Lame Dog? How To Do A Lameness Exam

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2015
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    In this video Dr Jones shows you how to do a proper lameness exam. He examines his own lame dog Lewis, then shows you how to determine which leg and which joint is affected.
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  • @Stealthy_Phenotype
    @Stealthy_Phenotype 5 років тому +4

    exactly what i needed. Correct leg and everything. Thanks

  • @0003Zeb
    @0003Zeb 8 років тому +8

    It's great to have this video to use as a reference: thanks for posting!

  • @Loucfr
    @Loucfr 2 роки тому +9

    What a good boy! Such a great patient! ❤️

  • @gorsneg
    @gorsneg Рік тому +4

    thank you very-very much for your kindness towards people and animals! your videos are super-informative. Now I am at least not in a dark and know what questions to ask. Most of vets are no even quarter as good as you are! appreciate your videos!

  • @benedicamusdomino8546
    @benedicamusdomino8546 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

  • @FknNefFy
    @FknNefFy Рік тому

    I’m so thankful for your channel.❤

  • @marilynhourican7499
    @marilynhourican7499 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video. It is the most useful thing I’ve seen on the Internet in a long time. I have a rescue foster dog, a GSD mix, from Puerto Rico, that has been through 2 courses of antibiotics for ehrlichia. She is also lame in her right rear leg. How does ehrlichiosis cause lameness? Is the lameness curable? What are some treatments?

  • @rnsanders7834
    @rnsanders7834 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful! Thank you so much!!

  • @lids65
    @lids65 Рік тому +1

    Aw Luis!!! Luis is a Best Boy! He’s so used to being experimented on he’s just kind of given up 😂😂😂💜

  • @johannahedstrom3401
    @johannahedstrom3401 2 роки тому +1

    I took my throwback 18 pound, 11 year old Pomeranian to his usual vet because he was limping, he also had a 5 grade heart murmur which the vet knew about because it was his usual vet. It was over 2 years ago and they prescribed Meloxidyl, I had trusted their expertise and 2 weeks later his kidneys failed and his liver enlarged and after a liver aspiration by a different vet in the clinic, which I feel never should have been done, after I brought him home he died that evening by my side. My grief was so deep and I had such a hard time recovering from his loss and I felt such guilt taking him to a vet I had trusted. No more vets for my pets, I trust no one. I will trust only holistic vets and medicine from now on. This is why I really love Dr. Jones for his awesome information and natural remedies and his wonderdul videos. ❤

    • @adelejones5059
      @adelejones5059 2 роки тому

      So sorry for your loss 💔, are furry friends are family, sending you a hug 💐 😢

  • @jameshanson4554
    @jameshanson4554 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. Great info!

  • @jennifercgraf5304
    @jennifercgraf5304 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video. So much great information!! I'll be sharing with friends :-)

  • @janewargo3533
    @janewargo3533 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @omarsoloriodeleon6333
    @omarsoloriodeleon6333 Рік тому

    thank you so much!

  • @flo-rite3329
    @flo-rite3329 4 роки тому +1

    hi sir
    Thank you for your video
    I have a question I hope you will help
    my Labrador is 12 yrs old
    she recently started limping and I figured out that her front left toe finger has some cracking sound while bending.
    what can I do to ease her ?
    Please help sir
    thanking you in advance

  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable 7 років тому +8

    Ah! The wormhole of UA-cam. I've ended up in that parallel universe myself.

  • @nightmareinaction629
    @nightmareinaction629 7 років тому +1

    ok I know this was almost 2 years ago but I have a female german shepherd 7 month old and for the past 2 days they is not putting pressure on the leg I did the same thing you did in the front leg its the front left leg she sometimes would try to bite me gently to get me to stop I was not able to stretch the leg all the way because she started wining and crying a lot so I stoped what do you think it could be the leg fells really stiffen but the other one is not and I see her ligament stretch and pop out a lot what can I do to help her she won't put weight on that leg but sometimes she jumps a lot she is an active puppy and lands really hard on that leg

  • @nicolaskrinis7614
    @nicolaskrinis7614 4 роки тому

    What about lateral stability? Antero-posterior stability for ACL/PCL?

  • @josephinekumar9335
    @josephinekumar9335 2 роки тому +2

    Such a good dog

  • @my2cworth4U
    @my2cworth4U 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this demonstration. When massaging my dog's back leg (8kg 5yrs) there is a popping sound and movement of the tendon and then she gets some relief, but it doesn't last. What could this movement of the tendon be?

  • @valeriemcbride5659
    @valeriemcbride5659 5 років тому +1

    Please help with front leg tendon above foot. My whippet is in pain

  • @AziVlogUS
    @AziVlogUS 4 роки тому +1

    hey Dr Jones I have German Shepherd almost 2 years old he is backyard dog today morning he is limping in he front right leg please let me know what i am gona do because my veterinary doctor give me tuesday appointment i cant see my dog walking like that its hurt me i did warm water massage on his leg aswell..

  • @nelukaleanage3064
    @nelukaleanage3064 7 років тому +4

    Again, thank you so much for walking us through examination. Pretty disappointed my vet did none of this. My question is that my dog seems sensitive around her hind knee joint so how strong should I be when trying to extend her leg?

    • @VeterinarySecrets
      @VeterinarySecrets  7 років тому +2

      Hi Neluka,
      Thank You. If trying to extend the knee, have one hand on the paw, the other on the top of the knee, and fully extend the joint- but go slow assessing your dog's pain.

    • @nelukaleanage3064
      @nelukaleanage3064 7 років тому

      Veterinary Secrets Thanks Dr. Jones. I have booked a vet follow-up visit for Maddie's left hind knee. Vet has suggested performing a "door" test? (or was it drawer or duer or ?) Also said she'd need to be gently sedated with xlazine/rompum or dextimter (sp?) so she'll be relaxed and in less pain during test. Means I have to drop her off and as a humane society rescue she's extremely nervous going to any clinical place and being left. What, if any are alternatives to this process, sedation and would you recommend other process and tests?

  • @alexamg6675
    @alexamg6675 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome my black lab randomly started limping and this exam helped it was his Achilles also he’s a good boy (: good test subject

    • @AudaciousLex
      @AudaciousLex 2 роки тому

      Hi. My lab also just randomly started limping. Did you take yours to the vet to get exaimed? My vet is charging $500+ for xrays 🤨

  • @bobs.stevenson9704
    @bobs.stevenson9704 5 років тому +1

    wow what a good boy

  • @Bad888Max
    @Bad888Max 2 роки тому

    Second day of pulled up leg limping right back leg. But cannot palpate painful area. Is it possible to have injury without pain.strain?

  • @carla7908
    @carla7908 3 роки тому +3

    Super informative thanks! I do fear my dog wont be as cooperative as yours though.

    • @VeterinarySecrets
      @VeterinarySecrets  3 роки тому

      You’re welcome! Glad this was helpful.
      - Dr. Andrew Jones
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  • @jeffreynunez175
    @jeffreynunez175 2 роки тому

    Is there any vitamins that can ease the pain for them or at least help ?

  • @futbol1972
    @futbol1972 2 роки тому

    My standard goldendoodle started limping from front leg all of a sudden while on a walk and now he is barely putting weigjt in the front leg:( I been gently moving his leg in all directions and bending joints ans no pain at all but barely can put weigjt on it

  • @julianndavis9415
    @julianndavis9415 3 роки тому +2

    The Most Chill Dog Award goes to.......... LEWIS!

  • @HRTsAFyre
    @HRTsAFyre 5 років тому +2

    Dr. Jones is the type of vet I enjoyed working worth in my career. Its hard to find a thorough vet these days. I tend to be critical when they do less than I would to examine an animal. Misdiagnosis is common for vets due to sloppy or lazy work. Thank you Dr Jones and Lewis. RIP.
    I just lost my best bird due to a bad vet who misdiagnosed. He got thr runs that morning so I called to get him in roght away. My vet was off. I was given several phone number referrals. I was lied to when I asked, "is this an avian vet? My bird vet is unavailable today. Yes bring him in." I was concerned the runs came on hard and fast and he was ready looking thin. She took him to the back, so I don't even know what she was doing. She took an exray and never even weighed him. Omg I asked for antibiotics and was sent home with a calcium chelator. She said he has metal poisoning. I got him to our vet the next day and he said she should have sent him home with Baytril those aren't even metal flakes in his system it was his cuttle bone. I knew when I left that this was all wrong. It was. Maybe if his stool stopped overnight he would not have gotten so emaciated. He was 22 grams the next day and his keel bone was prominate. Time is of the essence with bird as they drop weight fast. I got the runs to stop right Away with thr Baytril but even hand feeding him couldnt save him. He died a week later and still weighed 22 grams. He could have made it had he not lost anymore weight. He was still eating on his own at tgat pount

  • @roserabs2878
    @roserabs2878 4 роки тому

    I'm a dog lover and I'm taking care of 2 Shiba inu.. Our problem now our one Lil girl 1 year old has a problem in her right behind leg and today she had x ray.. I guess there is something wrong in her scapula.. Vet advice to have surgery which I got really so sad..
    Any advice to prevent inflammation.. 😔 and avoid surgery... Pls help 😔

  • @clarekelsey2774
    @clarekelsey2774 Рік тому

    I love ur vids but one thing here, Doc...wouldn't reducing ur boy's weight a bit and possibly making sure his nails are kept short (so his pads are in good contact with wood floor for traction- or even cover wood floor with rug so not slipping as he's getting up) be good idea?

  • @cha_23
    @cha_23 2 роки тому

    Hello doc i have a problem with my golden ret he cannot walk properly his legs hurt when lying in bed i cannot lift his legs

  • @fancythebold
    @fancythebold Рік тому

    my dog can barely stand , it's difficult for her to even attempt it...some days she can kinda hobble to go to the bathroom but that's the majority of her movement for the day. I have been giving her cbd and various hip joint supplements and on very bad days I give her a painkiller I got from the vet...She is losing muscle mass in her legs how do I get her to gain muscle again? The vet said she has bone spurs.

  • @andyhooligan8623
    @andyhooligan8623 5 років тому +1

    So he said that it’s early for that dog age at 12? My dog has been suffering from this type since 2 years old and 4 now

  • @derecksawyer2733
    @derecksawyer2733 Місяць тому

    What can u give a dog to help it deal with these issues if your waiting for your veterinarian appointment

  • @zacharyrochon1969
    @zacharyrochon1969 5 років тому +1

    Ty

  • @paulraski247
    @paulraski247 5 років тому +1

    Hi. Our 20 month Border Collie was very active today, but a few hours ago jumped off of our couch. I did the layman's exam; Lasea is not putting any weight on her left front leg. I'm considering taking her to our chiropractor who sees both humans and dogs. My husband also bought some Sore No-More liniment. What is your input?

    • @VeterinarySecrets
      @VeterinarySecrets  5 років тому +1

      Hi, A front leg injury is typically soft tissue, but this should resolve overnight. If not weight bearing in 12 hours then please see your vet

  • @jaymartin6695
    @jaymartin6695 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video. How I know how to check my dog...he is limping. You have an awesome dog. Very cooperative!

  • @noellewithane6111
    @noellewithane6111 5 років тому +6

    How did you treat Louis’s back leg? Please!

  • @Marylandterpenes831
    @Marylandterpenes831 6 років тому

    Hey doc good stuff very informative... My dog is a 2 yr old German Shepherd mix n I got up this morning n she's limping I checked to c but there wasn't anything .. I had to take her cause he couldn't handle her ..when she got here she couldn't even walk up or down steps I've been walking her everyday sometimes twice I was thinking maybe a pulled muscle I really hope it not serious .... Tbanks

    • @VeterinarySecrets
      @VeterinarySecrets  6 років тому

      Welcome

    • @saratytor
      @saratytor 5 років тому

      Fibrotic myopathy is common with German Shepherds, and hind leg lameness is one of the first signs when nothing else seems "wrong" (CCL is a common misdiagnosis).
      My Border Collie mix was diagnosed with a mild case after taking him to Tufts for a surgical consult-it's not common and frequently missed or overlooked.
      I hope your pup is doing ok!

  • @camillakruitbosch4016
    @camillakruitbosch4016 Рік тому

    hyperextension ankle of dog exam please

  • @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786
    @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786 5 місяців тому

    Sorry so again, what leg moves faster?? The lame leg or the non effected leg?

  • @lilymunoz2913
    @lilymunoz2913 3 роки тому

    What if when I’m checking my dog he’s biting me when I try to touch his paw

  • @harish1512
    @harish1512 Рік тому

    Sir is this same for cats??? My cat is doing that same for the past 4 days, it rarely keeps his paw down. I think he had a trauma on his right forelimb. And now there is a slight inflammation on his paw. Will the damaged joint or muscle heals by its own? Then how many days will take🥺 He is 4.5 years old male Indian cat... Please help me sir!

  • @dawggonecrazee
    @dawggonecrazee 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, am going to examine my dog.He isn't walking on the affected leg at all,holding it well off the ground.Which part should I examine the most closely?

    • @Bad888Max
      @Bad888Max 2 роки тому

      Did you solve it . How is the dog

    • @dawggonecrazee
      @dawggonecrazee 2 роки тому +1

      @@Bad888Max he's fine,it was a pulled muscle

    • @Bad888Max
      @Bad888Max 2 роки тому

      @@dawggonecrazee good boi

    • @spiderjames
      @spiderjames 2 роки тому

      @@dawggonecrazee how long before it was healed completely?

    • @dawggonecrazee
      @dawggonecrazee 2 роки тому

      ​@@spiderjames about 5 days........he's months on down the line now and no problems.We were lucky I guess.

  • @lilymunoz2913
    @lilymunoz2913 3 роки тому +1

    My dog has been limping for a day now but he’s been acting super depressed always laying down and doesn’t wanna eat I see his paw and it doesn’t have blood or anything but he’s not crying or anything just super sad he doesn’t wanna move what should I do

  • @nems_girl3777
    @nems_girl3777 8 місяців тому

    My dog has cancer in his hind knee/leg 😢 ... getting worse ... I think the time is near to put him down. 😭💔💔

  • @hemashukla9004
    @hemashukla9004 3 роки тому +3

    But my rottweiler show's agrresion when I touch his hind leg some times how to examine his leg in his pain ..and sometimes he shows agression towards all the family member but he is so affectionate ...aggression is not in his behaviour..I think he shows aggression bcz he is in pain

  • @smurfmama2020
    @smurfmama2020 3 роки тому

    How would a dogs’ leg feel with degenerative myelopathy?

  • @Kel642
    @Kel642 8 років тому +12

    Thank you Dr! I have had great success using Young Living Essential Oil knee recipe: lemongrass, Ginger, Marjoram for 16 years now. Take 1 drop of each and rub all over the knee, front and back, inside and out. This recipe is in the Essential Oil Desk Reference. I having been using this on both my dogs, myself, veterinary patients, canine agility athletes and their owners. It repairs ligaments and tendons, reduces swelling, and is helpful in controlling pain. Must be Young Living therapeutic organic grade oils. I thought I would share as you so kindly do. Many blessings.

  • @lisabanerjee7942
    @lisabanerjee7942 2 роки тому

    💙

  • @jaydel3
    @jaydel3 4 роки тому +2

    dogs in pain won't just lay still though. They'll yelp and run away.

    • @Chris24_
      @Chris24_ 3 роки тому

      To some extent, with Arthritis it can tricky to locate the point of discomfort.

  • @joleneweaver7578
    @joleneweaver7578 2 роки тому

    Believe it a torn acl

  • @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786
    @momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786 5 місяців тому

    Down on the sound! That’s an excuse diagostic tool!

  • @blokprintzprintwithpaint972
    @blokprintzprintwithpaint972 4 роки тому

    Look at Lewis. Just about bearing it...

  • @tdrizzle4
    @tdrizzle4 5 років тому +1

    What is lame never explains

  • @LameDog
    @LameDog Рік тому

    I'm the real Lame Dog 🐕🐕🐕