My dog is limping, less active, but her paw is fine. Is it serious?

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My dog is a Shepard mix and is about 10 months old. A couple of days ago I noticed that she started limping a little I checked her paw and she had nothing so I figured it would go away. I noticed the limping has gotten worse but there is nothing on her paw no cuts or anything. She is also not as active as she was before. Can this be something serious? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could potentially be a soft tissue injury such as a muscle sprain or tendinitis for example. There are of course other possibilities like a fracture, bone tumor, among other possibilities that are less likely. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for assement and treatment. Further diagnostics such as radiographs would be performed depending on what the examination findings are. At the very least, your veterinarian could prescribe pain control medications. Good luck and have a good night!

My dog is limping, less active, but her paw is fine. Is it serious?

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