My dog slipped downstairs, limping, not sore. Is it a sprain?

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My dog is limping on his back leg. He slipped back down the stairs. Hes done it before. Its not sore to touch. Has he just sprained it? Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Becks! It's possible that he may have sprained or twisted it when he slipped. If he's acting okay otherwise, I would recommend restricting his exercise for the next few days to see if the limping resolves - short leash walks outside to potty, no running or jumping. There are unfortunately no over-the-counter human pain medications that are safe to give him, so I wouldn't recommend giving him anything right now. If it's a minor injury like a sprain, he should be back to normal in 2-3 days. If there is no improvement in the next few days, or if he seems excessively painful, it would be best to have him seen by a vet since he may need x-rays to help determine what's wrong. Your vet can also prescribe safe and effective pain medication for him if needed.

My dog slipped downstairs, limping, not sore. Is it a sprain?

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