My dog is limping on his back leg and is in pain, what's wrong?

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My dog is limping on his back leg, he can still walk but I can tell that it hurts him. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 7 months old | 45 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Pablo. Limping can be caused by many different things in dogs. It can be something such as a strained or sore muscle from rough playing; or could be a sign of a torn ligament/tendon or broken bone. Sometimes infections can also make dogs limp. If you feel that Pablo is in pain I would recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian so that they can examine his leg and prescribe pain medications. Depending on their findings they may also suggest taking x rays of his leg. In the meantime I would recommend rest for Pablo, no running/jumping or playing off leash, to prevent further aggravation of the injury. Hope this helps!

My dog is limping on his back leg and is in pain, what's wrong?

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