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debjoya · 03-14-2010, 10:18 AM

My one and a half year Yorkie,

Chester was sleeping yesterday and woke up and was holding his front left paw up in his body. He did not fall or injure himself, not that I was aware of, but he had me so scared. I live in an area where there is an emergency vet office open all weekend, 24/7. I wrapped Chester up and drove in the pouring rain to get him there. The vet sat on the floor with Chester, checked all his legs and did not find anything out of the ordinary. She put Chester down on all his feet and let him go and he walked directly to me, no problem. Chester was faking yes faking as he did this once before and i should have known better. Got Chester home and he was jumping and running around with no problem. Beware of Faking Yorkies...........Thank goodness Chester was okay.

Sunnie · 03-14-2010, 11:27 AM

LOL.. Mommy.. give that sweetie some attention!! what a smart boy!

kjc · 03-15-2010, 09:04 AM

Ha! Too Funny!!! Peek a Boo did this at the vet's office, right after his yearly exam! The vet had just given him a thorough once over, and I put him on the floor, and he immediately began to limp! Well, back up on that table for you little man! The vet was very concerned and began to access his right front leg. And of course she could find nothing! She said put him back on the floor to check his gait...and viola! No problems! She thinks he enjoyed his exam and didn't want to leave just yet! I think that too. Silly pups! Don't ya just love 'em!

Nancy1999 · 03-15-2010, 09:12 AM

When Joey was a puppy he jumped off the couch without using the steps, if I hadn't seen him do it, I wouldn't have know what caused the problem and I would have thought he was faking the limp too. It was on and off for a day or two, and by the third day it was gone, but I really don't think dogs know how to fake an injury, something hurting them for a second, it could even be a toenail. If it continues on and off for three days, I would see a vet.

Nancy1999 · 03-15-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Ha! Too Funny!!! Peek a Boo did this at the vet's office, right after his yearly exam! The vet had just given him a thorough once over, and I put him on the floor, and he immediately began to limp! Well, back up on that table for you little man! The vet was very concerned and began to access his right front leg. And of course she could find nothing! She said put him back on the floor to check his gait...and viola! No problems! She thinks he enjoyed his exam and didn't want to leave just yet! I think that too. Silly pups! Don't ya just love 'em!

Now that is weird, I don't have ANY answers for this!

citygirl123 · 03-15-2010, 09:19 AM

Do you suppose he was sleeping on his leg funny and it fell asleep for a little bit? That might explain the short time injury. I don't know if dogs limbs fall asleep, but it seems logical! Too bad they can't talk and tell us!

kjc · 03-15-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

When Joey was a puppy he jumped off the couch without using the steps, if I hadn't seen him do it, I wouldn't have know what caused the problem and I would have thought he was faking the limp too. It was on and off for a day or two, and by the third day it was gone, but I really don't think dogs know how to fake an injury, something hurting them for a second, it could even be a toenail. If it continues on and off for three days, I would see a vet.

Peek has done this too but not for years... and it would always take at least 3 days to resolve... At 5 Years old (when I adopted him from the HS) he was quite the jumper. I knew jumping could and more than likely would cause serious problems as he got older, so I began to put him on and take him off the bed and furniture, until finally he lost the ability to get up on the furniture on his own, plus he liked the special attention of me picking him up and helping him to get to where he wanted...

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Now that is weird, I don't have ANY answers for this!

Yeah, this incident resolved in seconds! We awarded him an Oscar! I was very lucky that at least he did it while we were at the vet's office, and luckier still that she actually saw him doing it. She saw me place him ever so gently on the floor, no slips or anything, and then we did discuss his previous history with the 3 day injuries... she double checked his knees, no pain and only very mild luxation, which she said is typical of the breed... and she checked his feet and toes... He's just an old man (13 years) and just loves people! And especially the vet, it seems!

Nancy1999 · 03-15-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Peek has done this too but not for years... and it would always take at least 3 days to resolve... At 5 Years old (when I adopted him from the HS) he was quite the jumper. I knew jumping could and more than likely would cause serious problems as he got older, so I began to put him on and take him off the bed and furniture, until finally he lost the ability to get up on the furniture on his own, plus he liked the special attention of me picking him up and helping him to get to where he wanted...

Yeah, this incident resolved in seconds! We awarded him an Oscar! I was very lucky that at least he did it while we were at the vet's office, and luckier still that she actually saw him doing it. She saw me place him ever so gently on the floor, no slips or anything, and then we did discuss his previous history with the 3 day injuries... she double checked his knees, no pain and only very mild luxation, which she said is typical of the breed... and she checked his feet and toes... He's just an old man (13 years) and just loves people! And especially the vet, it seems!

Lol, how funny, Yorkietalk member alaskayorkie (Mike) taught Eddie to do the limp trick. Here's the thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/my-...trick-vid.html and here's the video.

YouTube - EddieLimp

kjc · 03-15-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by debjoya

My one and a half year Yorkie,

Chester was sleeping yesterday and woke up and was holding his front left paw up in his body. He did not fall or injure himself, not that I was aware of, but he had me so scared. I live in an area where there is an emergency vet office open all weekend, 24/7. I wrapped Chester up and drove in the pouring rain to get him there. The vet sat on the floor with Chester, checked all his legs and did not find anything out of the ordinary. She put Chester down on all his feet and let him go and he walked directly to me, no problem. Chester was faking yes faking as he did this once before and i should have known better. Got Chester home and he was jumping and running around with no problem. Beware of Faking Yorkies...........Thank goodness Chester was okay.

Sometimes kissing the Boo-Boos makes them go away! Ya know, like you do with little kids....

yorkieusa · 03-15-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Sometimes kissing the Boo-Boos makes them go away! Ya know, like you do with little kids....

That makes everything better, too.

03-14-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
debjoya YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3	Make believe injury My one and a half year Yorkie, Chester was sleeping yesterday and woke up and was holding his front left paw up in his body. He did not fall or injure himself, not that I was aware of, but he had me so scared. I live in an area where there is an emergency vet office open all weekend, 24/7. I wrapped Chester up and drove in the pouring rain to get him there. The vet sat on the floor with Chester, checked all his legs and did not find anything out of the ordinary. She put Chester down on all his feet and let him go and he walked directly to me, no problem. Chester was faking yes faking as he did this once before and i should have known better. Got Chester home and he was jumping and running around with no problem. Beware of Faking Yorkies...........Thank goodness Chester was okay. __________________ Unwrap every brand new day as a precious gift

03-14-2010, 11:27 AM	#2
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	LOL.. Mommy.. give that sweetie some attention!! what a smart boy! __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

03-15-2010, 09:04 AM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,856	Ha! Too Funny!!! Peek a Boo did this at the vet's office, right after his yearly exam! The vet had just given him a thorough once over, and I put him on the floor, and he immediately began to limp! Well, back up on that table for you little man! The vet was very concerned and began to access his right front leg. And of course she could find nothing! She said put him back on the floor to check his gait...and viola! No problems! She thinks he enjoyed his exam and didn't want to leave just yet! I think that too. Silly pups! Don't ya just love 'em! __________________ Kat Infinity Chloe ? PeekABooTinkerbell Sapphire

03-15-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	When Joey was a puppy he jumped off the couch without using the steps, if I hadn't seen him do it, I wouldn't have know what caused the problem and I would have thought he was faking the limp too. It was on and off for a day or two, and by the third day it was gone, but I really don't think dogs know how to fake an injury, something hurting them for a second, it could even be a toenail. If it continues on and off for three days, I would see a vet. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#6
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	Do you suppose he was sleeping on his leg funny and it fell asleep for a little bit? That might explain the short time injury. I don't know if dogs limbs fall asleep, but it seems logical! Too bad they can't talk and tell us! __________________ Lynn and Copper