My puppy hurt her leg jumping and won't walk. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 16 days old | 11 lbs
My puppy jumped and hurt her leg .... I touched her leg and it seems ok but she’s not using it to walk ... what can I do?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on December 3rd, 2017
Poor Asha. The best thing you can do is to crate her or confine her so she will rest. She needs to get off that leg and rest. If it is a soft tissue injury like a sprain it should improve after a couple of days. If she is still limping when your vet reopens the. I would have your vet take a look at her to ensure she doesn’t need any pain meds or X-rays to rule out a fracture. If she seems really painful and whimpering then ou may want to take her to your local emergency clinic today. I would not give her any human pain meds as most are toxic to dogs. I hope this helps.
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Published on April 19th, 2018
If she is limping I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian. Especially with her being so young I would be concerned about her breaking a bone from jumping. Until you can get her to a veterinarian I would recommend resting her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on March 22nd, 2019
Accidents happen. For the rest of the day try to keep Shadow from being very active. Do not allow her to run or jump and try to keep her activity very minimal. If she seems uncomfortable tomorrow have her examined by her veterinarian. Hopefully it’s nothing more than some soft tissue injury but a fracture is always possible. Watch for continued lameness, significant discomfort or swelling. I hope she feels better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on October 22nd, 2018
Because Lilo is limping, she is showing you she is in pain. Resting her is best for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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