My Basset hound is limping. What's causing his back leg pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Male | 3 years and 3 months old | 70 lbs

My Basset hound is only three years old. He is limping around. It seems like his back legs/hip area is all out of alignment. I walk him regularly and sometimes several times a day. He hasn't had this problem before so I am wondering if he may need see a vet. He seems to want to be in his rocker swivel chair instead of the couch. What should I do to make him feel better, aside from giving him a massage in his back leg/hip area??

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Ana M, DVM 217

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. I am sorry to hear that he has been limping. He will need to see his veterinarian. He could have damaged a ligament in one of his knees, he may have developed arthritis or he could be experiencing a soft tissue injury such as a muscular strain. The examination will hopefully tell his veterinarian where he is painful and it can be decided of x-rays are needed. In the meantime, I would give him strict rest. No walks, avoid stairs as much as possible and do not allow him to run or play. This will allow his body some rest. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medication as these can be toxic to dogs or interfere with prescription pain medications. I hope this information helps!

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

My Basset hound is limping. What's causing his back leg pain?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Answers from Veterinarians

Related Questions

Charlie is a 2 year old cross breed (Golden retriever and something else not are) Charlie gets stiffness in his back left leg when he goes for a run, the stiffness usually goes within a day but this time it’s lasted 3 days and he didn’t do a run long

My puppy was playing with the other dogs when he suddenly yelped and jumped away from them. He started limping on his left hind leg, felt all over he didn't whine or even try to move away from me. So I thought he might have just strained it so I made

My dog started limping this morning. he doesn't seem to be in pain I checked his pads and a tween his toes his toenails I squeezed his muscles to make sure that his legs were flexing correctly I was wondering if it might be a pinched nerve or somethi

Hi my dog fell from quite a low point but is now limping - what action would you suggest? Thanks!

My dog suddenly has a limp (holding one of front paws up). It is not swollen, there is nothing in feet pads and no cuts, all nails are ok. He does not pull away or cry when feet are touched or if I rub or apply pressure on the ankle and up the leg. I

My dog started limping out if no where. Hes a young puppy, only 8 monyhs old and is very healthy. He was fine one minute but when I came back I noticed he was limping. He's been sleeping a lot since it happened and is sensitive every time we even tou

My dog isn't acting abnormal but she is limping. It seems her back left leg is bothering her. What should I do?

5 month old puppy limping on back leg all day today with sudden onset. Walking fine in morning and an hour later limping and will not put weight on it. Conducted an at home test to see if he was in any pain and no yelps when touching/squeezing/inspec

Charlie started limping yesterday and looks like he is avoiding weight on his front right paw or leg. The limping got worse throughout the day. I looked bottom of his paw and the pads look ok and I don't see anything stuck in there. I doubt he broke

When my 4 year old springer spaniel runs hard when out he has a limp in rear leg a few hours later He doesn’t yelp or show any signs of pain when leg is rotated or doesn’t wince when pressing on spine .He doesn’t tend to put Weight on it but can if

Share