[PyrNet-L] cruciate ligament problem?

[Rsk1951@aol.com]

I am wondering if anyone can tell me if these symptoms are indicative of 
cruciate ligament problem.We have appt. with vet next week but want to do 
some homework before.

A couple months ago while walking, Sebastian (5yr. old male Pyr) stopped in 
his tracks and would not budge.I didn't know what was happening so urged him 
on then noticed him limping.Obviously I could not carry him so we sat down 
for awhile while I frantically tried to figure how to get him home!!!After 
about 10 minutes he got up and walked home with not a limp.He has been fine 
until 2 days ago when he did this same thing with the same result.Then 
yesterday he walked for 2 hours in the woods then came home, napped, then 
when he stood up could not put weight on the left leg. Happened again today 
after being at the park.After a few minutes of limping around he is fine.Some 
one at the park mentioned their lab had an almost identical problem and has 
been diagnosed with cruciate ligament tear and told that eventually it will 
"tear out" and need surgery.Is this common with pyrs? Any other ideas? Thank 
you all.   Jill