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When Talon moves he will sometimes do the "bunny hop" type movement with his feet. Basically where the front hit the ground pretty much at the same time and then both back feet hit the ground. How much is normal and how much is cause for concern?
I'm slightly concerned as I've heard the bunny hop can be an early sign of joint problems. I know the only way to really tell is x-rays, and we plan on doing that when he's a bit older anyways just to make sure he's ok to keep up doing disc and agility in the future. But should I be concerned by the current hoping? Here's a video that kind of shows what I'm talking about.
You can see when he starts off running he runs 2 front then 2 back. When he slows down he starts walking with individual paws hitting the ground.
So, should I be concerned?
I'm slightly concerned as I've heard the bunny hop can be an early sign of joint problems. I know the only way to really tell is x-rays, and we plan on doing that when he's a bit older anyways just to make sure he's ok to keep up doing disc and agility in the future. But should I be concerned by the current hoping? Here's a video that kind of shows what I'm talking about.
You can see when he starts off running he runs 2 front then 2 back. When he slows down he starts walking with individual paws hitting the ground.
So, should I be concerned?