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My dog's leg hurts, struggles to walk, but vet says he's fine. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Alentejo Mastiff | Male | 8 years and 10 months old | 45 lbs

I want to ask another question that showing more love and affection with pet leads to some i want to know bcoz i love my pet like my own baby. And also i want to know that my dog is having in his right leg a little bit of pain bcoz of that sometime he will unable to walk properly as he don't like to walk also but he will jump a lot iam thinking that bcoz of that his leg is paining. I have shown to the doctor also and there is no problem but even though I want to ask about this .

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 4th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loving your pet leads to love. Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. I recommend that you have him 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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