Puppy limping, vomiting, and raspy breathing: When to see a vet?

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Rex has been unable to bear weight on his back right paw. He is eating and drinking. He has vomited a few times and has had raspy breathing. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 10 days old

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Rex needs to see his vet in order to determine what is causing him to limp. He could have torn a ligament or strained a muscle, or worse, he could have fractured a bone, which can be quite serious in puppies, and needs proper attention in order to heal so that there is not long-term damage. If the vomiting has continued, that is a concern for gastrointestinal problems - parasites, a blockage, bacterial or viral gastroenteritis, etc. The raspy breathing could be due to an upper respiratory infection due to a virus or bacteria as well. The symptoms you describe are not easily connectable, and he needs to be seen by a vet and examined in order to figure out what is causing all of these problems.

Puppy limping, vomiting, and raspy breathing: When to see a vet?

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