Its just very subtle changes I have noticed recently. My frenchie Darcy is 7 this year so might just be old age. Sometimes he doesn't or can't periscope for a treat. Tonight he leaned on my leg with his front paws and they were shaking from trying to balance on his back legs. But then he has been hopping around as usual and eating, drinking pooing, cleaning his spotless botty and grooming himself, beatrix and even me when I was fussing him.
Most nights he always jumps up on me on the sofa for fuss and treats. Tonight and some other nights he sometimes looks like he really wants to jump up but changes his mind. Ij don#t know if this is because of some artritic issue or just moodiness.
I don't know if I'm just worry too much but I think I might take him to the vet.
Mmm I think you might be right. Keeping an eye on him though. Am going to buy these for him:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pet-Gear-2-St...8?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item43a5a38adc
Also, sometimes when they have arthristis they can't get in to the correct position to wee and they get a wet bottom or legs
Back from Vets
Okay the vet said she could not find any pain points and his joints were moving reasonably well. She is not sure if he does have arthritis or not so we giving Darcy metacam as pain and anti-inflam this week and then nothing next week and see what the difference is, if any. If he gets worse bring him back.
She also said he needs to lose weight. He weighed 4kg and I thought this was normal for a frenchie?? Because his girly bun Beatrix (small/med lop) needed to lose weight I already cut out carrots and corn cobs. They only get cabbage and celery for veggies so I'm going to cut down the size of portions. So pray for my ankles at dinner time:shock:
I think trying the metacam is sensible especially with an older bun, best not to rush into the GA for Xray, but I don't agree she would be able to identify on palpation and observation alone. However I think she has done best thing for now. I hope there is some improvement next week x