Why are my puppy's legs shaking after jumping off furniture?

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Hello I have a 10 weeks old working cocker spaniel female puppy. I got her at 9 weeks. She jumps off the couch quite alot and sometimes the bed.. even if i try to prevent it. She grew a good bit over the week and I can see that the shape of her front legs have changed a bit. When she sits it looks like her legs are shaking .. could her jumping off furniture so much have any effect on her front legs and cause any problems ? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 9 days old

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Lily is adorable! Congratulations on your new puppy! I know how difficult it is to try to keep a puppy from being crazy. I certainly cannot guarantee that she won't hurt herself jumping off something, but our biggest concerns for puppies are repetitive pounding (such as running on concrete for long distances) damaging the growth plates and jumping down from unreasonable distances (such as off the deck). Relatively small jumps (such as from the bed or couch) are less likely to be a problem. The changes you are noticing in her legs are likely due to her growing so quickly which can make their legs look abnormal. The shaking can be from muscle fatigue if it is occurring after she has been active. If you notice any limping or an abnormal gait, I would recommend having her evaluated by your veterinarian. Otherwise, continue to try to train her be kind to her body, but know that she is a puppy and there is a limit as to what we can control. Good luck! And congrats again on your addition! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why are my puppy's legs shaking after jumping off furniture?

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