my cousin has a doxen that lifts its back leg when it runs. any ideas?(don't know how old she is she's a rescue dog)
2006-07-30 02:01:34 · 8 answers · asked by life is short, I am not. 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it's not causing her any pain and it's been there for a while.
2006-07-30 05:08:57 · update #1
She could have a luxating patella, her knee caps slips to the side when she runs. This can be common in small breeds. Unless it causes her pain, she will be okay.
2006-07-30 02:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by bcringler 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only way you could really figure this out is by taking the Dachshund to a vet. She could have a leg injury, arthritus, or luxating patella, which is a problem common to small breeds where the knee cap routinely slips out of place.
It is important for a vet to tell you exactly what is wrong, as you will need to know how to treat it so that the dog's problem will not get any worse over time.
2006-07-30 09:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by ChiLuvR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if she's a rescue dog there's a big chance it might have been injured before. It might not be very serious, but if it pains her then immediatly bring her to the vet for an x-ray or examination.
2006-07-30 09:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Meridian Nocturne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be dysplasia. Many dogs, especially purebreeds, have this problem. It has to do with the hip joint. A simple x-ray by any veterinarian can determine this malady.
2006-07-30 09:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it to a Vet. Also diet can cause 'rickets', you may need to give it better food. Don't use Walmart foods, their all corn.
2006-07-30 09:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probarly broken. call the vet
2006-07-30 09:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probarly broken. call vet
2006-07-30 09:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by MK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at one point it was injured and she is favoring it
2006-07-30 09:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋