even before we got Speedy I saw that sometimes when he ran, he hopped on three legs. Asked the previous owner about it and she said that he probably got it while digging for something.
anyway, what happens is, sometimes when he's running or walking fast, he will start running on three legs instead of all four, keeping the left rear leg off the ground.
so, a few weeks ago we brought him to see the vet to take a look at it. Also because he has been shedding and scratching a lot. Vet says he has a luxating patella, which means that his kneecap sometimes goes out of joint, which is when he starts hopping on threes.
we're hoping and praying that his knee will recover, as it's really sad to see him hopping. But even so, he never complains or makes any noise about any pain. (actually, he doesn't complain even when he gets an injection... doesn't even seem to be in pain)
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