Why does my German Shepherd puppy limp and yelp after activity?

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My 9 month old German shepherd Zara has had an on and off issue with her front leg. She has been prone to jumping off our deck which is about a metre high. she acts completely normal 80% of the time. But it seems after she runs around a lot of after we come back from a walk she starts walking with a slight limp (still walking on it though). And when I bend her leg up towards her body she yelps in pain. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 9 months and 17 days old | 73 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Zara is in pain. I recommend taking her to a vet for radiographs of her leg. She could have something like growing pains, where her bones grow quicker than her body or something more concerning like osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) an inflammation or lesion of the cartilage in the joint. Either way, she needs safe medications to alleviate her pain. After a diagnosis is made, the vet can direct you to the best treatment method. Good luck and kisses to Zara!

Why does my German Shepherd puppy limp and yelp after activity?

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