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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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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

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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