My dog lifts her leg when eating but doesn't limp. Is she hurt?

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Soska while she is eating lifts her right back leg up and while she is drinking but when she is walking she doesn’t limp and run normally i dont know what is this she hurts her or not. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 59 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Some dogs do this when they eat or drink. I even have some dogs that pick up both back legs. It is quite bizarre! Since she isn’t doing it when she is walking and playing then I wouldn’t be too concerned. If she continues to do it, I would have your vet look at her to ensure there isn’t some minor injury that needs to be addressed. I hope this helps!

My dog lifts her leg when eating but doesn't limp. Is she hurt?

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