My dog yelped, won't put weight on leg, and can't pee. What now?

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This morning ptolemy was at the park and when he ran to me and stopped he yelped in pain and wouldnt put weight on his front left leg. Normally he jams something and it resolves itself in a day or two. Its been 5 or so hours and he wont drink or pee (he just sits or lays when carried outside) and I can feel that his bladder is full so I'm a little concerned. Its not broken, or even baddly sprained so I dont know what is going on. What can I do to help him out? Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Male | neutered | 8 years old | 12 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

If he is so painful that he is unwilling or unable to walk he really must be seen by a vet for urgent pain relief and full diagnosis of the injury. Please arrange a vet visit for assessment as soon as possible to ease his discomfort and prevent any further complications

My dog yelped, won't put weight on leg, and can't pee. What now?

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