My dog has been limping on and off for months. Should I take him to the vet?

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Hello! My dog has had a limp off and on for a few months. Nothing feels broken or swollen to the touch. It is his back left paw. Should I bring him in to be seen? He is not good at resting! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 90 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

It can be so hard to get an active dog to rest an injury! Because this has been going on for a few months I think it would be a good idea for Abraham to see a veterinarian. Often active dogs will injure their ACLs or hips which can result in on and off lameness. Your veterinarian can assess Abraham's left hind leg and decide if pain medications or even X-rays are needed. Please remember there are no safe over the counter pain medications for dogs so your veterinarian will need to prescribe meds for Abraham. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and wishing for a speedy recovery for Abraham!

My dog has been limping on and off for months. Should I take him to the vet?

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