Why is my Rottweiler's front leg still limping after vet visits?

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3yr M rottweiler 60kgs. Sudden onset of limp in right front leg, esp noticeable after resting but gets less obvious as he walks.No swelling felt & no painspots.Vet xrayed his wrist&paw and found very minor swelling. Prescribed meloxicam but the limp returned after course.2nd time he prescribed meloxicam + prednesolone, gave stomach ulcers and limp returned.3rd time he gave just prednesolone but limp returned after course again.Vet insists no need to examine elbow/shoulder.Vet clueless pls advice. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 3 years old | 132 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It's hard for me to say what could be going on without examining Oskar and seeing the x-rays. My concern in a Rottweiler that has persistent limping despite anti-inflammatories would be osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. I would recommend discussing additional diagnostics with your vet, including repeat x-rays, and possibly a biopsy or CT scan.

Why is my Rottweiler's front leg still limping after vet visits?

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