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My dog has a mild limp and can't sit on her hind legs. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 33 lbs

Pulled muscle in hind leg.. Mild limping.. Unable to sit on hind legs..

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2018

If it just started you can let her rest for a few days with minimal walking and minimal physical exercise, if it does not improve within 3-4 days you will have to take her to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, she might need pain killers for a few days. if the vet think it's something more serious such as a fracture, joint injury or foreign body, he might recommend to have an xray done as well.

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