Hmmm... clumsy walking

[Rusty's Momma]

Ok.. so the other day I posted a thread about Sophie being clumsy. Stumbles alot, trips over nothing. I took her outside today & video'd her on my phone but cant pull it off (dont know how) anyways... it shows what I am talking about it seems as though the area righ about her foot collapses causing her to stumble or sometimes even just fall forward. We are gonna be getting her checked out but just thought I would throw it out there to you guys & see what your thoughts were. I attached a pic of a dog skeleton to show where she seems to be giving out...

[bjh]

I pray you get some answers on what is causing this. Does she do it all the time of just sometimes. It could be a neurological disorder. Have you ever had any blood work done on her?

[Little Bit]

I am so sorry she is having trouble. Hope it is nothing serious.

[Izzy Princess]

Oh Angi I am so sorry to hear about baby Sophie. I can't help you but I hope that others on YT can. Keep us posted on what the vet thinks.

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by bjh

I pray you get some answers on what is causing this. Does she do it all the time of just sometimes. It could be a neurological disorder. Have you ever had any blood work done on her?

Sophie has had blood work done at least 2 times. Once when I FIRST got her & she had hypoglycemia & they also check her for liver shunt. Then again when she had her teeth cleaned we insisted on pre surgical blood work. There was nothing out of the ordinary either time.

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

I am so sorry she is having trouble. Hope it is nothing serious.

Thanks Nancy...

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

Oh Angi I am so sorry to hear about baby Sophie. I can't help you but I hope that others on YT can. Keep us posted on what the vet thinks.

We will probably take her the end of this week as long as I close on the house I am supposed to be closing on wednesday.
At first I was thinking she was stepping on her long feet hair so I had trimmed her pads & the top of her feet so they didnt hang over... but she still does it. I dont know. I dont know how in the world I am even gonna get her to walk in the vet office in order for them to see what I mean. I may ask that we all go out into their dog park area so she can walk along the sidewalk while they watch.

[Patti]

Hope it is nothing serious, maybe you can show the vet the video you took if she doesn't do it at the vets office. Keep us posted.

[maxmom]

Originally Posted by Rusty's Momma

Sophie has had blood work done at least 2 times. Once when I FIRST got her & she had hypoglycemia & they also check her for liver shunt. Then again when she had her teeth cleaned we insisted on pre surgical blood work. There was nothing out of the ordinary either time.

What should be checked on that blood test?
Baby Lucky, from my Max, has the same problem,but he has not have any test done, blood or otherwise

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by maxmom

What should be checked on that blood test?
Baby Lucky, from my Max, has the same problem,but he has not have any test done, blood or otherwise

Yours is doing the same thing as Sophie?

[maxmom]

Originally Posted by Rusty's Momma

Yours is doing the same thing as Sophie?

Baby Lucky is 6 weeks old,it is very hard for him to get up or to walk,after a few steps (4/5) his left foot bends at the ankle and he falls,it's like if his front legs are not strong enough, it seems like neurological problems

[jencar98]

Angi, I don't have a clue except it sounds joint related possibly? Have you tried giving joint supplements? I remember you posting about the hair and I thought the same thing about it tripping her.

Hey - you closing on a house? Cool - is there lots of extra room for foster kids? Hope the closing all goes smoothly!

Do keep us updated on what you find out and I sure hope it's nothing too serious!

[wemple2]

I really have no idea what this would possibly be...but I will keep your little girl in my thoughts and prayers, I hope you do find the answer and it is something you will be able to treat with success.

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by jencar98

Angi, I don't have a clue except it sounds joint related possibly? Have you tried giving joint supplements? I remember you posting about the hair and I thought the same thing about it tripping her.

Hey - you closing on a house? Cool - is there lots of extra room for foster kids? Hope the closing all goes smoothly!

Do keep us updated on what you find out and I sure hope it's nothing too serious!

Me closing on a house is my paycheck... I am a Realtor.

[Chrissy0277]

i would ask your vet about atlantoaxial instability

Atlantoaxial Instability (Luxation)