Hi. i have a 2.8 years old (reaching 3 this coming may) scottish fold male.
These past ~2 weeks, i have been noticing that he tends to have a random limp on his right hand/forefoot, especially after rest? but not immediately?
From what' ive noticed it tends to be sleep -> walks around for ~ 3 minute fairly normally-> starts limping for ~ 3-5 minutes -> normal again. his left hand and both rear legs are fine with no limp noticed
This limp does not come on daily or everytime he sleeps. In the past 1-2 weeks, i've seen it maybe 4 times.
When i try to move his right hand/ forefoot through range, he lets me bring it to full shoulder and elbow range without resisting me at all.
I've noticed that when he is limping and i try to engage him, he is still able to break into a full run and play with toys and the limp would only be more noticeable during his walking.
Does this sound like arthritis to you?
although i know his breed is prone to arthritis, he's still so young..really hoping it isn't something too negative or chronic from here on like arthritis..
I am planning to bring him to the vet on friday but just wanted to have a heads up..
Thank you!
These past ~2 weeks, i have been noticing that he tends to have a random limp on his right hand/forefoot, especially after rest? but not immediately?
From what' ive noticed it tends to be sleep -> walks around for ~ 3 minute fairly normally-> starts limping for ~ 3-5 minutes -> normal again. his left hand and both rear legs are fine with no limp noticed
This limp does not come on daily or everytime he sleeps. In the past 1-2 weeks, i've seen it maybe 4 times.
When i try to move his right hand/ forefoot through range, he lets me bring it to full shoulder and elbow range without resisting me at all.
I've noticed that when he is limping and i try to engage him, he is still able to break into a full run and play with toys and the limp would only be more noticeable during his walking.
Does this sound like arthritis to you?
although i know his breed is prone to arthritis, he's still so young..really hoping it isn't something too negative or chronic from here on like arthritis..I am planning to bring him to the vet on friday but just wanted to have a heads up..
Thank you!
