My dog limps after slipping. Should I walk him? Is it a hip issue?

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1 march my dog automatically start limping his right rear leg after slipping of leg while walking and till now it's not corrected fully because sometimes in mode he start limping again I start walking him again on 8 march should I stop taking him on walk more days ? Or what should I do should I give him anti inflammatory spray on his leg or infrared lamp heat or water bottle heat to recover his leg fully ? Or is it sign of hip dysplasia or any other hip problem as I don't know hip problems. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 year and 3 months old

Marcy McKeithen, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry your dog is having issues with his back leg. The best recommendation at this time is to rest him for at least 2 weeks. So, no exercise, no long walks, leash-walks to do "his business" only, no running, no jumping, no swimming. If he has a mild soft tissue injury like a strain or sprain, this may heal it. However, if after these two weeks, he still has pain OR if he is still limping even with no activity during these two weeks, you should have him evaluated by your vet. Your vet will do a full orthopedic exam and examine all the joints in that leg to localize where the pain is. They may even recommend xrays at this time depending on what they find. Your vet would be looking for ligament damage, hip problems, or small fractures. An anti-inflammatory spray will likely not help if the damage is internal. If he will tolerate the warm compress, this may be helpful, but for now, rest is the most important. I hope he feels better soon.

My dog limps after slipping. Should I walk him? Is it a hip issue?

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