My dog fell down stairs, limped, has bruising. Should I call the vet?

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My dog fell of some stairs and I worried about her front left leg. She originally limped for a minute, but has since put pressure on it and doesn’t seemed bothered. I did notice 2 small areas that lost fur and there is some bruising. Will she need to be seen or can she take it easy for a few days. With gentle manipulation of her leg and foot she seemed fine and did not react. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 70 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If Nala is walking comfortably, you can definitely just take it easy for a few days to see if she develops any stiffness. I really do not think she needs to be seen on emergency. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog fell down stairs, limped, has bruising. Should I call the vet?

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