My puppy fell and is limping. Is it a serious injury or just a sprain?

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My 10 week old puppy fell off the sofa yesterday morning landing on his back right leg. He yelled in pain for about 45 seconds. He is still limping slightly but will put weight on it. There is no obvious swelling. He is the same in himself. Still playful, eating etc. I have applied an ice pack yesterday and making him rest. When feeling the leg and applying pressure, he doesn't notice, no signs of any pain. Is there any other advice? Is this likely to be more serious than a sprain?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be a sprain, but given that he is a young puppy, I would recommend having him checked out by a vet. You want to make sure it is just a sprain, instead of something more serious like a fracture of torn ligament which could affect his growth. I would rest him for now, no running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a lead only, and bring him right back in when done. Take him into the vet on Monday for an exam to be safe.

My puppy fell and is limping. Is it a serious injury or just a sprain?

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