Jakes back seems to be twitching when we walks, looks like he’s doing a doggy twerk

Thank you for your question. . Jake may have a back or neck sprain or strain, and if he is still having problems, It would be best to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get treatment for them.

my dachshund exhibited a muscle spasm in her left rear leg yesterday. It first happened out in the grass so I thought she stepped on something. She was holding her rear leg up and I could see her left hind muscles spasming. I carried her inside after she did her business and as she was eating the left rear leg spasmed again this time for approx a minute. She didn't eat fast like she normally does so I'm assuming it bothered her. Later she ran towards the front door and then held up her right front paw as if she hurt it. No spasms noted. Then she was fine the rest of the night. I know about ivdd

Thank you for your question. You are right, dachshunds are prone to back problems, but they are also prone to problems with the knee joints or hips or elbows. If this is something that continues, it would probably be best to have her seen by your veterinarian, as they can assess her confirmation and see if there are things that are bothering her. If it was a short-term problem and she had a muscle twinge or something, then it may not be something that you need to worry about. I hope that all goes well for her.

My puppy has always had trouble lifting his back left leg to scratch himself, now I’m noticing a twitch in his back/spine. His leg has went weak a few times also. Is he still growing or should I be concerned? Thank you

Thank you for your question. These are not normal signs in a normal healthy puppy, and it may be best to have a Veterinary Examination for your dog. There may be some abnormality that may be treatable, or that you just need to know about. Your veterinarian will be able to examine your puppy, see what might be going on, and let you know what treatment options are available, if any are needed. I hope it all goes well with your dog.

My 11 year old Griffon sat down abruptly today during a walk; both legs splayed out beside him. Both legs were spasming very noticeably and he kept trying to lick his hip area. I carried him home and his legs kept spasming for a few minutes. He didn't whimper or seem in pain. He has recovered but when I tried to walk him hours later, he walked very slowly, so I left him home. Appetite is good.

Without examining Toto I cannot determine specifically what has occurred, but you should visit your Veterinarian for an examination of the hips and for x-rays to look at hip health; in the meantime try to keep Toto rested and only take him out in front of the house to do his business and then back in (when he needed to defecate you should help him if the legs are weak). Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

We have a Havanesee dog - when he goes out in snow , after few minutes he limps his rare leg. Only that leg all the time - no other legs. One time in summer while walking he justed limping his rare leg and i carried him home. He gets normal after in couple of minutes.

Thank you for your email. It would be a good idea to have Momo examined and make sure that he doesn't have any abnormalities that need to be addressed. Small dogs are commonly affected by luxating patellae, and sometimes require treatment, depending on the severity of the problem. Your veterinarian will be able to examine him, determine what might be going on, and suggest a treatment for you if one is necessary.