My dog's back paw hurts after play, but vet says he's fine. Why?

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The last 4 weeks I will take my dog out to play an hour after he plays his back left paw starts to hurt him and he will not walk on it. Also sometimes it randomly happens when he stays indoors. The pain is off and on. sometimes he is perfectly fine and other times he is not. I took him to my vet 2 weeks ago and they said he is perfectly fine. I check his paws for any bug bites or foreign object. I check between his toes and I couldn't find anything. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 19 days old | 15 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Crash. If he comes inside licking the paw, I worry about an insect bite or sting or something stuck in his paw such as a piece of plant material like you mentioned. If he is just holding the leg up, the pain could be from higher up in the limb. He could have been excited at the veterinary appointment which allows the adrenaline to over ride the pain he is likely experiencing at home. Is it always the same leg? Some puppies will experience lameness that shifts legs as they grow. If no pain was found in his leg, he could be experiencing neck pain. This can radiate down the leg causes referred pain. If it continues, he should be re-evaluated and may need x-rays to determine the cause of his pain. I hope this information helps!

My dog's back paw hurts after play, but vet says he's fine. Why?

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