My dog limped for a few days, but is now fine. What caused it?

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Hi! A couple of days ago (Dont remember when exactly) my dog started to whine really loudly, i got very worried and went to check on him, i saw that he was limping and i thought the worse, like abroken leg maybe a snake bite, so i carried him where we could lay down and i tried calming him down- it only worked for like 30 seconds. A couple days passed and he was back to normal, making me wonder what happen, everytime i touch his leg, its like i can feel bone- no muscle. What is wrong with him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 8 months old

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Lucky is a very cute dog! There are several possible causes of temporary limping. He could have had a muscle strain, a knee cap that popped out of place and bothering him for a few days (this is called a luxating patella), he could have had a partial cranial cruciate ligament (the dog version of the ACL in the need) tear, or he could have stepped on something and gotten some material embedded in his paw. If he's no longer limping, there's nothing you need to do now. If he's still limping, I would recommend a veterinary visit for an exam and x-rays of the leg. A veterinarian will be able to do a much more detailed exam and figure out exactly where Lucky is sore. Good luck to you and Lucky! Let me know if this was helpful advice or setup a consultation if you need further help.

My dog limped for a few days, but is now fine. What caused it?

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