Why is my dog limping after running in snow? Is her leg dislocated?

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My dog was running in the snow and started whimpering and favoring her back leg. Her thigh was twitching and hard but after massaging the area she's walking and putting some pressure but not a lot and she isn't whimpering when she extends the leg. Does it seem like it might be dislocated? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 80 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Angel's leg was dislocated, she wouldn't be able to put an weight on it at all and she would have an decreased range of motion. It could be that Angel may have torn her cranial cruciate ligament, torn the meniscus in her knee, or strained a ligament or muscle. I would recommend resting Angel 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. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Why is my dog limping after running in snow? Is her leg dislocated?

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