My canine running companion over the past 10 plus years was recently diagnosed with a mild case of laryngeal paralysis. Vet advised to cease running with my dog, but said walking was fine. So, my question is... "Has anyone ever had any experience/s with running a dog at a slow pace with this condition?"
I have run thousands of miles with my running buddy and thus have developed a special bond. To give that up would be most difficult. Any advice/testimonials would be appreciated.
You already got advice from someone who you paid to give good advice and knows your dog.
What you really want is someone to give you the answer you want, regardless of their qualifications, which you can’t possibly know.
So your question should be: is it ok to harm my dog so I can have a running buddy?
Perhaps, you are correct. Would never harm my dog for sake of a run. Just hoping for an informed second-opinion.
TN Trail Runner wrote:
My canine running companion over the past 10 plus years was recently diagnosed with a mild case of laryngeal paralysis. Vet advised to cease running with my dog, but said walking was fine. So, my question is... "Has anyone ever had any experience/s with running a dog at a slow pace with this condition?"
I have run thousands of miles with my running buddy and thus have developed a special bond. To give that up would be most difficult. Any advice/testimonials would be appreciated.
Get some human friends...
TN Trail Runner wrote:
Perhaps, you are correct. Would never harm my dog for sake of a run. Just hoping for an informed second-opinion.
Then go to another vet and ask them.
Will end poorly wrote:
You already got advice from someone who you paid to give good advice and knows your dog.
What you really want is someone to give you the answer you want, regardless of their qualifications, which you can’t possibly know.
So your question should be: is it ok to harm my dog so I can have a running buddy?
+1
Thanks to all who responded. I appreciate your thoughts.
I've had two dogs with LP and it would have been inhumanely, utterly cruel to run either of them.
Take him for a run in a baby stroller. He will get to see all of the sights and you can push him for a workout.