My Shih Tzu is limping after a Convenia injection. Is this normal?

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My shih tzu's was coughing very hard, took him to the vet, and his vet gave him convenia antibiotic injection. The next day my dog is limping his right rear leg. It is slight limping, he is not in pain from limbing. The limping happen after he is resting, or awake from nap, after moving for a while the limping is decreased. Why is he limping I dont know if the injection was in his rear leg. Would the limping go away and how to treated it at home. I ll call his vet office too, but he opens late. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I doubt the coughing and the limping are related at all. Call the vet office when you get a chance but I would just recommend resting him for 5-7 days - meaning only going outside on a leash to use the bathroom. No running, jumping, playing or stairs. If after trying this and there is no improvement then he should go back and see the vet.

My Shih Tzu is limping after a Convenia injection. Is this normal?

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