Why is my dog limping and not eating after hurting his paw?

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Why is my dog not eating if he is limping? He hurt his paw and will not eat or drink water. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 months and 9 days old | 36 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Limping is a sign of pain, and some dogs will have a poor appetite with higher levels of pain. I would recommend that Jax be checked out by a vet to figure out why he is limping (possible bone fracture, muscle sprain, muscle spasm, etc.) so that he can be appropriately treated. Other causes of a poor appetite in a puppy include nausea from dietary intolerance or indiscretion, food allergy, intestinal parasites, GI blockage, gastroenteritis, bacterial or viral infection, among a few others. These can be discussed at the same appointment that is made to have the limp checked out.

Why is my dog limping and not eating after hurting his paw?

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