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Why is my dog limping on the same right leg again after a month?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 7 months and 20 days old | 51 lbs

My dog is limping for the second time. First time i took him to the vet and they gave us pain killer and inject and he didnt limp anymore. And one month later he is limping again(same right side).May i know whats wrong with him?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2019

It sounds like a recurring problem with Melo and it may be something like hypertrophic osteodystrophy or panosteitis. I recommend taking him back into the vet on Monday and I recommend an x-ray of the leg.

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