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My dog hurt its hind leg. What leg movements are concerning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

I know if dog hurt his hind leg it keep that up from the ground but does it also throws legs and keep that leg lip from the ground ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 1st, 2017

I certainly apologize, but I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean when you say "...but does it also throws legs and keep that leg lip from the ground." If you could please post again with more detail about what you mean, that would be greatly appreciated :-)

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