My dog started limping on his front leg on Sunday. He will run, jump and turn on it but when he is inside he limps. Sometimes he hold it up but not for very long. I have examined the paw and I can't find anything in it or cuts. He will let me bend and straighten his leg and he will let me mash each toe and paw without pulling back. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 105 lbs

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Snots has been lame. Most mild causes of lameness resolve within 24-48 hours with some rest. Since it seems to have gone on longer than this, I would recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He will likely need some x-rays of the affected bone or joint and some prescription pain medication. In the meantime, keep him quiet (no running, jumping, playing). He should avoid stairs as much as possible and go out on a leash to go potty. Do not give him any over-the-counter medications. I hope this information helps!

Hello and thank you very much for your question. sometimes when a dog is feeling painful, they will not eat as much as they usually do. So the lack of eating could be due to whatever is causing the limping. There are so many things that can cause lameness in the front legs ranging from something as simple as a sprain or a pulled muscle to all the way to a fracture or a ligament tear. My best advice is this: keep your dog in a well confined area for the next 48 hours. Give him his normal food and water and treats during this time period. Also, you will need to at least walk him 10 minutes twice a day to use the bathroom and that is it. Do not allow him to run, go up steps, etc. He needs to be completely rested for 48 hours. If the limping is still there within tw if the limping is still there after the 48 hours, he does need to be seen by a veterinarian to have a full physical examination and possible diagnostic testing like x-rays performed. In addition, I urge you not to use any over-the-counter pain medicine or supplements during this 48 hour waiting period. These are often ineffective and could mask the pain when the veterinarian does the examination. I hope I have provided you with the information you needed. Have a great day.