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Last summer, my 10 lb. pomeranian (Ernie) was attacked by a racoon who bit his back leg, resulting in a very bad break. We had to amputate the leg and Ernie has done very well until just recently. We go for 2-3 mile walks almost every day and Ernie still loves to play and chase after toys.
About a week ago, he chased a squirrel and something happened to his remaining back leg. In describing it to my vet, she said it sounded like his knee had gone out - something called "luxating patella." He is nine years old and has never had any problems with his knees (patella) before.
Following the first episode, he seemed to recover within just a few minutes and was again walking very normally. Over the course of the last week, it has happened 3-4 more times, most recently this evening.
Since he only has one back leg, I know it has to take much more strain. Has anyone else had this problem with their tripawd?
Thanks!
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25 September 2009
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Sorry we missed you in the chat.Here's a post about Max, who needed multiple surgeries after becoming a tripawd:
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Sounds like a trick knee. My dog's a rear amp but he hasn't had any problems (yet) with his back leg. Is Ernie in a lot of pain when it happens?
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No he doesn't seem to have pain for the most part.
Two or three times he has "yipped" and sat down. The other times he just sat down without a yip. Within 30 seconds, each time, he's back up, walking well and seemingly unconcerned.
I do not think it's serious unless it becomes frequent. Since it's never happened before and has now happened probably six times in the last 10 days, it's somewhat concerning. Somehow, I think he injured or pulled something when he chased that squirrel. Hopefully, it will get better with time, instead of worse.
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25 September 2009
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We hope it gets better too! Hopefully confinement and rest will do the trick. Please keep us posted.
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Thankfully, Ernie seems to be getting better. His knee hasn't slipped out of joint for about 10 days now! No more squirrel chasing for Ernie, though!
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