My dog limps after jumping from couch. Is it broken or just hurt?

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My dog jumped off the couch. As she hit the ground she let out a whimper and now won’t firm her foot; she’s limping. She lets me touch and mover her legs and is not constantly whining. She can move and go up steps but she won’t firm her leg. Is it broken? Sprained? Or did she just hurt herself a bit? Does she need a vet ASAP ? ( this is the last thing I wanna do ). Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Female | spayed | 64 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Unfortunately it is difficult to say for sure what the main problem is without seeing Mona myself. This certainly could be a fractured bone from an injury or this could be a soft tissue injury. If you are unable to get to the veterinarian right away, I would recommend resting Mona and giving her Well & Good Buffered Aspirin from Petco and see how she does. If the lameness does not resolve or it worsens, I would recommend having her seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog limps after jumping from couch. Is it broken or just hurt?

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