Dog yelps, back leg stiff, can't walk, then fine. What's happening?

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Hello my dog twice this morning has randomly yelped and then her one back leg goes stiff and she can't walk on it so I massaged it and then she was fine and walking on it. She yelped again and I did the same thing again. She is now walking again fine but I'm just worried thankyou. She is a French mastiff crossed with rottweiler and is 9 months old. Pet's info: Dog | Dogue de Bordeaux | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 2 days old | 26 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Cleo! She could have strained a ligament, or she could be having a problem with her patella moving out of it's correct anatomical position. You massaging her leg may be helping it move back into position. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Dog yelps, back leg stiff, can't walk, then fine. What's happening?

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