Limping terrier

My first thought was his leg went to sleep.  Lyme comes from ticks, not fleas.  Should be able to rule that out unless you have seen ticks on him.  I am somewhat of a worrier too so I can relate.  I have a nine year old JRT and I know how totally they can steal your heart!  Vet visit if he continues to limp for more than two or three days. He could have a soft tissue injury that will resolve itself, just like when we overwork a muscle or get a bad bruise.  I'm hoping he will be just fine!

She could have strained  or sprined her ankle jumping off the chair. In situations like this - I give it 24 hours. If the limping persists, VET. They will usually perscribe some things, and take an xray to make sure nothing was broken.

Smaller dogs can be hurt so easily jumping off beds, chairs, etc. I've taught my dog to jump up and down, but landing and taking off from his dog bed. That way he has a cushion landing, lowering the chances of him being hurt. You can also invest in some doggy stairs - my room is too small for that, but it's something I will look into as he ages.

Ok, I was replying while you were updating!  I know exactly the little double step you are talking about.  I know what it is in my dog but not in yours.  It could be a luxating patella.  This is somewhat common in this breed.  Your Vet can easily manipulate the knee joint and tell how loose it is.  My dog will double hop a little and it is usually after he has been jumping, but he doesn't do it all the time only now and then.  This is not to say that this is what is going on with your dog, just to tell you in case you didn't know about this condition.  If your dog had really severe case I'm pretty sure it would have shown up before now.  My motto is, if you are worried then take him in and then you don't have to keep worrying. :)

JackieG

.  My dog will double hop a little and it is usually after he has been jumping,

If your dog has a luxating platella, he should not be jumping. It causes more damage and pain long term.

Thanks for your advice.  My dog's one leg is very slightly loose and he skips only now and then.  As far as not letting him jump, well that is pretty impossible.  He is a JRT remember! :)  I do appreciate your concern and I do try and control his jumping to prevent injury/joint damage. 

Yea that was my first thought but it is still there. Not to bad of a limp, she is putting weigh on it just not all of it when walking. But yea I cant help but to freak out over it. She has never had a tick on her in her entire life and the fleas were just because my brother brought his untreated dog here and they took over. Needless to say they have all been treated for fleas including my brothers dog. I assumed fleas speard it also.   She is a bit spoiled and acts like a princess and yes I will always have a weakness for JRTs now. Hopefully it is just a sore muscle or something. She is acting fine. Woke up went to the potty and come in to her normal after nap meal ate and was ready to play so we play a lite weight game of tug of war. I am going to limited the play and excersie and if it isnt better by tomorrow we will go to the vet. I still dont know how or why since it was all so sudden and she was litteraly fine 2 hours previous.

hahaha.... true. =]

Lol yea stoping her from jumping is near impossible and she sleeps in the bed. I never thought of the doggy stairs for in the house but it is a great idea. I am going to invest in a good set this friday. My assumpation right now is that she landed wrong when she jumped off the chair as it is a spinning chair and I could see it happening very easily. I am going to do some research on the problem you mentioned. I know JRTs are prone to hip and joint problems has they are very springy.

more than likely that is your issue, but only a vet check can tell for sure.

Casey will try to not jump off the bed if his dog bed is not near by where he can land there - sometimes the cats (or other dogs) move it. I also get nervous with his back - he's a bit longer (assuming from the corgi in him).

your vet will probably give you some anti-inflamtories and pain meds for a few days if it comes to that.

Well I seen her limp a few times these morning when she woke up but now it seems to have pretty much disappeared. I am still limiting jumping and running though she has managed to sneak in a few jumps here and there. I am just going to continue the rest for the day and see how it goes. It is dramaticall better from yesterday so we will see how the day goes and as long as I dont see a return we are going to wait on the vet visit. I swear I might as well move in there Thanks for all the advice and support