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07-21-2008, 06:26 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York
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| limping after napping/sitting hey everyone. I wanted to know if anyone has noticed if their babies limp after napping or resting. SAmmy used to do it only in the morning after sleeping all night. Now he does it ALL the time. He will be laying down for 3 minutes and when he gets up he's limping on one of his back legs and then it goes away after like 30 seconds. Its happenign ALL THE TIME no matter how little he rests, and only after resting/sitting. Otherwise he is perfectly normal, runs and plays. We take him on 1/2 to 1 mile walk everyday (working in it!! need more exersice!!) he's eating normal and acting normal too. Any ideas?? I was thinking on asking the vet but didn't want to go there if its something common. This is my first dog ever so I don't know what's normal. I kinda thought his leg falls asleep??? |
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07-21-2008, 06:44 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Makes me wonder if he has luxating patella - I'd have a vet check his knee caps. His patellas might luxate while he sleeps...
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07-21-2008, 06:51 AM | #3 | |
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I agree. What you describe sure sounds like a luxating patella. It is either popping in and out while he sleeps or possibly the joint is starting to degenerate (arthritis) already. Here is some information on luxating patellas: Luxating Patella: A Knee Problem in Dogs | |
07-21-2008, 06:57 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York
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| OMG poor thing. Thanks for the info. i Had heard about that but didn't know what it was thanks for the link I will read it and call the vet for an appt. I feel like crying already and I haven't even read it!!! |
07-21-2008, 07:01 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York
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| Thanks for the article. I'm calling teh vet today and see what he says. Sammy never cries. Now I'm worried. |
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