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My Granddoggy's Front Leg Went Out of Place

Basenji Health Issues & Questions
  • My Grandoggy, Jasper's, front leg went out of place when he jumped down from the couch. He limped for a few seconds and then was O.K. He didn't act like the leg was hurting him when I palpated the leg and joint. The affected joint seemed to be the shoulder of the left leg–closest to the body. He is 5 years old. What could this be?

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9 Mar 2014, 01:32

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