My dog hit her leg and yelps. Is it a fracture or serious injury?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 12 days old | 4.5 lbs
my dog was running and has hit her back leg on the bottom of a chair and yelps when she walks or sits. is it a fracture or a break?
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Published on August 9th, 2018
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Hazel is painful in one of her back legs. Without examining her, it is difficult to know whether she potentially has a fracture or a soft tissue injury. If she seems very painful on the hind leg, I recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian. He/she can perform a physical exam to best localize the pain. Your veterinarian may also recommend x-rays to look for evidence of a fracture, which may require surgical fixation. If no fracture is found, Hazel may have sustained a soft tissue injury, and will require strict rest and anti-inflammatories. In the mean time, please restrict her activity to cage-rest only and leash walks only to prevent worsening of any injuries. I hope this is helpful!
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Published on July 14th, 2017
Oh no, poor Hazel! If she isn't putting much weight on it, then it is painful to her. Just because you can't feel any broken bones doesn't mean she hasn't broken one. The only way to know for sure is to have her seen by a vet right away for an x-rays. You need to have this checked out now because a broken bone could cause a disruption to her normal growth, or lead to a limb deformity. Please take Hazel into a vet now to have her leg examined and x-rayed.
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