as soon as possible. In addition to reporting for a major newspaper chain, she has been published in "Horse News," "Suburban Classic," "Hoof Beats," "Equine Journal" and other publications. In elderly dogs, fatty tumors are prevalent and may cause abrupt lumps on your pet's body. That is not the same thing as Swimmer Puppy Syndrome. Dogs born with pectus excavatum often exhibit breathing difficulties. Some breed standards call for a narrower rib cage (slightly sprung or slightly rounded), but they usually state that the chest should be deep and extend well to the rear, thus providing enough capacity for heart and lungs. Can I start this method right away or wait til I can really say that she's way a month old? you have no idea how much encouragment you have been- Thanks once again.Stacie- Simbathe labradors NM, Stacie, I'm so happy to know this site has helped save puppy's lives! This may take more than a few tries. https://www.thedogplace.org/Reproduction/Swimming-Puppy-Syndrome_Andrews-146.asp. She is very kind and eager to help.Please let me know if you still need assistance. Thank you so much for sharing your success; it will be a great help to other people dealing with pups of their own.All the best.Labmama. Anything that makes her lay on her side will get the process started. Does your girl try to do this, or is she on her belly at all times? But what if theyre not available? Normal pups should. However, in practice, it mainly occurs in brachycephalic species. . Brachycephalic (short-nose) breed dogs are predisposed to this condition and in most cases are born with (congenital) this disability. I took him to my vet and they said "sometimes you see swimmers pups but it's not a big deal", so I just dont know what to think? I had great success with the basket (see photo). Kudos to you!If you can get your girl to nurse and sleep on her side now, Id hold off on adding the shirt binding for another week to 10 days. Hi everybody. His eyes just opened today. Generally, most dog breeds have twenty-six ribs in thirteen pairs, and they are attached to the sternum. Many children love to play, and some dogs will get excited over that. Piercing the heart can quickly occur if the veterinary surgeon is not careful. Symptoms and signs often associated with barrel chest include: 2. Any advice would be great. I wish your hubby a fast and full recovery. Finally two weeks after his arrival I build a "canyon" a little wider than the puppy with some wood boards and an antislip surface that is normally used beneath carpets to avoid people to slip in the carpet.That made him to stand up as the walls of the canyon didn't allow him to splay out his limbs to the side. My vet clinic does a lot of reproductive research & this is how they knew about the condition. I dont think the hind legs are a problem. If they DONT walk at all, they may indeed be swimmers. General Appearance The Havanese is a small, sturdy dog of immense charm. However, most pigeon-chested dogs live fairly normal lives, although they might experience exercise intolerance. Best Dog Crate For . Does the flat chest come first or does it develop, forcing the whelp to become a swimmer? Hi there! The lower end of the false ribs form a line of . On the other hands all other pups looked very big and healthy. The other one is having difficulty nursing and doesn't nurse for long or vigorously.In fact, to sustain him, I have had to resort to artificial feeding..with a bottle and pup formula milk. Michelle, Fudge spent most of the day and all night in his 'rig' for the first 3 or so days. You will know for sure at 2 - 2 1/2 weeks. My puppy is actually standing up on all 4's. Reduced oxygen saturation level. But thanks again for all your help, This is EXCELLENT news! It causes several ribs and the sternum to grow oddly. The girl stood up today and walked with the help of the harness. The day after, the most of time, the puppy was sleeping on the right side by herself. function enlarge(x) { window.open(x, 'largeimage','menubar=yes,status=no,scrollbars=yes,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,width=800,height=700,left=50,top=50'); When a breeder, show judge, or a student of canines "goes over" a dog and gets to the rib cage, they're feeling the ribs to determine curvature or flatness. The idea is to FORCE him to stand up / sit / walk by himself. If the hind legs ARE splayed, it is easy to 'hobble' them with a bit of surgical tape to force the pup on his side for a few days until he becomes accustomed to it.I also had great success with the basket technique. My Golden retreiver had a litter of pups on the 20th of Oct. Long story short she had three naturally, three via c-section and she lost four. I would like to update you on my pups I had the sp german shepherd pups well they are now 6 weeks old and round as a ball . 2008 Sep;49(9):8804. Thank so much. Hi Thank you so much for sharing your helpful knowledge. The ribs don't curve in the normal way but curve back outwards again. For pets with several lumps and bumps, your veterinarian may create a chart detailing their locations and sizes so that you know what's new as well as what's changed. I used normal foam and made it a bit thicker. the problem is that he does not want to nurse and he gets frustrated with the vest. Is it ok if they lay on their back ms? Hi I have 4 puppies w swimers syndrome I just realize they have no teeth is this normal. I have tried and tried to get him to lay on his side while nursing and he fights and screams and flips right back to his stomach. And to make this easy, imagine this scenario: Your playful pooch is running along the stairs. Its never her choice but she s happy to stay there. I have no idea what happened last Saturday and am aware of no trauma sustained in our care these last two months. There is also a chance the protrusion may indicate a serious issue. I wanted to add mama has quit nursing them. sometimes they push there legs out to the side but for the most part they have them under them.I have put an egg crate in the box and turned the heat off I make them crawl and rub there legs . She is a long-time breeder of Cocker Spaniels and can probably help you figure out what is affecting your pup. Did "fudge" ever do this? When he breathes it appears as though he is gasping for air, and his rib cage is very flat compared to the other pups. Once they begin to lay on their sides, walking usually starts in about 3-5 days. So today I noticed that my mal has kind of an enlarged rib cage it seems. In appearance, the middle of the chest appear to be flat or concave, rather than slightly convex. Due to the length, the last rib can only attach to the spine. Thanks Lab mama xAnnette, Hello, first of all thank you so much for this useful site & blog, all your comments and experience are very valuable to everybody is dealing with a swimmer! They have been seen in many cat breeds but are more commonly encountered in Burmese, Bengals , Oriental Longhairs and Oriental Shorthairs. I give them grass time and I put them in the tub to exercise them, but they seem to freeze when they're in there. Its not the best idea to get rid of them without a medical problem. I started with the sock and cotton balls, tha lasted about 2 days and he busted out of it. Once she starts doing it on her own, you can remove the tape hobble. Thanks also for giving us information about the disease.dog beds. by VomMarischal on 04 January 2010 - 20:01. I'm the type that will sit in the whelping box to help them nurse, since I didn't have to I didn't realize the potential issue we'd have with them laying on their side. she has improved with her front legs so much. Dog Crate Replacement Pan Plastic Tray for Cage Kennel 36" - NEW. Thanks for all your wisdom. Also, If you could provide me with a way of sending you pictures I would love for you to post them on your web site along with our information. Assuming she can't sit, walk or stand, and since only the hind legs are splayed, I recommend the tape hobble. :-). Do you think i should rig her up now or leave her a while to see how things go? It takes some hard work, but only for a short time and they're worth it!Please post here again if I can be of any more help to you!LabMama, Thank you so much, you're an absolute angel giving your advice to us novices. Learn everything you need to know about the pectus excavatum deformity from A-Z. J Small Anim Pract. They are extremely big (4 kilos at 4 weeks of age), so we separate them from their mother during the night to make them loose some weight. It is fine to leave the rig on most of the day; that will help her learn to stay on her side which will help her chest round out nicely. We are not giving up though! Thank you. Almost 4 weeks ago we went through our worst experience with our female. Rahal SC, Morishin Filho MM, Hatschbach E, Machado VMV, Aptekmann KP, Corra TP. Hi labmama,I am so grateful for your story and all the other success stories I've read of people you've given hope to. The most common causes are hard impacts from falls, car accidents or contact sports. They do not lie on their bellies either, they do indeed lie on their sides. Prognosis wasnt great to be honest.We left with antibiotics and to expect the worst ! Within a few days I noticed the girl pup who nursed the most was beginning to only stay on her stomach and her chest was starting to flatten. When the dam is ready to let her milk down, quietly put the suspect swimmer on a good nipple that he likes Dogs with pectus carinatum should not be bred. Figure 8 Rib Articulation with Vertebra (Illustration from Canine Terminology, 2012 Dogwise, Used with Permission)
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