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My dog is limping, no visible injury, but acting normal. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old

My dog has started limping but no injury visible and being her normal self and eating as usual.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2019

Any limping should be examined by your veterinarian, however, if she is otherwise acting normally you can give it a week or so to see if it gets better. If not, she needs to see a veterinarian. If you chose to wait, I suggest you rest her - not running, jumping, playing, etc. Do not give any over the counter medications without speaking to your vet first.

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    Answered By Mallori Kaminski, BVSc

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 22nd, 2017

    If Lucy is eating, drinking, and otherwise well in herself, then you can try resting her (no walks, keep confined) for a day to see if that improves the limp and then take her in. However if she's not eating or drinking, is lethargic or not using her leg at all then she needs to be seen as soon as possible.

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