Why is my 11-month-old puppy suddenly limping on her front legs?

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Hi, I have a 11 month old bordercollie cross husky. She started having trouble walking on her front legs this morning. I checked her nails, paws, webs and joints and can’t find anything wrong. Could it be osteochondritis dissecans? Or something else? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | spayed | 11 months and 2 days old | 30 lbs

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

Poor Gemma! It sounds like she is uncomfortable on her front legs. She could be dealing with any number of issues-I would recommend a visit to your regular veterinarian for a checkup. They can do a thorough physical exam to look for any problems, and may recommend X-rays to check for things like fractures, panosteitis or HOD. Elbow dysplasia can also present in young larger breed dogs. Good luck-I hope Gemma feels better soon!

Why is my 11-month-old puppy suddenly limping on her front legs?

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