Why is my dog limping, yelping, running in circles, and drinking snow?

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He 6 yrs old..2days they fooling around..i did not see it neither did my husband..he yelped and was limping on his rite leg. He yelps when he gets up sometimes he won't leave my husband side. When we let him out he runs around like a maniac and he won't come in the house we havecto push him in.he is eatibg,well but wibt,drink from his bowl..drink snow outside..sometimes he,runs in a circle. What is wrong w out dog. Please help..we have been arguing a lot roomie. My husband and I. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 73 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. From what I can understand from your post your pet Bruin is limping on one of his legs but he is also trying to eat snow and running in circles sometimes. He sounds like he is bored and just getting into things. As long as he doesn't have a head tilt, ataxic (walking drunkenly), or running into walls, then there is no neurological concern here. I would try to do more activities with him on a daily basis to keep him engaged and active. Taking him to dog parks so he can socialize with other pets is a great idea. As far as the limping is concerned, he may have injured a ligament in his knee (CCL rupture), which is similar to an ACL tear in people. If the limping has continued for more than 4-5 days and doesn't seem to be improving, then it is best to take Bruin to your local vet for a proper exam and x-rays of the leg to confirm the extent of injury. Best case scenario is that he has a muscle sprain along his leg, which typically improves on its own with much rest and leash walking him only outside over course of 4-14 days. You can also apply alternative cold and warm compresses onto any painful areas that you can detect, along the leg itself. I hope that this information was helpful and wish Bruin a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.

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