Why is my border collie limping, paw swollen, not eating or drinking?

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My border collie started limping yesterday, left front paw, he’s not injured to my knowledge. He was running around in the park lately which he doesn’t do often since I have a big backyard. His paw looks swollen but when I put pressure on it he doesn’t wince or anything & ive been stretching & bending his leg & he’s not making noises but he’s also very docile he would never bite me. He’s not eating unless I bring him little pieces of his food & not drinking unless I bring him water in a straw. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 9 years and 3 months old | 60 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Please have him assessed for fever and pain by a vet as soon as possible. I would be concerned he may have cellulitis, an infection under the skin. Xrays may be recommended to rule out bone injury also given his refusal to walk

Why is my border collie limping, paw swollen, not eating or drinking?

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