My dog is limping and won't put weight on paw, no visible injury?

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I believe my dog had a stone or hard piece of food in paw because I heard tapping when walking then it stopped, but now she's limping and won't put weight on it. I've checked it and don't see anything. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | American Bully | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 65 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If you can't find the stone or a visible wound, I would keep Naija on kennel rest with leashed potty walks only for a few days to see if it helps resolve the limp. However if she is acting as if she is in pain, licking at the paw, won't bear weight on it at all, the limp doesn't resolve, or there is a wound visible, it is best to seek out veterinary care ASAP. It is possible the object caused a cut deeper than you can see, has worked its way under the skin of the toes, or caused another injury that requires care.

My dog is limping and won't put weight on paw, no visible injury?

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