My dog is limping but not crying. When should I take him to the vet?

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My mastiff appeared to have injured his leg while being chased by another dog. He's limping around and avoiding putting pressure on his rear left leg. He's not crying or whimpering. He does let us touch his leg without whimpering. Nothing appears to be displaced or out of the ordinary. But he just avoids walking on it. He's eating and drinking water with no issues. Pet's info: Dog | Mastiff | Male | unneutered | 30 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would watch Rukis for 24 hours. If you notice any swelling or if he is still limping tomorrow, it is a good idea to get him seen by the vet. I have seen dogs not act painful with broken legs. It could also be muscle sprain or a torn ligament causing him to limp. Try to keep him confined for at least 24 hours so that he can rest whatever it is that is causing the limp. If you find a sore spot, you can use an ice pack wrapped in a towel for 15 minutes at a time, and use gently massage on the area as he will allow. Unfortunately no human OTC medications are safe for use in dogs.

My dog is limping but not crying. When should I take him to the vet?

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