HELP! Kicking out back leg doesn't look normal Hello all! I notcied about 3 days ago that my little girl would sometimes lift up her back leg and sort of kick it out as if it were hurt and then she'd limp a bit as she'd walk around. She doesn't cry or make any sounds that she's in pain and she runs around the house like a crazy person and jumps up and down from the bed as usual. I'm still concerned though, because I've never seen her do this before and didn't know if she could be hurt and is just hiding it from me? She goes to doggie daycare a couple times a week, so I don't know if she played to rough or what?! Any ideas? Thank you! |
If she's not whining about it, and still able to run around normally on it it's probably nothing. Maybe her leg fell asleep and shes kicking it and walking funny on it? Since I don't have a yorkie though I really dont want to judge on it. I mean I know if it was my dog I wouldnt worry about it if he was still running around normally on it, unless this continued for over a week. Get an opinion from the other yorkie owners though. I hope your babies OK! |
Oh gosh could this be a luxaing patella?! |
Sounds like it to me. There are various degrees of it and some don't require surgery and others do. She has probably learned to put it back in place by herself by the kicking out action you described. |
Sounds like LP to me.. I would have the vet check it out. |
How old is your baby? If she kicks her leg sorta out and forward (that is the best description I can make) and the leg from the back looks skinnier than the other, it sounds more like L-C-P disease of the hip. It happens more in males (I think I read that, but if not someone will correct me) but can happen to either sex.. Please let us know what your vet says. I am curious cause I bought a baby that had that affliction....it is usually considered genetic BUT can be a result of injury when young. If it is LCP, the dog absolutely should not be used in a breeding program and the breeder must be notified so she/he will not breed the parents or their relatives together again. |
Lcp I was going to ask how old the baby is too, as Moe began the same things as this one at age 7 to 8 months and it became worse, we then took him and it turned out to be the LCP.He doesn't have it to a debilitating degree, yet, and hopefully it won't get too bad.The Vet says for me to keep his manic running around to a minimum, and when I notice he is not using it or limping crate rest for a few days.He has pills he takes and when it's really bad he gets an injection.The only way to be sure whats going on is to take your baby to the vet. |
She is almost 11 months old. Very very active little girl and only 4lbs, so whenever anything happens to her I freak out! It's been about 4 days since I've noticed her kicking out her back leg, but she doesn't seem to put as much weight on it as she normally would. She runs around and jumps up and stands on her back legs as if she's not in any pain so I'm not sure what to do. I just got pet insurance for her but I have to wait a week before it goes into effect, so I don't know if this is something that needs to be taken care of immediately or not. I appreciate all your help! |
help Well i would wait until your insurance kicks in, she doesn't sound desperate yet, you could monitor the amount of activity the leg is getting, and try to give her crate rest if it flairs up, also you might check if the insurance company your going through does back dating if your already signed with them.If she uses it and doesn't seem to be in allot of pain I wouldn't think it was in need of immediate vet care, if she begins to not use it, or seems in pain, then I would deffinately take her, crate rest is the best thing until then when it flaires up. |
Thank you for the advice. This is terrible-- dare I ask how much a surgery like this will cost?! I have a feeling the insurance may not even cover it since it's a congenital disorder correct? |
don't worry yet I wouldn't worry yet, save that for the diagnosis from the vet, my vet says since Moe doesn't seem to be in massive pain and it only shows when he has been extremely active , that he would want to wait on surgery due to they have found in past cases like Moe that up to a year old thier body can mend ...not sure how due to other reading I have done, but it is what they say, and we go to a top UK vet. He said if Moe had shown pain durring the exam or this was a constant thing no matter what his activity level he would then of suggested surgery.For minor cases there are pills and shots to keep it under control, mind you this is the LCP, I dont know about the LP.With Moe he began showing signs at age 7 or 8 months, he would wake from a nap limping, or if he had been extremely active, long walks or rough play in the yard, he would go lame and not use the leg.I was caught over a holiday weekend when it really got bad, and had to keep him on crate rest until the vet opened 4 days later.Now what i do with moe is keep him as calm as i can in the house and give him planned play times, so he don't get bored.I have him a over head run lead outside, so he can't spaz out on the entire yard, with a 10 ft radious he has enough lead to exercise, but not to go completely wild and hurt himself.I can't walk him because he spazzes out and flings his body about ..causing himself harm.When I walk the big dogs he is in his front carrier and when we reach our destination he is allowed to walk a bit with me while the big dogs run free.The surgery is quite expensive in my book, but I hear great things about the results.If you have pet insurance it should be helpful.When Moe is one, if he doesn't worsen in the mean time, they will reasses him and see if surgery is the route to take. |
Yes, I called my vet and they said that since I am going out of town it would be ok to bring her in when I return. She'll be staying with the owners of the doggie daycare she goes to, so I'll make sure they know to limit the amount of activity she gets when romping with the other pups. It's amazing to me how she doesn't seem to feel any pain because her will to play is so strong! I appreciate you sharing with me the news about your pup and I hope he's able to heal soon. I am worried that my baby is so young and already having health problems that this is just going to continue year after year! I would assume that I am catching this condition early and that there wont be any permanent damage. I don't think I could ever have children considering the amount of attention this little girl gets! |
Lol I had 2 children years ago and from what I remember they were much less work than Moe, LOL ..he is worth it though! |
Vet appointment today Lea has her appointment with the vet today to get an official diagnosis. I spoke with her vet over the phone and she said that LP was most likely the culprit. SO once she gets checked out today, if LP is confirmed, she's got another appointment on Thursday with an orthopedic surgeon. I'm going to be out of town for a week and a half starting Sunday, so the surgery will have to wait until I return. I'm so sad...this is her first Summer and I really wanted her to enjoy the outside and run around like a normal pup. Does anyone know how long it may take for her to recover from this? Do they put a cast on her? I just can't imagine anyone opperating on such a teeny little leg!:confused: |
some reading like i said i dont know much about LP , but here are some very informative articles that may give you a better understanding of it all. http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/patella.htm http://maltesemagic.homestead.com/L1.html |
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