| Back legs?
I'm concerned about Oskar's back legs and was wondering what you all think. He is 17 months, 27 inches tall and weighs about 95 pounds. He has never been a very good jumper and has a hard time lifting his rear end off the ground. If he has momentem he can jump up into the truck but if he is just standing still he can only lift his front legs and wants me to lift his rear end up. If I pull him back and give him a little push (so he has a run up) he can jump up by himself.
After he has been lying down and tries to get up he looks like an old man. He only pushes himself up with his front legs and it almost looks like his back legs are asleep until they touch the ground. When he has all 4 legs on the ground his back is arched like a cat and it takes him a few awkward steps to 'walk it off' and he is fine. It looks like he should have a good stretch before he tries to walk.
He is quite active and doesn't have any problems when he is walking or playing with his brothers. He doesn't have any problems jumping when he is playing and running, just can't jump when standing still. When he walks his rear end sways alot (like a supermodel!) but from what I have read on this site that is normal for rotties. I did talk to my vet (not our regular vet, a new girl he has working for him) and she suggested x rays which I am going to get when I am in town next (we live 3.5 hrs away). She did notice that his back legs are very straight and said they should have more of a curve and this could be the reason. I have started him on Nupro Joint Support, has anyone tried this powder or heard anything about it?  |