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california girl · 06-02-2010, 12:44 PM

Thank you.

ladyjane · 06-02-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by california girl

Hi. I don't believe she has swimmer's legs. She was born fine. It happened suddenly and she can walk (even run) but the legs give out suddenly. Thank you for the comment though.

Oh, so this is not a constant thing? It happens periodically? Is there anything consistent with what is going on when this happens?

california girl · 06-02-2010, 12:52 PM

Actually, it is constant but she's able to stand & walk/run for about 6 steps max before the back legs give out. Seems like its actually only one leg but I can't tell for sure. I already checked her legs and couldn't find anything out of the ordinary. Again, she's very active and playful w/good appetite & responds well to me. I just don't know what to think.

ladyjane · 06-02-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by california girl

Actually, it is constant but she's able to stand & walk/run for about 6 steps max before the back legs give out. Seems like its actually only one leg but I can't tell for sure. I already checked her legs and couldn't find anything out of the ordinary. Again, she's very active and playful w/good appetite & responds well to me. I just don't know what to think.

Honestly, it sounds neurological, but I would go to my regular vet first if she were mine. That way he/she can examine her and if needed, refer to a specialist.

I hope it is nothing serious. Please let us know how the visit goes today. It is very, very important to get her in now rather than to wait. If it is neurological sometimes time is of the essence!

Patti · 06-02-2010, 01:27 PM

Hoping it is nothing serious. Good luck.

california girl · 06-02-2010, 01:40 PM

Thank you. Will keep you posted.

tammy8833 · 06-02-2010, 03:10 PM

i would think LP?...

california girl · 06-02-2010, 03:13 PM

That has come to mind. I hope not. I don't want to put her through surgery.

ladyjane · 06-02-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tammy8833

i would think LP?...

Both legs with a puppy that young? I have never heard of that, but I suppose anything is possible.

california girl · 06-02-2010, 03:17 PM

Right. Hopefully it's nothing but a pinched nerve.

mojo · 06-02-2010, 04:36 PM

Did she go to the vet today? Please update. Hoping she is ok.

MaddiesMommie · 06-02-2010, 04:39 PM

Just seeing this. I hope you were able to get her to the vet today. I think your experience sounds scary and def. wouldn't want to wait til Sat..
I will be sending prayers for your little girl. Look forward for an update.

tammy8833 · 06-02-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Both legs with a puppy that young? I have never heard of that, but I suppose anything is possible.

i havent either..but it doesnt sound neurological to me either..so dunno

but i dont have experience in either..so i hope she gets an answer and gets it takin care of

ladyjane · 06-02-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tammy8833

i havent either..but it doesnt sound neurological to me either..so dunno

but i dont have experience in either..so i hope she gets an answer and gets it takin care of

So do I!

BonBon · 06-03-2010, 04:23 AM

How did it go at the vet last night?

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california girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: downey Posts: 9	Thank you.

06-02-2010, 12:52 PM	#18
california girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: downey Posts: 9	Actually, it is constant but she's able to stand & walk/run for about 6 steps max before the back legs give out. Seems like its actually only one leg but I can't tell for sure. I already checked her legs and couldn't find anything out of the ordinary. Again, she's very active and playful w/good appetite & responds well to me. I just don't know what to think.

06-02-2010, 01:40 PM	#21
california girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: downey Posts: 9	Thank you. Will keep you posted.

06-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#23
california girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: downey Posts: 9	That has come to mind. I hope not. I don't want to put her through surgery.

06-02-2010, 03:17 PM	#25
california girl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: downey Posts: 9	Right. Hopefully it's nothing but a pinched nerve.

06-02-2010, 04:39 PM	#27
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Just seeing this. I hope you were able to get her to the vet today. I think your experience sounds scary and def. wouldn't want to wait til Sat.. I will be sending prayers for your little girl. Look forward for an update.