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Why is my dog limping and one leg looks longer or stretched?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 8 years and 11 months old

My dog is limping and one of her legs is more stretched than the other. What does that mean?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2019

It sounds like your pet could have dislocated her hip joint. Please have her exaxmined by your vet to have this checked. X-rays of her leg will likely be needed. Best of luck moving forward and I hope that you can get Pancha's leg repaired soon. Take care.

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