Why is my dog limping, stiff, and whining when I touch her leg?

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I went to stroke my dog earlier and as I reached down to her back right leg/hip she started wining a lot as tho she was in a lot of pain. She seems as tho she is limping a bit and that it is stiff but unsure - what do you think could be wrong or what do I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 61 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Bella. If she is older and seems stiff she could be suffering from arthritis. If she is younger, then she could have injured herself playing. For older dogs, I always recommend a joint supplement. Dasuquin or flexadin are good products you can try. This is a long term supplement and will take a few weeks to get in her system and work. I would also rest her. Do not let her jump, run or play. If you have to you can confine her to her crate or a small bathroom. I would not give her any human pain meds as most of these are toxic to dogs. If she continues to seem painful, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to localize the pain, take X-rays if needed, and give her some pain meds to make her feel better. I would also talk to your vet about whether or not she needs to lose weight as this can definitely slow down the healing process and make arthritis worse. I hope this helps!!

Why is my dog limping, stiff, and whining when I touch her leg?

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