Phew! I had one of those evenings where you aren't sure if you're going to have to rush to the emergency vet. Misha went outside to do her business this afternoon, crouched down, and then, did this weird jump forward. She came in the house limping. She was in pain and wouldn't put her paw down. I checked her all over. I looked for swelling because she is allergic to insect bites. I rubbed and touched her paw and pads to see if she had something stuck in her foot. I massaged and poked her leg and hip to see if anything was sore. She never reacted. This is unusual because she is very dramatic even with the smallest injury. Also, she rarely lets me touch her paw without growling. But, she was completely calm and submissive. So, I got her blanket and covered her. She laid in the living room for 3 hours or so not moving. I kept an eye on her to make sure there wasn't any swelling. Then, she got up and ran around the kitchen perfectly okay. I think she must have gotten a muscle cramp. It's the only explanation I can come up with for such a quick recovery. I'm glad she is fine. Unless she started to show signs of allergic reaction, I would have waited until tomorrow to see how she was. She's only 10 pounds so I could carry her wherever she needed to go. Boy! These dogs make you worry as if you're a parent! Have you had one of these scares where you're ready to get to the Veterinarian if need be, then a few hours later it's as if the dog wasn't injured or sick at all?
