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shirlblack · 05-28-2008, 02:53 PM

Scooter jumped off the recliner today and hurt his back leg. He won't put his weight on it but doesn't seem to be in pain. When I pick him up, he allows me to touch and move it. If it was broken, wouldn't there be pain when I touched it? If it's not better tomorrow I guess it's another vet visit for him. He was just there last week.

Thanks for your advice.

Connie · 05-28-2008, 03:03 PM

I'm sorry Scooter got hurt. How big is he? If he's tiny, I'd be concerned of a broken bone. It could also be luxating patella, which is when the kneecap goes out of place. Libby has LP and that's the first I knew of it, when she jumped off a table she wasn't supposed to be on. Is Scooter holding his leg up? That's what they usually do when they have LP.

Good luck! I hope it just turns out to be a sore muscle or something that heals quickly!

4doggiemama · 05-29-2008, 07:20 AM

This little furbaby Yorkies just think that they are bigger than what they are. I have ramps everywhere because of my Pommie. Chipper sometimes chooses to not use them and it scares me. He has very long legs and I have read that they are more prone to breaking. He weighs 4.5 lbs. but is taller than my 5.5 lb. Rosie.

Patti · 05-29-2008, 07:53 AM

Poor Scooter.Roxie fell off the ramp the other day and wouldn't put weight on it at first.I crated her and left for a while to let her rest and she was fine when I got back, If she was still limping the next day I would have taken her in. Hopefully Scooter is better today.

Oscar's Mummy · 05-29-2008, 08:07 AM

Oscar has broken his leg TWICE (same leg — I'm not a bad mommy, I promise

) and both times he screamed like the dickens! There was no mistaking it! He may have hurt his foot or it could be LP as another poster has suggested. If he continues to avoid putting weight on it, then I would take him in for xrays.

shirlblack · 05-29-2008, 10:33 AM

He didn't let out a whimper when he jumped down and hasn't since. Today he is putting his weight on it some but still walks gingerly. When he runs, he holds it up. He lets us rub and move it and I know he wouldn't do that if it's broken. Thanks for all the replies.

shirlblack · 05-29-2008, 10:35 AM

[quote=Connie;2016877]I'm sorry Scooter got hurt. How big is he?

He weighs 8 lbs.

Tasha07x · 05-29-2008, 10:39 AM

hope your little scooter gets better soon ~hugs~

donnarod · 05-30-2008, 11:01 AM

Please let us know how he is doing. Tricksie is 9 lbs and jumps off off of everything. Now, I will worry more.

shirlblack · 05-30-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

Please let us know how he is doing. Tricksie is 9 lbs and jumps off off of everything. Now, I will worry more.

He's doing better now but still limps and holds it up some. I have hardwood floors in my greatroom and kitchen and that makes it harder for him. He does a lot better on the carpet in the bedrooms.

donnarod · 05-31-2008, 10:25 AM

I have ceramic tile except in the bedrooms. Glad the baby is better

SophieRose · 05-31-2008, 06:39 PM

So glad your pup is improving. Charlie, 10 yo., insists on jumping on and off the bed. Last week, he also had some pain in his hip and I massaged his back-side several times a day. That seemed to help and now he is okay. They definitely "yelp" if something is broken or causes them great pain.

Warmly, Deborah

Connie · 05-31-2008, 10:04 PM

Scooters limping and holding his leg up when he runs, sounds like Libby with her LP when she first had a problem with it. I've been giving Libby a liquid Glucosamine complex called Flexicose and she hasn't shown any problems in months. I get it on Ebay. It lasts forever for these little dogs. Hope Scooter is improving!

05-28-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
shirlblack Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 420	Scooter is hurt Scooter jumped off the recliner today and hurt his back leg. He won't put his weight on it but doesn't seem to be in pain. When I pick him up, he allows me to touch and move it. If it was broken, wouldn't there be pain when I touched it? If it's not better tomorrow I guess it's another vet visit for him. He was just there last week. Thanks for your advice. __________________ Shirl RIP Scooter 1/21/1997 - 7/26/2008

05-28-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
Connie Maddie's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 6,869	I'm sorry Scooter got hurt. How big is he? If he's tiny, I'd be concerned of a broken bone. It could also be luxating patella, which is when the kneecap goes out of place. Libby has LP and that's the first I knew of it, when she jumped off a table she wasn't supposed to be on. Is Scooter holding his leg up? That's what they usually do when they have LP. Good luck! I hope it just turns out to be a sore muscle or something that heals quickly! __________________ Connie's Custom Harness Dresses & Vests

05-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#3
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,827	This little furbaby Yorkies just think that they are bigger than what they are. I have ramps everywhere because of my Pommie. Chipper sometimes chooses to not use them and it scares me. He has very long legs and I have read that they are more prone to breaking. He weighs 4.5 lbs. but is taller than my 5.5 lb. Rosie. __________________ Joanne Rosie Cocoa Chipper Snowboy

05-29-2008, 07:53 AM	#4
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,931	Poor Scooter.Roxie fell off the ramp the other day and wouldn't put weight on it at first.I crated her and left for a while to let her rest and she was fine when I got back, If she was still limping the next day I would have taken her in. Hopefully Scooter is better today. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-29-2008, 08:07 AM	#5
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Oscar has broken his leg TWICE (same leg — I'm not a bad mommy, I promise ) and both times he screamed like the dickens! There was no mistaking it! He may have hurt his foot or it could be LP as another poster has suggested. If he continues to avoid putting weight on it, then I would take him in for xrays. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

05-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
shirlblack Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 420	He didn't let out a whimper when he jumped down and hasn't since. Today he is putting his weight on it some but still walks gingerly. When he runs, he holds it up. He lets us rub and move it and I know he wouldn't do that if it's broken. Thanks for all the replies. __________________ Shirl RIP Scooter 1/21/1997 - 7/26/2008

05-29-2008, 10:35 AM	#7
shirlblack Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 420	[quote=Connie;2016877]I'm sorry Scooter got hurt. How big is he? He weighs 8 lbs. __________________ Shirl RIP Scooter 1/21/1997 - 7/26/2008

05-29-2008, 10:39 AM	#8
Tasha07x YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 297	hope your little scooter gets better soon ~hugs~ __________________ Natasha & Bailey

05-30-2008, 11:01 AM	#9
donnarod Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,009	Please let us know how he is doing. Tricksie is 9 lbs and jumps off off of everything. Now, I will worry more. __________________ www.dogster.com/dogs/618173 Tricksie is Donna's GO BUCS!!!

05-31-2008, 10:25 AM	#11
donnarod Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,009	I have ceramic tile except in the bedrooms. Glad the baby is better __________________ www.dogster.com/dogs/618173 Tricksie is Donna's GO BUCS!!!

05-31-2008, 06:39 PM	#12
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,192	So glad your pup is improving. Charlie, 10 yo., insists on jumping on and off the bed. Last week, he also had some pain in his hip and I massaged his back-side several times a day. That seemed to help and now he is okay. They definitely "yelp" if something is broken or causes them great pain. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007 Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

05-31-2008, 10:04 PM	#13
Connie Maddie's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 6,869	Scooters limping and holding his leg up when he runs, sounds like Libby with her LP when she first had a problem with it. I've been giving Libby a liquid Glucosamine complex called Flexicose and she hasn't shown any problems in months. I get it on Ebay. It lasts forever for these little dogs. Hope Scooter is improving! __________________ Connie's Custom Harness Dresses & Vests