Hopping on back leg

    • Silver

    Hopping on back leg

    I have a Jack Russell/Shih Tzu mix that will occasionally hop on one of her back legs while running in the back yard. Anyone know why she would to this?

    • Gold Top Dog

    She could have a luxating patella (kneecap) or it could be some other problem.  You should have her checked by your vet. It's not possible for anyone on the internet to diagnose the problem.  Good luck.    

    • Silver

    Thanks for the input. She does this once in a great while so I am not too concerned at this point. If she starts to do it with more frequency I will take her to the vet.

    • Puppy

    @lydiak52

    Thanks for the input. She does this once in a great while so I am not too concerned at this point. If she starts to do it with more frequency I will take her to the vet.

    • Puppy

    @Dr. John

    @lydiak52

    Thanks for the input. She does this once in a great while so I am not too concerned at this point. If she starts to do it with more frequency I will take her to the vet.

    Deciding on the best option for managing luxating patellas can be a challenge.  Surgery may or may not be the best option depending on grade.  For a general discussion on this condition, please review my video.  Hope this helps.

    www.youtube.com/watch