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limping shetland sheepdog
my sheltie Daisy runs alot in our front yard.. afterwords she limps around for a while but then goes back to normal than runs again and limps this just doesnt seem right to me
(Most dogs don't like their legs touched, anyway) It can be nothing serious, but it's common to find pain - more than often in elbow luxation, however. Elbow luxation: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/elbow-luxation-in-dogs/page1.aspx
thanks :) daisy probably has it in her front left leg.... ok thank you so much :D
It can come from both the back or front legs. As long as there is a joint, you're probably going to find MPL. ^_^
Thanks for helping im going to keep a look out before consulting me vet.. Thanks now that i know what it is im not as worried thanks so much!
Medial patellar luxation.
In which the kneecap, or patella, dislocates outside of its normal trochlear groove. Puppies to young adult dogs to older seniors with MPL are seen with an intermittent "skipping" or "limping" gait. The owners describe the dog as pulling up the leg for several steps before returning it to the ground and then resuming normal ambulation with no sign of lameness.
Especially common in many toy breeds, but an increasing number of larger dogs are becoming affected.
Dislocation, clinically referred to as luxation, can occur on either the medial, or inside surface, or the lateral, or outside surface, of the knee. This abnormal displacement of the kneecap results in pain, cartilage damage, and arthritis. There are varying degrees of severity of this disease.
Surgery may be needed, but not necessary. To learn more: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2448
In which the kneecap, or patella, dislocates outside of its normal trochlear groove. Puppies to young adult dogs to older seniors with MPL are seen with an intermittent "skipping" or "limping" gait. The owners describe the dog as pulling up the leg for several steps before returning it to the ground and then resuming normal ambulation with no sign of lameness.
Especially common in many toy breeds, but an increasing number of larger dogs are becoming affected.
Dislocation, clinically referred to as luxation, can occur on either the medial, or inside surface, or the lateral, or outside surface, of the knee. This abnormal displacement of the kneecap results in pain, cartilage damage, and arthritis. There are varying degrees of severity of this disease.
Surgery may be needed, but not necessary. To learn more: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2448
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