Why is my dog limping and crying again after jumping off porch?

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He jumped off the porch as he always does but two weeks he was lumping for two hours then back to his normal self after that then today same leg lumping and he cried each time dont know why and just want to know what your thought is about that. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Mr. Jefferson may have injured himself the first time jumping off of the porch. Since he only limped for a short while, it is likely he only caused a mild soft tissue trauma, and did not have any bony changes (ie fracture or luxation/dislocation). If he is limping again on the same leg, he may have caused himself trauma again to that leg, which aggravated his previous injury. I recommend restricting his activity (ie do not let him run freely. Leash walk him outside to urinate/defecate and leash back inside; no roughhousing with other dogs, etc) for the next 5-7 days. If his limping does not resolve with this supportive care, I recommend having him seen by a veterinarian, as a more serious injury could be present. I hope this is helpful!

Why is my dog limping and crying again after jumping off porch?

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