My dog's front leg limp comes and goes. Should I be concerned?

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Recently my morkie has this off and on lip on her left Arm in the front and I don’t know if I should be worried about it or not it comes and goes. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern! If she is still using the leg and placing weight on it but has a limp, I would monitor her for the next 3-5 days. If there is no improvement, I would suggest having your veterinarian take a look at her. If the limp is not improving, I would recommend x-rays be take of the affected leg to rule out various causes of lameness such as a broken bone, etc. I hope this helps! Please limit the activity level for lana and if possible, keep her confined to a small area to prevent her from jumping / running excessively. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

My dog's front leg limp comes and goes. Should I be concerned?

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