My dog is limping, not eating, and losing weight. Is he sick?

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I have a Dalmation Walker hound mix name Max.. I really need to know what's wrong with him. He is around a kitten sometimes and goes out side to run a bit and use the restroom. He is usually pretty greedy but the last 3 days he has had a limp on the from left paw n now the back right one has started bothering him. He won't eat today but ate a bit yesterday. He has lost a few pound. I thought he was limping because he loves to jump the drooping fence next door,but now I am nervous he may be sick. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 60 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Limping can be caused by pain, which can be due to an injury, arthritis, or a disease that causes inflammation of the joints such as an immune attack on the joints, or an infectious cause such as Lyme disease. Since the limp has 'jumped limbs' I would be more concerned about either an immune disease (IMPA) or Lyme disease. These conditions are very painful and this pain and fever can cause animals to be tired, weak and not want to eat. I recommend a visit to the vet as soon as you can. Best of luck with Max, I hope he feels better soon!

My dog is limping, not eating, and losing weight. Is he sick?

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