Why is my dog limping after a walk with no visible paw injury?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 9 years and 3 months old | 11 lbs
Took my Shitzu for a walk earlier today, he started limping I thought he steped on something but we can’t see nothing on his paw, he is still limping
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Published on February 24th, 2020
He may have stepped on something sharp or hard that pierced or bruised his pad that you can't see. If he is still limping in the morning, I recommend getting him seen by your vet to determine what happened and how best to treat it.
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Published on March 8th, 2020
She could have a muscle sprain or strain, bruise in the pad from stepping on a rock or thorn, or even a broken bone (there are tons of tiny bones in the foot). I would recommend taking Blue to the vet if she is still limping in the morning.
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