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I have a yorkie thats about 7 years old, about a month ago ...

Sent to Pet Experts June 5 2006 at 6:07 PM
   

I have a yorkie thats about 7 years old, about a month ago she woke up screaming, We couldn't touch her and later on during that day she started feeling better.Today someone knocked on the door and as always she runs towards the door and barks. But today she started barking and then out of nowhere she started screaming really loud. I picked her up, checked her paws and body but nothing, checked the floor, but the floor was clean. she's limping. she's not running or walking, she gets up but lays down again. At times she stills whimper. I picked her up her and she started screaming again. Whats wrong?

 

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Age: 7; Female; Breed: YORKIE TOY DOG

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MASSAGING SITE, TRYING TO KEEP HER STILL AND IN BED, AND WARM/p>

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June 5 2006 at 6:20 PM (12 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
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She may have dislocated or twisted something. Yorkies get dislocation of their patellas quite commonly and when the kneecap shifts out of its normal position it hurts and the dog won't use the leg.

I would recommend that you have the dog evaluated by your vet for any type of orthopedic problem. Some of these dogs can get by with pain relievers, but some other dogs require surgery, so it is important to know what is wrong.

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June 5 2006 at 6:28 PM (7 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
Reply to dr4pets's Post: WHAT CAN I USE AS A PAIN RELIEVER UNTIL I CAN GET HER TO THE VET? I'M A WHEELCHAIR PERSON AND AM TRYING TO GET SOMEONE TO HELP ME WITH HER TO THE VET MOST PROBABLY TOMORROW BUT MEANWHILE, I CAN'T STAND TO HEAR HER CRY FROM PAIN, SO PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE...
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June 5 2006 at 6:42 PM (14 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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You can use 1/4 of a baby aspirin twice a day with food to help relieve her pain. Also put her on something soft to lie on. If you have a doggie carrier, that may be a good place to keep her so she is not moving around alot.

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Dr. Louis Gotthelf
Animal Hospital of Montgomery
Pet Skin and Ear Clinic
dr4pets -- Veterinarian -- 100% Positive Feedback on 117 Pet Accepts
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Owns Animal Hospital of Montgomery in Alabama for 30 years
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