tommo1975
Young Bun
Over the last couple of weeks I've occasionally noticed one of Boris's back legs isn't quite right. He seems to drag it slightly and he doesn't seem as steady on it. When you see him hop and run, it's as if this leg is "asleep" and it points inwards more than the other back leg.
Another behaviour, which may be related is what I witnessed a few moments ago; he did a 360 on the spot whilst eating, turning himself all the way around, using just his front legs, with very little movement of his back legs (especially the "bad" one) - very bizarre. Not the first time I've seen that happen either.
He does seem to get around though, is eating and drinking as normal and seems quite relaxed in himself. No signs of him being in pain, or having any problems with balance either.
He's recently been neutered (10 days ago) and today had some stitches removed by the vets. Not sure if that's relevant or not (i.e. his scrotum is itchy and he was using the floor to scratch the area when doing the 360 movement??).
He's about 6 years old, so obviously I'm aware he's getting into middle-old age now. Could the above be a sign he's got an injury or arthritis in one of his back legs? Is the "360 movement" I've seen him do a couple of times something to be worried about? It was really strange to watch him do it.
Another behaviour, which may be related is what I witnessed a few moments ago; he did a 360 on the spot whilst eating, turning himself all the way around, using just his front legs, with very little movement of his back legs (especially the "bad" one) - very bizarre. Not the first time I've seen that happen either.
He does seem to get around though, is eating and drinking as normal and seems quite relaxed in himself. No signs of him being in pain, or having any problems with balance either.
He's recently been neutered (10 days ago) and today had some stitches removed by the vets. Not sure if that's relevant or not (i.e. his scrotum is itchy and he was using the floor to scratch the area when doing the 360 movement??).
He's about 6 years old, so obviously I'm aware he's getting into middle-old age now. Could the above be a sign he's got an injury or arthritis in one of his back legs? Is the "360 movement" I've seen him do a couple of times something to be worried about? It was really strange to watch him do it.
