kitkatswing Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Maui started favouring one of his back legs this morning. He runs fine with no limp or anything, but when he walks there is a slight limp.. Whilst he is standing he will lift it off the ground and not put any pressure on. Ive had a good feel around his leg/hips and he doesnt seem in any pain, didnt flinch or anything when i was touching his leg. He doesnt have anythign caught in the part between his pads either.. We decided to give him a rest day today and not take him on his usual morning walk and see if that makes any differenmce (Yeah, trying to keep a JRT still and relaxed, going to be fun).. Just wondering if anyone has any advice? Of course if this gets worse or doesnt get better we are off to the Vet straight away, thats a given... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 rest for a couple of days ..NO JUMPING/twisting.... then vet if it's still obvious. It could be a patella problem , or he could have just strained a muscle ....silly boy :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatswing Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ah yeah, how do I get him to not jump!!! hahaha. We think he may have just strained something being a dork. But as usual I over think and worry about him too much... He is going to HATE not being able to go for his walks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatswing Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Problem solved, hubby had a better look at his paw today, it seems he has a cut between the pads of his foot... Cant really see anything much, just the hair is stained from the blood obviously, must have been a small cut but enough to annoy him. Bathing the foot and putting antiseptic on it.. Silly Maui... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 :) good! it will heal fairly quickly .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I hope it is only as basic as a small knick or cut. Watch for redness, inflammation and/or infection - perhaps from a grass seed having entered the skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatswing Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I hadnt thought of that Erny, thank you, I will have a good look tonight when I get home and keep a close eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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