Hi,

Our 12 week old collie x lab has just started 'flicking' her rear legs out. she seems to have no control over when this happens, as if its a spasm.

It doesnt seem to hurt her when i squeeze her rear legs, ankles etc. but it is a little worrying to watch her.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks
M&C

There was something very similar on here a few weeks ago, in that instance I believe it was quite serious, so I think you really should go and have a word with your vet if this has been happening for a few days.
The only thing that I can come up with is that your dog has had her feet stung by stinging nettles.

thanks for that, she was in the garden alot today.
if she is still like it tomorrow ill take her to the vets.

My boy used to do exactly that, kick his legs out and run arouind the house after a walk, and it was because of stingy nettles and jaggy plants, now we just keep him out of them, well try to, but hes a mad Beardie, not easy.