I know how you are worrying over this, I do the same over mine when they don't feel well. It might not be a bad idea take Phred's advice and have her looked by an Orthopedic Vet.

Keep them "Quiet"?!? Do they have any idea what they are asking? NOT! I've tried - it does no good somehow it just winds them up worse. Give it the good try - that's the best we can do.

I'll just keep seind prayers that everything goes well.