Wobbly Leg ?

[Rainy]

Im not exactly sure how to explain this, but can dogs leg's "go to sleep"?

Diesel was sitting in the middle of the lounge room and he tried to stand up and walk but it was like his front right leg was asleep and he couldnt walk, he stumbled sidways (about 3 ft) untill he hit the lounge and sat back down. i watched him sit for a minut then i called him over to me (ready to catch if he stumbled again) but he was fine, i walked him around the house a few times then did a few esey comands (sit, stand , drop, spin left and spin right ) and he seems normal.

Iv never seen him do anything like this befor, and dont know wether to rush him to the vet or wait and see if it happens again

any ideas? thanks

[Rysup]

I am sure their legs can go to sleep like ours. I would see if he repeats the behaviour before you panic.

[Red Fox]

I'm pretty sure they can too. Kei has had it happen a couple of times (perhaps 2 or 3 times in the space of 2 years). If it happens too often, doesn't resolve after a a few minutes or your dog seems overly distressed then I'd probably head off to the vets for a check up

[WreckitWhippet]

Yep and it's funny when it's their front leg, they go splat LOL

I wouldn't be worried unless it happens on a more regular basis or you see other signs that would indicate a problem

[Rainy]

Thanks guys i feel better now he has been fine all day so i think it was a one off pheew!