I took him outside to go to the bathroom and all of a sudden he starts falling over and I run to him, pick him up and carry him to my bed. He is screaming and won't put his back leg down. I freak out trying to find the phone to call the vet and then he stops and gets up, starts wagging his tail...What just happened? Should I call the vet about it?
2007-02-26 13:46:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Chihauhuas are "rats on acid" and often do wierd things. Consider it normal behavior for the breed!!!
Actually, it sounds like when you stopped paying attention to him, he stopped yelping. Hmmmmm, sounds like someone likes extra attention.
Another possibility is that he just stepped wrong and had a minor issue. Then, you "freaked out" and grabbed him too fast. Maybe he was yelping because you picked him up and panicked? Then, when you set him down to find the telephone, he calmed back down?
If there is no swelling, bleeding, infection or limping, I wouldn't worry too much, except to watch him to make sure he doesn't take advantage of "being sick".
2007-02-26 13:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could have thrown his knee out. Chihuahuas (like many small breeds) are prone to luxating patella (slipped stifle or a knee that slides out of place). Some times it hurts them but if it gets put back in place, the pain is relieved. You should call the vet about it during office hours, more than likely it can wait until his next visit (they should be able to give you some advice on the phone about when he should be seen).
2007-02-26 13:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be a "luxating patella." That means that his knee pops out of place. It can be painful, but knee just pops back in to place which is why he was fine a few minutes later. You should set up a visit with your vet, he/she will be able to tell with just a physical exam if that is the problem and they can see how bad it is--in some cases surgery is advised to correct the problem.
It is more common with small breed dogs like yours. This link is really helpful in explaining it: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1569&articleid=457
2007-02-26 13:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Biz 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately chihuahuas are one of the small breeds that often have a problem with their knees (part of their hock joint in the back leg). You do need to have your vet exray the dog and see how bad his knee problem is.
2007-02-26 15:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by avalon_bz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just have been a cramp in his leg. My dog gets leg cramps occasionally. If it happens very frequently, I would ask a vet about it, otherwise it should be fine.
2007-02-26 13:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by mmct21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that he could have had a spaz attack, or if you live somewhere where he could have gotten stung by a bee, or twisted his leg, all possibilities. I think if it occurs again call your vet.
2007-02-26 13:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by Lily&Margy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check his nails - could have been a torn nail that broke off
2007-02-26 13:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you call that a charley horse.
2007-02-26 13:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be knees, pulled musle, or he coudl have stepped on something
mine do it all the time
2007-02-26 13:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by kioana j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think he has rabies. if he does this is yo;ur last moments with him because the animal control will come to execute him
2007-02-26 13:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Chun 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋