NYDDB
Well-Known Member
I really am trying to wrap my head around this. And I feel sunk.
Mateo had been kind of "gimpy" for the past few weeks- no real limp, but wanting to walk slower on our walks. The weather was still fairly warm, so I thought he was simply reacting to the higher temps. But, even as the weather became cooler, he still was a slow poke.
Then I noticed when standing he would put most of his weight on his rear left leg...and also when getting up from sleeping he would limp for a bit.
But while walking, he seemed normal; you wouldn't think anything was wrong. But his gait was off if he went a little faster.
So, I finally took him to the vet today, and after some pretty strong manipulations on both legs, he is fairly certain it's his knee- and most likely a tear (right rear leg.)
He is pushing surgery, but I don't want to go that route unless absolutely necessary.
So, as I plow into research and google, and wait for a call-back from another second opinion...any other experiences and/or advice would be welcome.
ETA: I know this topic has been covered before, and will also do a search on this forum for info.
Mateo had been kind of "gimpy" for the past few weeks- no real limp, but wanting to walk slower on our walks. The weather was still fairly warm, so I thought he was simply reacting to the higher temps. But, even as the weather became cooler, he still was a slow poke.
Then I noticed when standing he would put most of his weight on his rear left leg...and also when getting up from sleeping he would limp for a bit.
But while walking, he seemed normal; you wouldn't think anything was wrong. But his gait was off if he went a little faster.
So, I finally took him to the vet today, and after some pretty strong manipulations on both legs, he is fairly certain it's his knee- and most likely a tear (right rear leg.)
He is pushing surgery, but I don't want to go that route unless absolutely necessary.
So, as I plow into research and google, and wait for a call-back from another second opinion...any other experiences and/or advice would be welcome.
ETA: I know this topic has been covered before, and will also do a search on this forum for info.