Was the anesthesia so that she could have the x-rays done? If so, is there any way to do the x-rays without the anesthesia? I confess to being ignorant about that.
Thinking "out loud . . . ":
- she's always walked that way
- there's no swelling
- there's no pain reaction
- x-rays wouldn't show tendon or ligament issues
- x-rays expose her to radiation
- there's always a risk (even if slight) with anesthesia
I agree with you and the vets about not doing x-rays. She's doing well, she's not in pain, and x-rays may not even show what's going on, so I don't know that it would be worth the trouble or expense. If she was in pain or had swelling, that would be a different story.
Is it possible an ultrasound would show something? I toss that out there not knowing if it can even be done on ankles/legs, or if it would be useful, but I think (not positive) that ultrasounds show soft tissue better than x-rays. And I don't think anesthesia is needed -- it wasn't when they checked Pookie to see if the cancer was in his spleen. They do shave the area, though.
Here's an idea: if you don't think she would freak out, maybe an animal communicator could talk to Queen Eva and find out what the issue might be?