My dog suddenly won't walk on her leg. Should I wait or see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 5 months old
Dolly will not walk on left leg. I have squeezed to find where pain is coming from seems like it is her left shoulder. She doesn't cry. She just will not walk at all she will not even try to walk. Just started. I'm hand feeding and bringing water to her think I should wait a few days maybe just an owie?
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Published on September 14th, 2018
Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Dolly’s care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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Published on February 27th, 2019
Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Pablo’s care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. Since he has not improved, I recommend that you have him reevaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs if not performed yet. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least other pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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