Maddie is hurting!

[ReggiesMom]

Originally Posted by Connie

Thank you everyone for your responses. We just got back from the vet. By the time we got there, she was able to put weight on her leg. The vet thinks that her kneecap may have moved and that is what caused all the pain because when he was checking that, she was in quite a bit of discomfort. He thinks she got it back in place on her own. Then when he was checking her foot, she was in a lot of discomfort. He shaved her foot (She now has a poodle cut on that foot) and checked it over carefully and could not find a thing wrong, except that she was crying when he touched certain parts. He even had a vet tech come in to help look because he said he's color blind and doesn't see red. She found an area that looked slightly red, but nothing extreme. So, I'm to put hydrocortizone cream in between her toes and watch her for any limping or favoring on that leg. So, at least Maddie isn't in that terrible pain any more. I felt so bad for her. Once today, when it was hurting her so bad, she took off running on 3 legs as if she was trying to run away from the pain, crying the whole time, but then had to stop and lick on that area. She's sleeping now. I think this whole ordeal wore her out. So, I don't know for sure what was wrong with her, but I can tell you all that she is much, much better and I shall be babying her something awful! Thanks for your concern!!!

YorkieUSA...I can imagine how scared you were when that happened with you chi! I'm so glad that turned out okay!

I know when Reggie hurts (even a little) he is a huge baby about it. I feel bad but I also know that he's a drama King. Whenever he hurts, he wants to be with me (normally he's Mr. Independent) so I know something is wrong when he sits on my feet, between my feet, up on his hind legs begging to be picked up). As long as I comfort him, it makes him feel better. As long as I know that it's not serious, I love the chance to cuddle with him.

Good luck with your baby and glad she's feeling better!

[TLC]

Connie, I am just now seeing this. Poor Maddie. I am sure she just felt very uncomfortable, but I am also sure that you didn't hurt her. As I know first hand with Roxy and TJ that the knee caps are so sensitive. I hope Maddie feels better soon.

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