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Your assessment results for:

Limping or Lameness

Urgency level: Medium priority

Contact your family veterinary practice in 1-2 days if not resolved, or if the situation gets worse

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What to do next

Monitor your dog and take a video of their limp

  • Contact your family veterinary practice right away if your dog develops any of the following: pain, can’t move around, won’t put weight on affected leg.
  • Keep your dog quiet and calm (minimal exercise) – you want to prevent your dog from further aggravating the injury. Sometimes rest will resolve the issue.
  • Be careful when handling your dog – the affected area is likely painful and they may bite.
  • Make note of as many details as you can for your vet, as this will help them diagnose the situation:
    • Which leg(s) are limping, and what specific area?
    • Is it always the same leg, or different legs?
    • Are there specific situations where they limp more?
  • Taking a video of your dog’s limp is always a good idea – especially if the limp is intermittent.

 

Why it’s medium priority

Mild limping may resolve on its own

  • Limping typically requires veterinary attention, however, based on your selection, your dog appears to have a mild limp which does not require immediate attention.
  • It may resolve on its own with some rest and home management. Some dogs (especially puppies) also tend to be overly dramatic after a fall or injury, so monitoring for “true lameness” is essential.

 

Home care tips

Use an ice pack and do not give human pain medication

  • Do not give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) to your dog – they are toxic to dogs.
  • Wrap an ice pack in a towel and hold it gently on the affected area to ease pain and reduce swelling.
  • Keep your dog quiet and calm – you want to prevent your dog from further aggravating the injury.
  • Learn more about limping (lameness) in dogs

 

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Please note that our Symptoms Assessments and Results are intended for informational purposes only, and not a medical diagnosis. Our goal is to help pet owners make an informed decision about if, when and how urgently they need to seek veterinary care. Using our site should not and does not replace a consultation with a veterinarian.