Shakey Leg

Ever since we got Tyson we noticed that sometimes when he is sitting up on his front legs they shake. When I say shake I mean like when we have a weak muscle and use it and it sort of shakes....this make sense?

Anyway, has anyone read or does anyone know what I'm talking about and what it could be?

He's getting xrays on the 21st, same day he gets fixed, b/c he'll be sedated. I hope its nothing serious, but its gotten worse especially in one leg and sometimes he'll stand with his paw in the air or tucked under when he lays down..

Edited to say when he takes walks and plays it doesn't shake and he doesn't seem in pain, just when he's standing still.....

Message edited 4/10/2006 7:31:10 PM.

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I know what you are talking about.. sometimes my little ones get this too, I think join weakness is common in small breeds. They don't do it often though, so I didn't think there is a problem, but if you notice Tyson does this a lot and hold his paw in mid air, I agree a xray is a good idea.

Keep us posted for you and Tyson!

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Occasionally Norton has this too, and he's a lab! It's very rare that it happens though.....

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Awww poor Tyson. I hope everything is ok!!!!

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So we got x-rays and its no good...

turns out he'll most likely need surgery just a matter of when...

His growth plates in his elbows have closed pre-maturely, however the other bone in his arm continues to grow, which in turn is dislocating his elbows. We're getting a second opinion from a specialist however I don't think they'll be too much a difference in opinions from the doctor.

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I'm so sad for poor little Tyson.

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So I'm waiting to hear back from the specialist but my normal vet said he spoke to him and he recommends surgery asap b/c his elbow is dislocating and arthritis is starting....

I can tell his front legs are shakier than normal lately...I hope he's not in pain.

I wonder what the specialist will say

and does anyone know of any veterinary specialists around Oceanside, I want to get a second opinion.

Thanks.

Message edited 5/3/2006 2:07:48 PM.

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I don't know of any but here's some hugs:

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Posted by dita

I don't know of any but here's some hugs:

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Posted by krwm

So I'm waiting to hear back from the specialist but my normal vet said he spoke to him and he recommends surgery asap b/c his elbow is dislocating and arthritis is starting....

I can tell his front legs are shakier than normal lately...I hope he's not in pain.

I wonder what the specialist will say

and does anyone know of any veterinary specialists around Oceanside, I want to get a second opinion.

Thanks.

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Poor little Tyson I feel so bad. Which specialist are you going to?

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His name is Dr. Dominic Marino and he's at LI Veterinary Specialists, he was referred by my vet.....

LI VET SPECIALISTS

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same thing happend to our boston terrier Deniro and he is fine now. After surgery he had a soft cast on and by the 2nd day he was running with it. We fealt so bad for him but if itmakes you feel any better, the specialist said our dog wasnt in any pain.....I hope Tyson is better soon and here is a for ya!!

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Posted by Bella11

same thing happend to our boston terrier Deniro and he is fine now. After surgery he had a soft cast on and by the 2nd day he was running with it. We fealt so bad for him but if itmakes you feel any better, the specialist said our dog wasnt in any pain.....I hope Tyson is better soon and here is a for ya!!

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Posted by krwm

Posted by Bella11

same thing happend to our boston terrier Deniro and he is fine now. After surgery he had a soft cast on and by the 2nd day he was running with it. We fealt so bad for him but if itmakes you feel any better, the specialist said our dog wasnt in any pain.....I hope Tyson is better soon and here is a for ya!!

I'm actually happy to hear someone else that has gone through this with their pup, not that you went through it but that its not super uncommon. I hope his recovery is as quick as Deniro's. I really hope he's not in pain, but the other day when I was taking him for a walk he kept stopping to sit down, he NEVER does that.....

If you don't mind could you fm me the cost of the surgery?

TIA

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