Okay, I know this probably another silly question, but Cricket's legs or knees actually stick out. Like she was bulking up with weights or something. Almost bow legged. Is this normal?

Do you have a picture?

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Thank you Jan & Chico!!

From what I remember you just got Cricket a week or so ago from a bad environment.
So I guess you don't know much about her medical history, is that right?
Carrie do you think it could be luxating patellas?

Take a look at this picture...
http://www.famouschihuahua.com/wp-co...-chihuahua.jpg

Here is a video...

Of course you can also get tons of info online as well.

I was wondering, have you taken Cricket to the vet since you got her?

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Yes that is what it looks like only its her front legs and not the back ones. My husband wouldn't want me taking her to the vet unless she acted like she was in pain, but the video said so long as she keeps her muscle strength up it should bother her. Right?

Honestly I don't know what it could be, could be genetic or an accident she had
or who knows what. But especially since you don't know her history you should
really bring her in for a general check up and vaccines at least. Also, dogs have a high
tolerance for pain, so she may be uncomfortable or hurt even though it may not
seem that way. I think you said she had fleas as well? So she probably has
worms also. Just better safe than sorry, you know? I hope that she doesn't have
any serious issues and wish you both all the best.

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Ok I posted a pic of her legs. Not a really good one. She was acting nuts when I tried to take it. She doesn't have worms. Our vet does a really cheap feces check so we already went there. I hope the pic is good enough. Its under photos Cricket.

Tico's front legs bow out, like a bull dog's almost. I always thought it was just his body type, he's very stocky. His looks a lot like Cricket's legs.

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Thank you Jan for the wonderful siggy!

Oh ok, I'm sorry I thought you meant you haven't gone at all since you had her.
I'm glad she's been to the vet and is free of nasty worms!
I'm curious to see the picture you posted, brb.

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