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cricketsmom · 09-23-2005, 11:04 PM

My 9 month old Yorkie has developed a limp in what looks like her right front leg. I've researched some of the genetic diseases such a Legg-Perthes, and Pattelar Luxation , but these seem to affect the hind legs only. She's stiff and limps more when she just wakes up but seems fine on our daily walks.
I have'nt seen the vet yet, I'm afraid of what she'll tell me...
Anyone have experience with orthopedic problems???

jasmilly · 09-24-2005, 02:57 AM

Is she holding her leg when she is standing? If it has gone on for a while it is best to see the vet. My Little maltese cross was limping after a day out with her Uncle - turned out she had brusied her paw pad it was sore for about a month. Go and see the vet the worry is proberbly worse than knowing

Hope she is feeling better soon

sylvan · 09-24-2005, 05:27 AM

Luxation can occur in front legs too, or it could be any number of things...see the vet asap.

amspoelstra · 09-24-2005, 05:32 AM

I would see the vet. It could be anything from a sore muscle, torn ligament to something serious. But they'll be able to tell you and give you some peace of mind.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 09-24-2005, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

Luxation can occur in front legs too, or it could be any number of things...see the vet asap.

I don't think there are kneecaps in the front legs. What luxates?

It can't hurt to see the vet (except the pocketbook...of course) but she may have landed wrong and twisted it.

red98vett · 09-24-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cricketsmom

My 9 month old Yorkie has developed a limp in what looks like her right front leg. I've researched some of the genetic diseases such a Legg-Perthes, and Pattelar Luxation , but these seem to affect the hind legs only. She's stiff and limps more when she just wakes up but seems fine on our daily walks.
I have'nt seen the vet yet, I'm afraid of what she'll tell me...
Anyone have experience with orthopedic problems???

I don't want to scare you and this IS Treatable - but has your yorkie been checked for Lymes Disease (caused by ticks) ? This will cause major joint pain and can be treated but takes a long time to cure and a dog can have reoccuring episodes -

I really hope your baby has a good vet check up and it's just a minor sprain or something - GOOD LUCK ~

cricketsmom · 09-25-2005, 08:23 AM

Thanks everyone for your great replys.......
I did wanna mention that the limping started after she stepped on a bee and was stung. We removed the stinger, so I did'nt really think it was related.
Some days are definately worse than others, but I know that seeing the vet would set my mind at ease. Thanks again, I'll keep ya posted

spydergurl · 09-25-2005, 10:12 AM

Well, personally, I would save my money. I am almost sure it's because of the sting. It happened right after it, and even tho you took out the stinger, it still hurts. So, I would give her a few days and see if it gets better, which I bet it does. Good luck!

09-23-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
cricketsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 4	limping My 9 month old Yorkie has developed a limp in what looks like her right front leg. I've researched some of the genetic diseases such a Legg-Perthes, and Pattelar Luxation , but these seem to affect the hind legs only. She's stiff and limps more when she just wakes up but seems fine on our daily walks. I have'nt seen the vet yet, I'm afraid of what she'll tell me... Anyone have experience with orthopedic problems???

09-24-2005, 02:57 AM	#2
jasmilly Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 26	Is she holding her leg when she is standing? If it has gone on for a while it is best to see the vet. My Little maltese cross was limping after a day out with her Uncle - turned out she had brusied her paw pad it was sore for about a month. Go and see the vet the worry is proberbly worse than knowing Hope she is feeling better soon __________________ Alisha and Leah Leah is my

09-25-2005, 08:23 AM	#7
cricketsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland OR Posts: 4	crickets limping Thanks everyone for your great replys....... I did wanna mention that the limping started after she stepped on a bee and was stung. We removed the stinger, so I did'nt really think it was related. Some days are definately worse than others, but I know that seeing the vet would set my mind at ease. Thanks again, I'll keep ya posted

09-24-2005, 05:27 AM	#3
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	Luxation can occur in front legs too, or it could be any number of things...see the vet asap.

09-24-2005, 05:32 AM	#4
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	I would see the vet. It could be anything from a sore muscle, torn ligament to something serious. But they'll be able to tell you and give you some peace of mind.

09-25-2005, 10:12 AM	#8
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 516	Well, personally, I would save my money. I am almost sure it's because of the sting. It happened right after it, and even tho you took out the stinger, it still hurts. So, I would give her a few days and see if it gets better, which I bet it does. Good luck!