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yorkiesf911 · 07-14-2007, 08:33 AM

Hello,

I just got bought my yorkie 2 weeks ago and mom stepped on her feet today. She is limping with 3 legs. How can you tell if the bone is broken? Im located in SF. Animal Hostipal here is closed on Saturday. I dont no what to do....Please help!!! THANK YOU

GRRR · 07-15-2007, 07:40 AM

best thing is to get to a vet asap

luvdorkyyorkies · 07-15-2007, 08:04 AM

Once I had one of my girls jump from the bed, yelp and would NOT apply pressure on her leg at all.
I waited until the second day to take her because when I pressed and moved her leg she didnt show pain but still didnt apply pressure.
I took her in, they did an xray and it showed nothing. The next day she started to apply a little pressure in a week it was like nothing happened. She had pulled a tendon.
I would press gently on her paw and move her leg a little and see how she reacts. If she is in pain I would take her in if she were mine but if she does show any pain, I would give it a day.
Hope it is just something minor. Good luck!

luvdorkyyorkies · 07-15-2007, 08:27 AM

Im sorry typo! I meant that if she doesnt show any pain then I might wait a day.

Lorraine · 07-15-2007, 08:47 AM

If it is broken she will scream her head off. Likely a soft tissue injury. I would keep her quiet and take her in for a check when the Vet is open. I am sure she will be fine, just sore.

IluvLucy · 07-15-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

If it is broken she will scream her head off. Likely a soft tissue injury. I would keep her quiet and take her in for a check when the Vet is open. I am sure she will be fine, just sore.

Sounds like what happened to my Lucy when she was a baby. She was fine in no time.

Good advice.

yorkiesf911 · 07-15-2007, 08:52 PM

Thank you everyone for the response my ana is doing fine now. She is walking with all her legs and running around alot now.

Lorraine · 07-15-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesf911

Thank you everyone for the response my ana is doing fine now. She is walking with all her legs and running around alot now.

That is great news. They do give us scares don't they!

yorkiesf911 · 07-20-2007, 06:38 AM

Yup thought the bone was broken...That's a $2000 dollar visit to the vet

sassytooyou · 07-21-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesf911

Hello,

I just got bought my yorkie 2 weeks ago and mom stepped on her feet today. She is limping with 3 legs. How can you tell if the bone is broken? Im located in SF. Animal Hostipal here is closed on Saturday. I dont no what to do....Please help!!! THANK YOU

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Julz · 07-21-2007, 12:28 PM

I'm glad everthing is fine now

. It sure can send you into a panic. It is helpful if people around new Yorkie pups learn the "Yorkie Shuffle" (taking pee pee steps) and it is also helpful not to let anyone wear shoes (they do more damage and you can't feel the puppy contact as quickly) with the new baby around. The pup will eventually learn to move out of the way. Again, I am happy that all is well

07-14-2007, 08:33 AM	#1
yorkiesf911 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 12	Broken Leg???help Hello, I just got bought my yorkie 2 weeks ago and mom stepped on her feet today. She is limping with 3 legs. How can you tell if the bone is broken? Im located in SF. Animal Hostipal here is closed on Saturday. I dont no what to do....Please help!!! THANK YOU

07-15-2007, 08:47 AM	#5
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	If it is broken she will scream her head off. Likely a soft tissue injury. I would keep her quiet and take her in for a check when the Vet is open. I am sure she will be fine, just sore. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

07-15-2007, 07:40 AM	#2
GRRR BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 20	best thing is to get to a vet asap

07-15-2007, 08:04 AM	#3
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Once I had one of my girls jump from the bed, yelp and would NOT apply pressure on her leg at all. I waited until the second day to take her because when I pressed and moved her leg she didnt show pain but still didnt apply pressure. I took her in, they did an xray and it showed nothing. The next day she started to apply a little pressure in a week it was like nothing happened. She had pulled a tendon. I would press gently on her paw and move her leg a little and see how she reacts. If she is in pain I would take her in if she were mine but if she does show any pain, I would give it a day. Hope it is just something minor. Good luck!

07-15-2007, 08:27 AM	#4
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Im sorry typo! I meant that if she doesnt show any pain then I might wait a day.

07-15-2007, 08:52 PM	#7
yorkiesf911 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 12	Thank you everyone for the response my ana is doing fine now. She is walking with all her legs and running around alot now.

07-20-2007, 06:38 AM	#9
yorkiesf911 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 12	Yup thought the bone was broken...That's a $2000 dollar visit to the vet

07-21-2007, 12:28 PM	#11
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I'm glad everthing is fine now . It sure can send you into a panic. It is helpful if people around new Yorkie pups learn the "Yorkie Shuffle" (taking pee pee steps) and it is also helpful not to let anyone wear shoes (they do more damage and you can't feel the puppy contact as quickly) with the new baby around. The pup will eventually learn to move out of the way. Again, I am happy that all is well