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My dog is limping on front leg, no injury or pain. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 10 months and 19 days old

Cooper is limping on his front leg, he is not having pain he is limping I have checked his leg but I couldn't found Anything odd in his leg but still he limping! What might be the reason for that?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2017

Limping is a sign of pain in dogs, so yes Cooper is in pain if he's limping. It could be that he's suffering from hypertrophic osteodystrophy, which can occur in large breed puppies. It causes a non-infectious inflammation of the long bones of the leg. He could have also injured himself causing the limping. I would have him seen by a vet today for a physical exam, lameness exam, and x-rays. The vet can diagnose what is causing the limping and can discuss treatment options with you. He may benefit from pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 26th, 2019

    Limping is a sign of pain in dogs, and it's concerning that it's getting worse. That tells me the pain is getting worse. I would take Hendrix into the vet first thing in the morning to get checked out. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 22nd, 2018

    Limping is always a sign of pain. This can be caused by arthritis (especially in an old dog), an injury, a sprain , infection, a foreign body lodged in the paw or tick disease. Unfortunately it can also be caused by bone cancer. I suggest you make an appointment with your veterinarian for Layla for an exam and x-rays if needed. If your vet cannot find the cause, at least he can give her pain medicine to alleviate the pain.

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