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Sarathegreat3 · 05-01-2010, 02:25 PM

Hello Everyone,

Today I was playing out side with tucker with his huge ball that he loves. Tucker runs so fast ( just like a bunny rabbit) and he sort of jumped and rolled over the ball and did something maybe to his hind leg? I am not really sure because he walks on it 3/4 of the time, but sometimes he walks only three footed. Tucker just had a check up last month with the vet, and I asked about his knees and the Dr. said he was perfect. Could this be early stages of a luxating patella? He has never had knee problems before. Is this an emergency? HELP PLEASE! He can do everything normal he got on the couch alone walks up the steps alone. I hope I am not over or under reacting. Tucker has never been hurt in the three years I have had him so I am really worried.

Mardelin · 05-01-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarathegreat3

Hello Everyone,

Today I was playing out side with tucker with his huge ball that he loves. Tucker runs so fast ( just like a bunny rabbit) and he sort of jumped and rolled over the ball and did something maybe to his hind leg? I am not really sure because he walks on it 3/4 of the time, but sometimes he walks only three footed. Tucker just had a check up last month with the vet, and I asked about his knees and the Dr. said he was perfect. Could this be early stages of a luxating patella? He has never had knee problems before. Is this an emergency? HELP PLEASE! He can do everything normal he got on the couch alone walks up the steps alone. I hope I am not over or under reacting. Tucker has never been hurt in the three years I have had him so I am really worried.

How long has he been doing this, how old is he? Never mind he's older, so what I was originally thinking of a possibility is ruled out. He may have injured his knee, and caused LP due to trauma, or maybe his hip. To ease your mind, I'd have him x-rayed.

Sarathegreat3 · 05-01-2010, 02:28 PM

just today it has never happened before he is 3 years and like 2 months old.

Mardelin · 05-01-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarathegreat3

just today it has never happened before he is 3 years and like 2 months old.

I would keep him down, he may have sprained himself. If it continues, then have him x-rayed.

Armani Alexis · 05-01-2010, 02:43 PM

Sorry I don't have any advice. I just wanted to wish you and Tucker well.

gemy · 05-01-2010, 02:56 PM

Rest him for 5 days as much in the crate as possible - no more jumping on or off, carry up/downstairs, you can try a cold pack on the knee for 5 minutes as often as possible during the day (aim for 3 times a day for the 5 days)

Also you bring into vet - ask for an xray hip/knee/ankle Have you palpated the joints to see if it is tender to touch?

Sarathegreat3 · 05-01-2010, 03:12 PM

yes i did. he does not mind it its just so odd becasue he still wants to run and jump, but then he is so moopy (sp?) at the same time. He can walk on it most of the time but then he will just randomly start to walk three footed. So it must bother him.

Sarathegreat3 · 05-01-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Armani Alexis

Sorry I don't have any advice. I just wanted to wish you and Tucker well.

thanks so much, i have him on bed rest now. i jus hate to see him hurt

05-01-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Sarathegreat3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Posts: 379	Help walking problem! Hello Everyone, Today I was playing out side with tucker with his huge ball that he loves. Tucker runs so fast ( just like a bunny rabbit) and he sort of jumped and rolled over the ball and did something maybe to his hind leg? I am not really sure because he walks on it 3/4 of the time, but sometimes he walks only three footed. Tucker just had a check up last month with the vet, and I asked about his knees and the Dr. said he was perfect. Could this be early stages of a luxating patella? He has never had knee problems before. Is this an emergency? HELP PLEASE! He can do everything normal he got on the couch alone walks up the steps alone. I hope I am not over or under reacting. Tucker has never been hurt in the three years I have had him so I am really worried. __________________ Sara &The Mighty Tucker && Little Baby Roxy Girl

05-01-2010, 02:28 PM	#3
Sarathegreat3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Posts: 379	just today it has never happened before he is 3 years and like 2 months old. __________________ Sara &The Mighty Tucker && Little Baby Roxy Girl

05-01-2010, 02:43 PM	#5
Armani Alexis My Sweet Cupcake Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 4,390	Sorry I don't have any advice. I just wanted to wish you and Tucker well. __________________ pam & armani the more you celebrate your life ~ the more there is in life to celebrate until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened

05-01-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,333 Blog Entries: 2	Rest him for 5 days as much in the crate as possible - no more jumping on or off, carry up/downstairs, you can try a cold pack on the knee for 5 minutes as often as possible during the day (aim for 3 times a day for the 5 days) Also you bring into vet - ask for an xray hip/knee/ankle Have you palpated the joints to see if it is tender to touch? __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

05-01-2010, 03:12 PM	#7
Sarathegreat3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA Posts: 379	yes i did. he does not mind it its just so odd becasue he still wants to run and jump, but then he is so moopy (sp?) at the same time. He can walk on it most of the time but then he will just randomly start to walk three footed. So it must bother him. __________________ Sara &The Mighty Tucker && Little Baby Roxy Girl