The vet decided to X.ray both elbows as she says the easiest way of assessing them is to compare one to the other. Sadly it showed that there is an abnormality in the right elbow, the vet doesn't think it's currently drastic but is unsure of what is going on and how it may develop, she therefore feels its best to sending the plates for specialist examination. The ball seems to fits neatly in the socket and the mobility on moving the joint about feels normal, but the edges of the socket look rough on the X.ray and this could be the cause of the pain.
I guess we have to wait now and see what the specialist say before seeing which way we go forward. As I told her today, what I want is a good quality of life for him. If I can't breed from him then so be it, but I want him to be able to do what the others do, I want him to enjoy his life. The vet was uncertain, but thought it highly unlikely that the elbow problem was caused by an injury .. but she will ask the specialist.
My poor boy is doped up and badly lame now after all that manipulation .. I do hope he get's over this and can get back to as normal as possible asap.
