Hello,
I have a few patients who have this sound produced when they move a certain way and cause the Surfaces of the joints to rub together. It’s like cracking your knuckles of your hands. I would guess this is what might be going on with your dog? People and dogs can have knees that crack or vertebra or any other joint area. If it is this than it usually is not treatable other than trying to reduce the times it happens by not repeating the motion that causes it. Which can be hard if not impossible in a dog. I would ask about a joint supplement and even chiropractic vets to see if they can help. At this point you need to figure out where the noise occurs and what it might possibly mean to your dog. But I would say this. If your dog is happy and acting like they are feeling perfectly fine and normal let her be a dog. She needs exercise and activity (especially this breed!!) or you are likely to cause more problems than you can solve. Let her be happy. Don’t treat her like glass. She’s probably going to be fine even if you do or don’t figure out the noise.
Hello,
It sounds like your vets have done what they could and I agree with the plan that they gave you. As far as how big it might get I can’t answer that. And probably no one else can either. As far as long low it will last that probably is just as speculative. I would do what you are doing and monitor closely for any changes. It’s the best we can do in most of these cases. Good luck.
Oh. And please stay in touch with your vet. They are your best asset.
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