The family dog is an 11-year-old toy poodle - she's been the perfect dog for our family as she thinks she's a cross between an old huntin' dog and a Doberman poodle. Soon as we get her home from getting trimmed and all prettied up, she runs outside and finds something dead to roll in.
About 5 days ago we let her out to chase after squirrels she's seen through the window. When we let her back in, she was limping. Not putting any weight on her right back leg. When we felt around and moved her leg around, it seemed okay. She didn't yelp or act like she was in pain. Just wouldn't put any weight on it. So we figured she might have slipped coming up the deck stairs and bruised her thigh or something.
That was Sunday - it's now Thursday and she's still not putting weight on it. She's still not able to jump up on the bed or couch. Still doesn't exhibit any pain - doesn't act like it hurts when we gently feel along the bones and move the leg all around. I'm concerned she's not getting better. We called a couple of vets - we're in a suburban area - and they're talking in terms of thousands of dollars to look at her and figure out what's wrong.
Anybody out there have any thoughts? We can't afford to spend that much money. Since she doesn't seem to be in pain, I figure we just wait and see. I guess I'm looking for reassurance. I don't know. Please share your wisdom, Rabbit Talkers!! My thanks in advance.
About 5 days ago we let her out to chase after squirrels she's seen through the window. When we let her back in, she was limping. Not putting any weight on her right back leg. When we felt around and moved her leg around, it seemed okay. She didn't yelp or act like she was in pain. Just wouldn't put any weight on it. So we figured she might have slipped coming up the deck stairs and bruised her thigh or something.
That was Sunday - it's now Thursday and she's still not putting weight on it. She's still not able to jump up on the bed or couch. Still doesn't exhibit any pain - doesn't act like it hurts when we gently feel along the bones and move the leg all around. I'm concerned she's not getting better. We called a couple of vets - we're in a suburban area - and they're talking in terms of thousands of dollars to look at her and figure out what's wrong.
Anybody out there have any thoughts? We can't afford to spend that much money. Since she doesn't seem to be in pain, I figure we just wait and see. I guess I'm looking for reassurance. I don't know. Please share your wisdom, Rabbit Talkers!! My thanks in advance.