My dog fell, is limping and barely moving. Should I take her to vet?

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My corgi chihuahua fell off the couch while barking at the gardener. I am house/dog sitting my son's boxer. There was a box on the floor where she fell. She is limping and hardly moves. I RUBBED both hind legs and paws and she didn't try to attack me. I took her outside this morn and placed her on the grass to potty but she just sat in sun. She did manage to get up the 3 inch bricks onto the patio to come I side to eat.She is quite spoiled and not used to sharing me. Do you think she will be ok. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 13 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. I'm sorry Chupa hurt herself. If she is dragging her rear legs she needs to be seems by a vet asap. She may have a back or spinal cord injury. If she can stand and move both legs she may be ok with a bit of rest but if she is dragging her legs at all or wobbly on them then she needs to be checked by a vet. In the meantime don't let her jump up or down on furniture, make sure to carry her up and down stairs and keep her confined to a small area or crate. I hope Chupa is better soon.

My dog fell, is limping and barely moving. Should I take her to vet?

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