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Pomeranian dog question about Back legs?
Everytime I take my dog to the vet to get his checkup/shots/work-up stuff which is usually 3times a year. When he comes home he acts like one of his back legs is hurt. He holds it up and hops around like its broken or something. This is a on/off issue for the next 2 weeks, then it eventually goes back to normal NOT having any issues until he goes back again. I have talk to the vet on this, and he says my dog has a KNEE/JOINT issue that needs surgery, i told him he only has this problem everytime i bring him to you ONLY. We got into a bit of a agitated discussion about it.
What does the DOG community have to say about it??? -> I hate to change vets as my Pom is 6 years old, and I have been using the same vet since he was 6 weeks old.
The vet wants me to have a expensive surgery done, yet my dog doesnt have any issues except for 1-2 weeks after returning from the vet for his routine checkups and stuff.
**What do yall thinK..>>>
6 Answers
- ?Lv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
It sounds like your pup either has a torn CCL OR, more likely a luxating patella, which means that his knee cap slides out of joint and moves in a way that it shouldn't. Your vet is correct, in that the only cure for this tye of medical problem is surgical repair and it can be quite costly. I am thinking that during your dog's physical exam portion of the visit, your vet probably extends and manipulates all his joints to detect any other issues and boney changes in the joints and leg bones. This manipulation may cause some discomfort and possibly pain in your dog's already "slippery" knee cap. If you are concerned about it and your vet is not recognizing this concern, than it might just be time to look for a new vet. OR, you can be firm and request that he not manipulate that part of your dogs leg so thoroughly next time since you already know that he has this condition and that he becomes lame on this leg every time he does this.
Side note: I would rec putting your pet on a joint health supplement like glucosamine and/or a product called Sasha's Blend and/or a mobility diet like Medi-Cal Mobility. Your pet is a senior now and would likely benefit from this kind of supplementation. It helps slow down joint deterioration and often keeps your dog more mobile and less stiff/sore.
Source(s): I am a VOA - 1 decade ago
I would say if your vet says he needs surgery without further investigation into the matter such as x-rays, ultrasound, etc, then your vet is a quack!!! Get a new one ASAP. Are the shots being administered into his leg? That could be bothering him. If it only happens after he sees the vet, then I wouldn't be too concerned about it.
- AduialLv 71 decade ago
If you don't like what your vet told you, then get a second opinion from a different vet. That's going to be more helpful than asking people what they think on here.
- 1 decade ago
Hm.... Interesting..... I think you should change vets and see what happens. Get a copy of his records and everything and bring him to a vet nearby and when he comes home see what happens. If he still does it consider still keeping your vet if he doesn't tell that to your vet and switch vets. GOOD LUCK!
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Go see a canine orthopedic vet. This is not the place to come regarding your dog's health. People, here, are not vets, and are NOT qualified to give out such info.
