My dog is limping, but it keeps switching legs. What's wrong?

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I was away and my dogs were staying with my boyfriend. They love it at his house and love to spend time sitting outside in the shade in his yard. Saturday morning, Baby woke up and was favoring his right front leg and limping. But as the day progressed, he got better. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday morning the same, but it seemed to last longer. I gave him a bath to check him thoroughly and found nothing. After his bath he seemed to be much better. Today, same thing but now it’s his left leg! Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 4.5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

True shifting leg lameness is unusual and concerning for an autoimmune condition or a tickborne disease (both of which require shift treatment). Other possibilities that are not true shifting leg lameness include luxating patellas, pinched nerves and arthritis. I recommend to have Angel examined by his veterinarian within the next 24 hours since this is the only way to determine the cause and how serious it may be. The veterinarian will get an idea of the cause, may recommend diagnostics and appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

My dog is limping, but it keeps switching legs. What's wrong?

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