My dog yelps and limps briefly. What causes this intermittent pain?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I would be looking into the possibility of this being something affecting the joints per se such as immune mediated polyarthritis or perhaps something like hypertrophic osteodystrophy given his young age. These are possible things your veterinarian can look into. Treatment of course would depend on findings. At the very least they can try pain control medications and anti-inflammatory drugs. Best of luck!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I’m sorry to hear your dogs are limping. There can be multiple causes for limping, including Lyme disease, a muscle strain, or an orthopedic injury. If they are both limping, it could be that they both were exposed to the same thing, or injured themselves or each other while playing. If they are both feeling so poorly, I would recommend they be evaluated by their regular veterinarian to try to determine the underlying cause of their discomfort, have any necessary testing done (X-rays, tick screen) and start any treatment that they may need. Good luck!

Hi there! Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This can happen from many reasons that go all the way from a muscle sprain to even cancer. I recommend that you have TJ evaluated by your veterinarian for further tests and assessment. Your veterinarian would be able to localize the pain and proceed with radiographs for example to look for any possible changes that could help rule out or in some of these conditions. Treatment would be based on findings but at the very least, your veterinarian could start TJ on medications for pain to make him feel better. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. I'm sorry to hear that Dexter is limping! Young dogs can limp for a number of reasons including trauma, "growing pains", developmental abnormalities, infection or inflammation of the bones, joints, or surrounding soft tissue structures. I would recommend restricting Dexter's activity for at least 7 days to see if rest will help his limp resolve. If this does not help or if the limp gets worse at any time, I recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian. Many Petcos have wellness centers that provide comprehensive veterinary care. This way, Dexter can have a complete physical exam performed to better localize his pain. The veterinarian will examine the lame leg(s) from the tip of his toes, all the way up to his spine to look for evidence of pain. He/she may recommend x-rays of the leg(s) to look for evidence of trauma. Just a reminder to NEVER give dogs any pain medication that is intended for humans, as these can be lethally tox

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. It is possible that he has a fractured bone that is causing him discomfort and lameness. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend having x-rays taken of this leg to rule out any bone fractures as the cause. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Intermittent limping can be seen with an injury to the muscles, joints or tendons, or may be from arthritis or even tick borne diseases. It’s possible that the incident with the leash caused an injury or it may be unrelated. It’s not uncommon for pain to wax and wane and for limping to be worse at certain times if day. Since this has been going on for a few days I’d recommend an exam with your vet.

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Dexter! Since it has been going on for 3 weeks already I think it is time to have him seen by your Vet. Common causes of hing leg lameness are: hip dysplasia, cruciate (ACL tears), Lyme or other tick borne disease, immune polyarthropathy, HOD, panoseitis, or simply a strain or a sprain. If you haven't strictly rested him (leash walks, no running or jumping) for a week you can try that first. But if he is still having problems he should be seen. I hope this helps and I wish Dexter the very best!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Lameness can be an indication of an orthopedic condition. This can be due to conditions such as a soft tissue injury, ligament conditions, a fracture and even a tumor. For this reason, I recommend that you have Jo evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. A veterinarian should be able to perform an examination and localize where the pain is so that further diagnostics like radiographs can be performed. Treatment will be highly dependent on what is causing the lameness. At the very least your veterinarian can start Jo on pain control medications to provide comfort. In the meantime, keep Jo's activity level to a minimum avoiding any jumping, running or rough playing. I hope you find this information useful in helping Jo. Wishing Jo a speedy recovery!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Limping can be due to many reasons that go from relatively uncomplicated such as soft tissue injuries and osteoarthritis to more complicated and serious injuries such as fractures and even bone tumors. I highly recommend that you have Roxy evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to localize her pain and decide what the next diagnostic step which will likely be radiographs. At the very least, they can start her on pain control medications. Good luck and have a good day!

Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. Intermittent, painful lameness in dogs of her breed is often related to slipping patella, hip problems (for the hind leg) and sometimes elbow dysplasia (for the front leg lameness). A visit at your local vets is recommended. Full clinical examination should allow making the diagnosis and starting treatment, if required.