Walks on three legs... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jlakko · 10-09-2010, 02:11 PM

My yorkie has been walking on 3 legs, only outside when she runs and walks, its the weirdest thing, I have checked her back left leg, doesn't hurt, nails aren't long does anyone else have a three legged yorkie, just wondering...

megansmomma · 10-09-2010, 02:41 PM

Have you taken her to the vet? Maybe she has LP and she is carrying her leg?

HARLEYSPIKE · 10-09-2010, 02:42 PM

My yorkie is 2 years old and 2 lb 2 oz. I have noticed on cool or rainy days he walks and runs on 3 legs. On his last x-ray he had arthritis in his back legs.

cdawnfine · 10-09-2010, 03:26 PM

I would take him to the Vet, Milo did that and it turned out to be hip dysplasia, all dogs present differently it could be nothing or it could be something I would go to the vet just to be sure.

FlDebra · 10-09-2010, 03:41 PM

Definately time for a vet examination and maybe an xray. Don't let it go -- needs to be checked soonest.

betty130 · 10-09-2010, 06:20 PM

My Holly was not putting pressure on her left paw. Brought her to the vet - they took an x ray and she had a broken bone in her left paw. I suggest you bring her to your vet and check her out to be sure.

ladyjane · 10-09-2010, 06:32 PM

She absolutely needs to be seen by a vet! Let us know how things go.

MaddiesMommie · 10-10-2010, 02:23 PM

I second all the previous posts,

see a vet. Keep us posted.

LucyKat · 10-12-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jlakko

My yorkie has been walking on 3 legs, only outside when she runs and walks, its the weirdest thing, I have checked her back left leg, doesn't hurt, nails aren't long does anyone else have a three legged yorkie, just wondering...

From my experience, when a Yorkie walks/runs on three legs they are definately in pain. Both times this happened to my youngest yorkie we were looking at fractures (one fracture of the tibia by the growth plate and the newest one is at the tip of the leg bone where it goes into the hip socket) both times he injured it by landing wrong on his leg and both times required surgery from a Vet Spclst. due to the nature of the fracture.

Don't wait to see if this will resolve itself, please take your baby to your vet and have them look at her. It may be nothing, or it may be that your baby is in real pain. Each time mine hurt himself all he wanted to do is for me to hold him and make the pain go away - it's heartbreaking when they are hurting and my little guy has been through so much in such a short period of time and both were freak accidents - go figure.

MaddiesMommie · 10-12-2010, 05:11 PM

Just checking in to see if you figured it out.

diannenet · 10-12-2010, 05:27 PM

Please listen to these ladies. Take her to the vet. Toby started limping (not walking on three legs) and I assumed it was a pulled muscle. That was on a Friday night. The next morning I had him at the vet and he has luxating patella (LP) in his left rear leg. It's very common in small breeds. I am by no means an expert as I have pestered a few of these knowledgeable women a lot lately and between them, the vet and the orthopedic surgeon, they have put my mind at ease. Toby was/is overweight and we are working to get the weight off. He has lost 3/4 lb. in 2 1/2 weeks and we are still working on losing. I'm sure it's a combination of things but in 3 1/2 weeks time he is finally showing improvement. He's on a diet, he's on Rimadyl for inflammation and he's now on a glucosamine & chondriton supplement. AND he's getting some rest. He is back to his feisty little self so I'm hoping we are on our way to a full recovery (although he will always have LP.) Good luck and please keep us posted. IF he doesn't get a whole lot better, we are probably looking at surgery that will cost between $1,900-$2,000 (what's $100 when you are talking that much money!) But so far he's improving more every day thank goodness.

Cereal Killer · 10-15-2010, 07:13 PM

I came home from school last Thursday to my little guy doing the exact same thing. We went to the vet Friday and he was diagnosed with stage 4 LP in both knees (but one was worse i guess?).He is having surgery on the really bad leg this coming Monday.

diannenet · 10-15-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cereal Killer

I came home from school last Thursday to my little guy doing the exact same thing. We went to the vet Friday and he was diagnosed with stage 4 LP in both knees (but one was worse i guess?).He is having surgery on the really bad leg this coming Monday.

Your little guy will be in my thoughts. Please keep us posted on how he's doing and how he does after his surgery.

10-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
jlakko Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 27	Walks on three legs... My yorkie has been walking on 3 legs, only outside when she runs and walks, its the weirdest thing, I have checked her back left leg, doesn't hurt, nails aren't long does anyone else have a three legged yorkie, just wondering...

10-09-2010, 02:41 PM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Have you taken her to the vet? Maybe she has LP and she is carrying her leg? __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-09-2010, 03:41 PM	#5
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Definately time for a vet examination and maybe an xray. Don't let it go -- needs to be checked soonest. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

10-09-2010, 06:32 PM	#7
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,372	She absolutely needs to be seen by a vet! Let us know how things go. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-12-2010, 05:27 PM	#11
diannenet Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,363	Please listen to these ladies. Take her to the vet. Toby started limping (not walking on three legs) and I assumed it was a pulled muscle. That was on a Friday night. The next morning I had him at the vet and he has luxating patella (LP) in his left rear leg. It's very common in small breeds. I am by no means an expert as I have pestered a few of these knowledgeable women a lot lately and between them, the vet and the orthopedic surgeon, they have put my mind at ease. Toby was/is overweight and we are working to get the weight off. He has lost 3/4 lb. in 2 1/2 weeks and we are still working on losing. I'm sure it's a combination of things but in 3 1/2 weeks time he is finally showing improvement. He's on a diet, he's on Rimadyl for inflammation and he's now on a glucosamine & chondriton supplement. AND he's getting some rest. He is back to his feisty little self so I'm hoping we are on our way to a full recovery (although he will always have LP.) Good luck and please keep us posted. IF he doesn't get a whole lot better, we are probably looking at surgery that will cost between $1,900-$2,000 (what's $100 when you are talking that much money!) But so far he's improving more every day thank goodness. __________________ *Dianne Toby Speedy*

10-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
HARLEYSPIKE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pocola ok usa Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 1	My yorkie is 2 years old and 2 lb 2 oz. I have noticed on cool or rainy days he walks and runs on 3 legs. On his last x-ray he had arthritis in his back legs.

10-09-2010, 03:26 PM	#4
cdawnfine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj Posts: 1,256	I would take him to the Vet, Milo did that and it turned out to be hip dysplasia, all dogs present differently it could be nothing or it could be something I would go to the vet just to be sure.

10-09-2010, 06:20 PM	#6
betty130 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Senoia Ga USA Posts: 14	My Holly was not putting pressure on her left paw. Brought her to the vet - they took an x ray and she had a broken bone in her left paw. I suggest you bring her to your vet and check her out to be sure.

10-10-2010, 02:23 PM	#8
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I second all the previous posts, see a vet. Keep us posted.

10-12-2010, 05:11 PM	#10
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Just checking in to see if you figured it out.

10-15-2010, 07:13 PM	#12
Cereal Killer YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 7	I came home from school last Thursday to my little guy doing the exact same thing. We went to the vet Friday and he was diagnosed with stage 4 LP in both knees (but one was worse i guess?).He is having surgery on the really bad leg this coming Monday.