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Originally Posted by Ashley V  Thank you for responding! Yea I think he has a grade 2. He is showing no signs of pain, but is limping with his back left leg off and on every time he walks or runs. Where can you get the Cosequin? Is it a supplement for joints like knees? And another dumb question: Smokey shows absolutely no signs at all, which doesn't mean anything, but you know... would giving him a supplement help prevent a patella problem or would it be useless to give it to him?
When Chip was about 6 months, DH accidently stepped on that paw and ripped the skin of the paw pad off and it took about a year for it to completely heal, so I'm not sure if it is a patella problem, because maybe he is just used to walking like that because his paw was tender BUT then I thought about it... last spring my cousin was holding Chip and Chip was getting wiggely and jumped out of my cousin's arms (he's pretty tall) and Chip fell on that same leg on concrete and his leg was stunned. He was unable to stand or walk for about 10 minutes and was yelping. After that he just shook it off but I'm wondering if an injury can cause an LP problem or maybe it's possible he is just used to limping and just does. Sometimes, I wish they could talk!!! |
YES - LP can be a result of injury...sorry to say
I give and recommend Cosiquin and YES I would give to all my dogs whether they show signs or not.
"If" Chip continues to limp, it means his knee is either bothering him and/or hurting him. I would bring him to a Board Cert. Ortho Specialist for a consult