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My dog can't walk on his front leg and keeps falling. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | neutered | 55 lbs

My dog can’t walk and his right front leg and when he does he falls

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2019

It sounds like he is suffering from a very serious leg injury, you need to take him to the vet as soon as possible today to get it checked and treated, an xray may very well be needed if a fracture is suspected.

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