The Most Common Reasons your Dog is Limping

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The Most Common Reasons Your Dog is Limping
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Just like humans, dogs limp for a variety of
reasons.
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Pet owner who notices that their dog has
started limping may struggle to find out why.
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The best way to discover the reason behind your
dogs limp is to take them to a veterinarian.
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While there can be many causes, most of them fall
into two main categories sudden gradual onset
of limping.
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Causes of sudden limping
Here are some common reasons for a sudden onset
limp
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Broken bones
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A broken bone is a very serious injury that needs
to be treated right away.
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For bad breaks, you will be able to see that
your dogs injured leg is twisted.
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Other signs of a broken bone include inability to
walk at all, swelling, or heat emanating from the
limb.
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Paw injury
Paw injury can be caused by thorns, bug bites
or stings, burns, or bruises.
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If you notice your dog is licking his
paw continuously, something might have stuck in
it.
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Look at your dogs paw to see if you can remove
it, if you cant then take your pet to a
veterinarian.
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Dislocations
Like broken bones this is a serious injury
that should be treated immediately.
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The most obvious sign of a dislocation is a
dangling limb.
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Infections like Lyme disease, which usually come
from ticks, can cause limping.
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Gradual onset limping
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This kind of limping is caused by chronic
diseases and may not be reversible.
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Some of the most common problems include
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Hip/elbow dysplasia
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These are both hereditary disorders that
are especially common among larger breeds of dogs.
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They can occur in puppies as young as few
months old but are more common in adolescent dogs.
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They usually result in mild to severe lameness
over time, especially in the hindlegs.
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Osteoarthritis
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As with humans, arthritis leads to stiff joints.
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Your dog may have difficulty standing up or
laying down.
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There are some chews and other medications your
vet can prescribe to help improve their mobility.
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Bone-related cancers/Osteosarcoma
Common in larger breeds, this condition can
lead to limping, fatigue, loss of appetite, and
swelling.
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This is a very serious aggressive disease
that will have to be treated with surgery
chemotherapy.
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Even chronic back problems can cause your dog to
limp.
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Dr. Ron will help
Dr. Rons Animal Hospital Emergency is here
to help your pet get back to health.
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Feel free to give us a call or stop by if your
pet needs our expert care.
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Contact
Address
1376 Erringer Rd. Simi Valley, CA 93065
Website
https//www.drronsanimalhospitalsimivalley.com/
Phone
805-306-0633