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Originally Posted by HarleyHOO  Harley (my babygirl ) just turned 1. Within the last month or so, I've been hearing a "knuckle crack" noise when she jumps up or down. Also when playing and running hard. I'm not sure which leg it's coming from and it doesn't seem to bother her right now...but....several members suggested going ahead and giving her the Cosequin as a preventative just in case. She's not due back at the vet for several months. Do you think the noises I'm hearing is something to be concerned about? In my mind, I'm thinking, she's only 1...so whats going to happen when she's 5 & up? I don't really know to be honest...just want to play it safe. Did you experience these noises with Peanut before the limping began? |
Oh I am sorry, I didn't know Harley was a girl!! hehe That is even cuter! I love the name esp for a girl, hehe
Anyways, you know Peanut didn't have any noises, he was just limping.. when I say limping I mean while he walks he would lift his back leg up and down randomly. I went without taking him to the vet for about 6 months, I just thought it was some strange quirk he had.. Then he was doing it more and more, so I took him in and the vet said he did have LP in both BACK KNEES!!
He said he was a grade 1-2 and to start him on the Cosequin and a Vitamin, and Omega 3 & 6. He said as long as I did that and kept his weight where it is at (4 lbs) he doesn't see SX in his furture... Oh he also said not to let him jump ( as much as I could) and limit his walking time. Like 15-20 mins.
I believe with Yt'er Capt_noonie's, her baby Uni did have some "cracking" noises...You might want to ask her to confirm, but I believe she had told me Uni's knees did crack..
If you are hearing those noises I would def start her on the Cosequin. I would get her in the Vet so he can palpate her knees and confirm that it is LP. Then he will be able to tell you what stage she is at too. Does she limp at all?? I personaly wouldn't wait a couple months to take her in, I mean its not life threating, but I would take care of it as soon as you can. The vet also sent me home with some pain meds.. I only give that to him if I know he is going to be walking around a lot that day... Anyways let me know if you have any other questions.. I know a lot of Yter's babies have LP and I know of a couple that even had the SX so there is a lot of us on here that have exp in this!!