paddles Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 my nine mth old English springer bitch, has this odd, skip? that shows up on occasion, when she is running only, walking and trotting show now limp. (Looks to me sort of like a mild case of shifting patella) I had her checked for shifting patella, and she doesn't have it (Well the vet couldn't get it to move) She does not appear in pain, and since I'm not a marathon runner, it really doesn't bother me. however I have noticed that as I walk her and my other dog, that she seams to ?get tired? easily? 30minutes and she's ready to settle down and go home. (A usual walk for us is at least an hr) Again, I can poke and prod, and no sign of pain, and no limp, Other than that odd skip she gets occasionaly, so anyway, what I'm asking is, should I shorten her walks, take her to the vet? (She goes in for desexing tomorrow) or just continue to ignore the skip? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Get the vet to check it out whil shes under . does she have dew claws still? could be in growing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Take her to a chiropractor. They are are amazing for picking up things that vets can't find. She might just need an adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I would possibly xray the offending leg whilst she is under being desexed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I would possibly xray the offending leg whilst she is under being desexed. I agree with this.I too would making the most of her being under & it being cheaper . Its an opportunity to good to not make use off. I believe in chiro/bowen too but if i had a lame dog & it was going in for surgery i would be doing what i could at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbomb Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Have you had hip xrays done? My boy had what appeared to be a leg problem that turned out to be hip dysplasia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Is she skipping or pacing? Springers will quite often pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'd definitely be getting it x-rayed as well. It could be hip dysplasia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldens Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 My first thought was luxating patella. My golden retriever, KayCee had her right knee operated on at 16 months, then14 months later her other knee went bad and had to be operated on. She never had any more problems with in the remaining 6 years of her life. Lost her last My 25 to cancer. If it works will post a picture of her right after I got her home following 2ed surgery. I am wishing you the best for your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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