My dog is limping, paw tender, not swollen. Does he need a vet?

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My dog has been limping on his left paw. I can tell it’s hurting him. It’s not swollen. Or displaced. It’s tender. I’m not sure if I should take him to the vet or not. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 18 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he is weight bearing and limping and not improving with rest, then I would get him seen to see if he has a foreign body or a soft tissue injury at your vet. If he is not wanting to use it at all then it needs to be seen immediately as there may be a fracture or torn ligament.

My dog is limping, paw tender, not swollen. Does he need a vet?

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