Why does my dog’s knee click?

Why does my dog’s knee click?

Dogs joints can pop or click for a number of reasons; air in the joints, ligaments moving, or bone rubbing on bone. Some noises are nothing to worry about, but some can indicate a joint problem. Diagnosis should be made by your vet especially if your dog is showing signs of pain and lameness.

Why do I hear clicking when my dog walks?

What are the symptoms of cranial cruciate ligament rupture? Hind limb lameness is the most common presenting symptom. Swelling and obvious instability (such as a clicking noise when the dog walks) are also identified in some dogs, particularly if the cruciate ligament is fully ruptured at the time of diagnosis.

Why does my dogs knee click?

Dogs joints can pop or click for a number of reasons; air in the joints, ligaments moving, or bone rubbing on bone. Some noises are nothing to worry about, but some can indicate a joint problem. Diagnosis should be made by your vet especially if your dog is showing signs of pain and lameness.