My dog can't walk after a shot in her leg. Is this permanent?

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My dog was given a shot on her right hind leg this morning. Now, she can’t walk on that leg. I’ve read that lameness caused by an IM injection can be permanent. What do I do? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 1 month old

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Hi, in most cases pain and local inflammation will gradually decrease and as they ease off Kesha should start using the leg again. I have never come across any permanent lameness following IM injections but we don't give IM injections in the legs anymore. We currently use the lumbar muscles or neck muscles in most cases. I would keep an eye on Kesha and rest her and you should see gradual improvements over the next few days. Hope this helps !

My dog can't walk after a shot in her leg. Is this permanent?

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