"Skipping" with Back Leg - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LuvMySissy · 06-05-2006, 01:46 PM

Sissy occasionally does this little skipping type of motion with her right back leg. She doesn't do it all the time, only when running at a certain pace. She doesn't yelp and the leg only lifts a little. It seriously looks like she is skipping when she does it. When she does, it sometimes repeats over and over and other times is just here and there. She walks just fine.

For those of you with luxating patellas, is this a sign of that?? Or is this something else I should have checked out?

k3teejay · 06-05-2006, 02:15 PM

TeeJay does the EXACT same thing. I'm not sure whether or not it's Luxating Patella, but I've already scheduled an appointment for him to see his vet this coming Tuesday to get some X-rays done.

He only does it while running and he jumps all over the place without looking like he's in pain. And it's exactly the way you described it, it just looks like he's skipping.

I am praying it's not a luxating patella, but we'll see. I wish the appointment was for right now!

cchu · 06-05-2006, 02:41 PM

Zoe started to limp and I already took him to 2 vets. they both said it was luxating patella but One said that surgery is the only choice, the onther told me to rest him a few days and then see.

Good luck but not to scare you, it does sound like LP. Go the the vet and let me know. I am worried to death.

kalina82 · 06-05-2006, 02:52 PM

i'd have him checked by a vet just in case. he can manipulate the joint to see if there is any pain. hopefully rule out LP

Lea's Mom · 06-05-2006, 03:21 PM

Hello!

I have been posting a thread about the same thing LP and that skipping that you speak of is one of the signs of LP. My Lea hops like a bunny and doesn't put much weight on her left foot. She's going to the ortho surgeon this week so we can figure out what needs to be done.

I would suggest you go to the vet when you can. Depending on how old your pup is (older can be more arthritic) and the degree of the LP will depend on if surgery is needed.

Kepp us posted, and I don't know if this is any comfort, but apparently LP is really common in the breed, so I'm sure you can find a great surgeon if it's necessary.

LuvMySissy · 06-05-2006, 04:51 PM

Sissy is 10 months old. If I take her to the vet and it is LP, knowing that LP is hereditary, obviously I will call her breeder to let her know cause her parents just had a new litter of puppies. My breeding contract is for one year and includes genetic issues, but she is my baby and I would NEVER return her regardless of what might be wrong just to get another puppy. What then?

Bizzymammabee · 06-05-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Sissy is 10 months old. If I take her to the vet and it is LP, knowing that LP is hereditary, obviously I will call her breeder to let her know cause her parents just had a new litter of puppies. My breeding contract is for one year and includes genetic issues, but she is my baby and I would NEVER return her regardless of what might be wrong just to get another puppy. What then?

There lies the ultimate question..what to do. It sure leads to a spot between a rock and a hard place. I wouldn't return the pup but at least you will be able to notify the breeder. Maybe she will give you another pup.

LuvMySissy · 06-05-2006, 05:12 PM

So, it looks like I'll be calling the vet tomorrow for an appointment. We sure have been there a lot lately!

cchu · 06-06-2006, 07:11 AM

yes, let us know what it is. Good Luck!

tashaclaire · 06-06-2006, 08:09 AM

Chloe does the same kind of thing. Are you positive your baby didn't pick up some fleas outside, because with Chloe the vet said it was when she was getting bit by a flea and running that she had that reaction, just like if we were running and got stung by a bee we'd go ouch and walk a little funny for a minute. She had a whooping 2 fleas but they caused her a considerable amount of disturbance... yay frontline!! Hope it is something that silly and simplefor your baby too, I know it is easy to worry and worry and worry these little ones steal our hearts so easily!

Lea's Mom · 06-06-2006, 08:41 AM

Good luck with everything! I'm surprised that your breeder didn't offer to pay for the surgery. Did you receive a warrenty when you purchased her? I think some breeders would cover problems such as LP if they're caught within the first year that you have your new pup.

I just got my girl in with an ortho surgeon. I swear, she has more specialists than I do!

LuvMySissy · 06-06-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tashaclaire

Chloe does the same kind of thing. Are you positive your baby didn't pick up some fleas outside, because with Chloe the vet said it was when she was getting bit by a flea and running that she had that reaction, just like if we were running and got stung by a bee we'd go ouch and walk a little funny for a minute. She had a whooping 2 fleas but they caused her a considerable amount of disturbance... yay frontline!! Hope it is something that silly and simplefor your baby too, I know it is easy to worry and worry and worry these little ones steal our hearts so easily!

I guess I can't discount anything, but she does this regularly, always on the right leg and only when doing her little trot-type running. She has an appointment with the vet on Friday, so I'll let you all know what we find out.

06-05-2006, 01:46 PM	#1
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	"Skipping" with Back Leg Sissy occasionally does this little skipping type of motion with her right back leg. She doesn't do it all the time, only when running at a certain pace. She doesn't yelp and the leg only lifts a little. It seriously looks like she is skipping when she does it. When she does, it sometimes repeats over and over and other times is just here and there. She walks just fine. For those of you with luxating patellas, is this a sign of that?? Or is this something else I should have checked out? __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-05-2006, 02:41 PM	#3
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	Zoe started to limp and I already took him to 2 vets. they both said it was luxating patella but One said that surgery is the only choice, the onther told me to rest him a few days and then see. Good luck but not to scare you, it does sound like LP. Go the the vet and let me know. I am worried to death. __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

06-05-2006, 03:21 PM	#5
Lea's Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 44	Hello! I have been posting a thread about the same thing LP and that skipping that you speak of is one of the signs of LP. My Lea hops like a bunny and doesn't put much weight on her left foot. She's going to the ortho surgeon this week so we can figure out what needs to be done. I would suggest you go to the vet when you can. Depending on how old your pup is (older can be more arthritic) and the degree of the LP will depend on if surgery is needed. Kepp us posted, and I don't know if this is any comfort, but apparently LP is really common in the breed, so I'm sure you can find a great surgeon if it's necessary. __________________ **************************** Sarah and Lea

06-05-2006, 04:51 PM	#6
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Sissy is 10 months old. If I take her to the vet and it is LP, knowing that LP is hereditary, obviously I will call her breeder to let her know cause her parents just had a new litter of puppies. My breeding contract is for one year and includes genetic issues, but she is my baby and I would NEVER return her regardless of what might be wrong just to get another puppy. What then? __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-05-2006, 05:12 PM	#8
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	So, it looks like I'll be calling the vet tomorrow for an appointment. We sure have been there a lot lately! __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-05-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
k3teejay No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 147	TeeJay does the EXACT same thing. I'm not sure whether or not it's Luxating Patella, but I've already scheduled an appointment for him to see his vet this coming Tuesday to get some X-rays done. He only does it while running and he jumps all over the place without looking like he's in pain. And it's exactly the way you described it, it just looks like he's skipping. I am praying it's not a luxating patella, but we'll see. I wish the appointment was for right now!

06-05-2006, 02:52 PM	#4
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i'd have him checked by a vet just in case. he can manipulate the joint to see if there is any pain. hopefully rule out LP

06-06-2006, 07:11 AM	#9
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	yes, let us know what it is. Good Luck! __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

06-06-2006, 08:09 AM	#10
tashaclaire Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19	Chloe does the same kind of thing. Are you positive your baby didn't pick up some fleas outside, because with Chloe the vet said it was when she was getting bit by a flea and running that she had that reaction, just like if we were running and got stung by a bee we'd go ouch and walk a little funny for a minute. She had a whooping 2 fleas but they caused her a considerable amount of disturbance... yay frontline!! Hope it is something that silly and simplefor your baby too, I know it is easy to worry and worry and worry these little ones steal our hearts so easily!

06-06-2006, 08:41 AM	#11
Lea's Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 44	Good luck with everything! I'm surprised that your breeder didn't offer to pay for the surgery. Did you receive a warrenty when you purchased her? I think some breeders would cover problems such as LP if they're caught within the first year that you have your new pup. I just got my girl in with an ortho surgeon. I swear, she has more specialists than I do! __________________ **************************** Sarah and Lea