Diagnosis of Proprioceptive Deficits in Dogs.. One of the typical tests veterinarians do as a part of their exam is testing his proprioception. Your dog will be standing on all four legs, she will take one paw, flip it so that his knuckles are down and see if he flips his paw back to its normal posture.
Why Knuckling Occurs in Dogs. You should observe your dog while they are walking away and toward you and look out for any signs of unsteadiness or an uneven gait. You can determine if your dog is knuckling over by having them stand and one at a time lifting their paws and placing them down with the knuckle under.
If your pet tolerates this awkward “knuckling†position even briefly, he may have a neurological problem because he isn't feeling his foot properly. Quickly .
“Knuckling†a pet is the most common test.. Other reflexes and responses: Veterinarians will also look carefully at your pet's eyes for unusual eye movements such as twitching. In one test, your veterinarian will look for a “menace response†by making a threatening hand gesture toward each eye to see if the pet blinks.
