My 4-year-old Pinscher suddenly can't use her back leg. What's wrong?

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4 years old female Pinscher. Since two days, she hasn't use rear left leg. Its happen suddenly. Our vet start to vitamin B, pain killer and cortisone. Also her appetite is fine. If you wish, i can sent the videos of her. Pet's info: Dog | German Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

As there is no fractures, it's likely to be either a knee cap injury (patelar luxation) or a ligament condition (cruciate ligament tare). you should have the xrays sent to a radiology or orthopedic specialist, she will probably need to have a surgery done on that leg.

My 4-year-old Pinscher suddenly can't use her back leg. What's wrong?

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