Dog limping after playing outside, then walking normally. What's wrong?

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Maddie was just playing outside and is lifting her right side leg off the ground and was rolling over and not really wanting to put weight on it. She’s slowing putting weight on it and walking and running normally and occasionally lifting it off the ground. Is this normal and what should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old | 19 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. If Maddie is beginning to put weight on the leg, then she may have just twisted or strained the leg. I would recommend giving her a bit of a rest for the rest of the day. No more running, jumping or playing to see if this just corrects on its own. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Dog limping after playing outside, then walking normally. What's wrong?

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