Sentences with phrase «hind legs did»

But that didn't explain all the associations — some wallabies with relatively long hind legs didn't make use of their fifth leg.

For example, Harcourt - Smith notes that bears, whose hind legs do not typically make claw impressions, were present in this region at the time, but the team compared the prints with only a bear's forelimb.

Not exact matches

They then had to deal with the possibility of being attacked by carnivores, and they came to deal with this threat by running away rather than by standing on their hind legs and trying to fight off the attack with their front feet, as giraffes do, for instance.

They're hoping Manziel can eventually fix that, but until then Larry will do his part by showing off his bus» ability to lift its hind leg and take a piss on a Steelers fire hydrant.

«Scintigraphy found stress microfractures in the hind legs, and now I know what to do to help the horse get back into training.

Does he stand on his hind legs and nudge the container of dog treats from the top of the fridge with his nose...

After the last five years, we see it like Dr Johnson's dog walking on its hind legs: it is not so much that it has been done well, but that it has been done at all.

If the barosaur couldn't rear up on its hind legs, how did it defend itself?

«It is really, really hard to program a computer to pretend, which is to say, «Raise yourself up on your hind legs, let your teeth and fangs show, but for God's sake don't actually attack or you'll get killed.»»

Only as he's about to exit the frame does the leash wrapped around his hand drag into view his whimpering pet dog, tied by its hind leg.

When it does eventually let go, it needs quite a bit of room because it tends to slide with all four wheels, hind legs first, fronts following suit.

That was a big deal, but to me the RX didn't climb down out of the trees and stand up on its hind legs until 2013, with this RX 350 F Sport.

I saw another one coming and I took my hand from Pablo's fizzing snout and reached for the steering wheel and Mom slapped my hand away just as the tire hit the hole hard and I bounced sideways and cracked my head on the half - open window and Pablo flipped over onto his hind legs like he was doing a wheelie then opened his mouth and did what I said he'd do all over the front of the radio.

Spenser has health issues like any elderly mammal, in his case: a ligament at the base of one fang sprang loose so he has a walnut - sized tumor - like thing on his jaw, doesn't seem to bother him but causes just awful bad breath; arthritis in all four corners; torn ACL on at least one hind leg; cataracts (can't hardly see) and can't hardly hear (== not afraid of thunderstorms anymore!)

She did well for a year after diagnosis, but eventually became non-weight bearing on the affected hind leg and had difficulty getting around.

If your canine does decide to run off, you can dig your hind leg into the ground to gain control.

Areas with dog hair don't require protection, so just apply sunscreen to vulnerable areas, such as the nose and the stretch of skin where the belly and hind legs meet — this area is unprotected even on hairy breeds.

English Bulldog puppy Bonsai is just as cute as any other puppy you would ever see — except he was born with half a spine, a pelvis that did not function and hind legs that were too small to use for walking.

Sniffing is often accompanied by standing up on the hind legs, which your hamster might do if he feels the need to investigate things further and / or to better sniff out any nearby perceived threats.

We have to try to keep her from a faster gait than a walk and ramp her in and out of our vehicle because of the damage done to her joints when she could not use her hind legs.

Removing the femoral head and neck does not interfere with these major supporting muscles in the hind leg.

Canine mammary cancer can and does develop in any of the 8 - 10 breast of a female dog, however the breasts closest to the hind legs are where they are most commonly found.

Dr. Bradley did surgery on her left hind leg a few years ago and it is totally healed.

This senior not only survived the storm, proving she too was resilient, but did so without the ability to see and while nursing a severely fractured hind leg.

Your dog's tender tummy, ears, hind legs are all vulnerable to cuts and razor burns so if you don't feel comfortable with the process, don't try using these professional tools at home just to save a few dollars.

At the beginning all you need to do is give the order in a commanding tone and lightly pull the leash upwards and at the same time push down on the dogs back with one hand — making the dog sit on his hind legs only.

Some of the cats have special needs like «Steven Tyler», who is missing a front leg, and another female cat, «Cyndi Lauper», doesn't have hind legs.

They don't have wings, but can jump up to 8 inches high thanks to their large hind legs.

One thing you can do if you're desperate to stop the fight or attack is to lift a gripping dog's hind legs high into the air.

We are doing recommended exercises with her and trying to get her to use her hind legs with a cart.

If you suspect broken bones, do not pick up the animal — particularly if it can not move its hind legs (a possible sign of a broken back).

If he doesn't stretch when he gets up, his hind legs spasm and kick out.

His hair is matted and the aide does not see the small series of numbers located near his right hind leg.

He had X-rays done and showed now signs or explanation for the sudden «swinging gate» in his back hind legs particularly his left leg.

Don't allow your dog to form bad habits like getting up on its hind legs or jumping around new people.

It doesn't have the hind leg coverage, which many dogs will prefer, and is also machine washable.

We don't see any lameness in Deb's hind leg - they both seem very healthy!

Because Sophie didn't have any pain associated with the weakness in her hind legs and because her symptoms were progressing, the veterinarian's next guess was a disease called Canine Degenerative Myelopathy.

You may notice that your dog does a funny kick with his hind legs after using the bathroom, causing dirt and grass to fly into the air.

Check your rabbit's incision 2 x daily — do this by gently lifting him up and letting him stand on his hind legs while examining the area — if you are having difficulty visualizing the area you can do this in front of a mirror.

Although critics have expressed concern over potential mobility issues, Munchkin fanciers claim the shortness of the breed's legs doesn't impede its running and jumping skills — perhaps partially due to the slightly higher hind legs, which come in handy for feline acrobatics.

Dogs assuming «the pose» with the hind legs stretched back do NOT represent elegance.

Upon surrender, it was noticed that Chino struggled to place any weight on his right hind leg; though he bravely tries to do it, he is unable to function under so much pain.

For unknown reasons, hind leg weakness occurs in many conditions that ferrets suffer that have nothing to do with lymphoma.

Because of birth defects to her hind legs, she does not counter surf, but she will stretch her nose as far as it will reach in hopes of clearing the bathroom of towels left on the tub or discarded clothing.

However, dogs that have suffered an injury severe enough to cause complete paralysis and loss of feeling to the hind legs often do not recover with conventional treatment.

Whenever she greets you, she stands up on her hind legs, front paws out stretched, smiles a huge smile and does the «Wednesday Happy Dance.»

Remember, it is normal for bearded dragons to extend their hind legs when basking, however if they are doing this abnormally, then touch their toes to see if they move their legs to determine if they are stretching or have a medical issue.

Regarding Shadow's right hind leg, it is definitely worthwhile doing some investigation to determine if there is an underlying change in one or more of her joints that could be consistent with arthritis, degenerative joint disease (the progression of chronic arthritis), infection, cancer or some other condition.

Dogs only have two knees (located in their hind legs; they don't have knees on the front legs), and some dogs are born with wiggly patellas.