Dog limping after child climbed on back. Is it back/hip? What to do?

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My dog, a one year old great dane, is limping after a mishap during a family gathering when a child climbed on his back. Could it be his back has gone out (like humans) or some sort of hip displacement? What should I do for him? Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | unneutered | 102 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

There are any number of possibilites for hind leg lameness after an accident, including spinal disk issues and muscle spasms. If he is bearing some weight on the limb then chiropractic care may help, otherwise a full check up by your vet and pain relief as prescribed would be more appropriate initially to rule out disolocation or fractures

Dog limping after child climbed on back. Is it back/hip? What to do?

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