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Why is my pit puppy's leg stiff and not walking after a car scare?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 10 days old | 15 lbs

I have a 14 week pit puppy she is very playful, yesterday she was playing outside and she went in the road and a car drove by her and just scared her and she took off running as fast as she could well last night I noticed as she was climbing into the bed after laying at the end of my bed she was having a hard time getting up to come lay with me like every night so I helped her stand up as she was walking to the pillow I noticed her back leg was stretched out stiffened up and she wouldnt walk on

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center! Poor Lillie! Very cute picture! Is she walking now? If she isn't walking now I would have her seen today. She could have been bumped by the car or is sore from running so far after being scared. If she is suffering from a strain or sprain I would rest her and have her evaluated by your Vet Monday. They may prescribe some anti-inflammatory medications. I hope this helps and I wish Lillie the very best!

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