View Full Version : My dog intermittently limps
regal02
Mar 30, 2007, 08:23 PM
We have a 7 year old cockapoo who has suddenly started intermittently limping. Not always on the same leg. Sometimes she will not bear weight on her leg, other times she simply limps ( or favors) one of her legs. Is she too old to develop pano? What else might it be?
grammadidi
Mar 31, 2007, 12:32 AM
As with any symptoms in a pet (or a person) there could be a lot of reasons for his limping. As he is 7 years old there is always the possibility of arthritis. His limbs could fall asleep if he rests in one position too long. I would take him to the vet for a thorough physical examination. A good vet can pick up abnormalities in the joints quite easily and feel for cysts or tumours as well. He may need a bit of glucosamine added to his diet. Definitely talk to the vet.
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labman
Mar 31, 2007, 05:43 AM
Yes check with the vet. If it is arthritis, the vet can prescribe more effective things than we could suggest. I think 7 years is way to old for pano, but seems a little young for arthritis. The vet will know.
mrscoltweaver
Mar 31, 2007, 11:07 AM
Sounds like a luxating patella-kneecap goes in and out of place. Usually, this will occur when they are running and you'll see them give a little yelp and hold the leg up. A simple exam will quickly diagnose it-the vet can actually pop in and out! Rest and anti inflammatories are prescribed, then there is a possible surgery that can correct it for good. Good luck!