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Leg Jack

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Leg Jack

Jack Russell with leg cramps?

I have a male Jack Russell that is 6 years old. He has no known health problems, but he has been experiencing what appears to be leg cramps.

He will be laying down sleeping and when he goes to get up one or both of his legs don’t work well. He shakes and tries to stand but cannot in the hind legs. I have to rub his legs and try to get him to walk. He just sits there shaking and his eyes sometimes water.

Once it is over he is back to normal and running around. My husband does not think it is a seizure because he is alert and not drooling or anything. This has happened maybe 6 times in the last year but he has had one yesterday and now again today.

Do you think it is just charlie horses? It only happens when he is sleeping and tries to get up. I must admit he is overweight so maybe that is hurting his legs?

I could take him to the vet but he gets very snappy at the dr when there and gets scared and wets and I rather not put him through that if not needed.

Thanks!

I wish I had an answer for you! I have three female JRTs and for the last 5 years have never seen this happen with any of mine. I know you don’t want to upset your dog, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to get this checked out asap!
I have quite a few friends that own JRTs as well and have never heard of this. Best of luck with this and please take a deep breath, load your little guy up in your arms and head for your vet! You, and he, will be so much better off!