My dog is limping but seems fine. When should I take her to the vet?

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My Newfoundland has been limping for 3 days. Let's me touch leg and foot up and down. Diean't seem to be in any pain. Wants to run and play. How many days should I give her to heal or should we go to Vet? She doean't hold paw up. Is eating & drinking as normal.... Pet's info: Dog | Newfoundland | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 180 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can give her about a week. Make sure she rests, and only leash walking to eliminate. If she still limps in a week, or of the limping gets worse, she will need to see a vet for an exam, x-ray and pain medicine and other treatments depending on the diagnosis.

My dog is limping but seems fine. When should I take her to the vet?

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