My 8-year-old Yorkie is limping, but I see no injury. What's wrong?

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Hello! My baby Sweet Pea is in an 8 year old female Yorkie. She is not spayed. She has had digestive issues in the past, for which I took her to our local vet several times. She now in good health thanks to a strict, grain free diet. On Saturday. I noticed she was limping when I walked her. I examined her paw pads, between her claws, etc for cuts/trapped debris and saw nothing. She seems not to want to extend it all the way. What could it be. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 8 months old | 6.4 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sweet Pea may have injured her leg or she may have arthritis or a joint abnormality that has flared up. Tick borne diseases can also occasionally cause limping and joint pain. Even though she does not seem to want to extend her leg the pain could be anywhere along the leg and not necessarily the paw or hock (ankle joint). Since she has continued to limp for a few days I would recommend seeing your veterinarian - they would hopefully be able to localize the pain and can recommend tests such as an x-ray and also prescribe pain medication. Limping is nearly always a sign of pain.

My 8-year-old Yorkie is limping, but I see no injury. What's wrong?

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