My dog's limping, won't use his back leg. Is it broken or sprained?

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My dog recently hurt himself somehow and has been limping he wont put any pressure on his hind leg and he licks it sometimes he yelps a Little if it has a lot of pressure on it. Im not sure if he sprained it but hes not acting like its broke. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 12 days old | 40 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he is not using the leg at all, then I would be suspicious that he either broke a bone, or tore a ligament. Sprains and strains will cause a limp, but it tends to be mild and Kratos would still be putting pressure on the leg when he walks, or runs. I recommend having a vet evaluate Kratos. It's not an emergency, but it's good to have him seen within the next 24 hours. For now, it's best to confine him, so that he can rest the injury and doesn't cause further damage to it. You can apply ice to the affected area for 15 minutes twice a day. Avoid giving any medication at this time, because certain medications can be toxic to dogs. I hope that helps and all is well with Kratos.

My dog's limping, won't use his back leg. Is it broken or sprained?

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