Zicheri
Well-Known Member
A week or two ago I thought Winston was hopping funny. I brought him out to the back yard so I could watch him hop over a longer distance, and he seemed fine.
Lately he hasn't been moving around much, though. And tonight when I got home he starting spinning in circles as he tried to get up. He was only pushing off with his back right leg - the back left didn't seem to be doing much at all. He eventually hopped a little, but is clearly hurt. I touched it and he didn't pull it away, and he HATES it when I touch his feet. I worried he can't feel it...
I have a vet appointment on Tuesday to check his teeth (another issue that we're just checking in on) but I'm wondering if I need to get him in ASAP. He's still eating and drinking, pooping and peeing.
He's a 6 year old flemish giant and he's currently molting. He has access to a futon that he hope up on. It's possible that he could have hurt himself jumping down from it, but it's not very high. He's a big boy, though (about 16 pounds).
Should I keep him locked in his crate until I can see the vet to limit his hopping?
I'd appreciate any and all advice!
Lately he hasn't been moving around much, though. And tonight when I got home he starting spinning in circles as he tried to get up. He was only pushing off with his back right leg - the back left didn't seem to be doing much at all. He eventually hopped a little, but is clearly hurt. I touched it and he didn't pull it away, and he HATES it when I touch his feet. I worried he can't feel it...
I have a vet appointment on Tuesday to check his teeth (another issue that we're just checking in on) but I'm wondering if I need to get him in ASAP. He's still eating and drinking, pooping and peeing.
He's a 6 year old flemish giant and he's currently molting. He has access to a futon that he hope up on. It's possible that he could have hurt himself jumping down from it, but it's not very high. He's a big boy, though (about 16 pounds).
Should I keep him locked in his crate until I can see the vet to limit his hopping?
I'd appreciate any and all advice!