My dog can't stand up and won't use his back leg. What should I do?

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I have a 2 year old collie/aussie. He wasn't putting any weight on his back leg this morning, but didn't seem like he was in pain when I inspected it. Now he acts like he can't stand up, and won't get off the couch when someone walks in the door (very abnormal for him.). Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 55 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, if Milo is non -weight bearing on a hind limb, there is a chance that he has a full or partial tear of a cruciate ligament. Bringing Milo to your vet or veterinary ER ASAP is recommended to have a full orthopedic examination performed (possibly sedated) to determine if there is a cruciate tear and may require surgery. Activity restriction, pain medication such as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and a natural anti-inflammatory such as VetriScience Mobility Flex or Dasuquin would likely be recommended by your vet even if he/she determines it to be a soft tissue injury such as a sprain. Good luck!

My dog can't stand up and won't use his back leg. What should I do?

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