Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• Lameness and limping can be caused by different things.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • How old is your dog?
  • Has this happened before?
  • Is your dog currently on any medications or supplements?
  • Does the lameness/limping improve after your dog starts moving?
  • Does your dog have difficulty rising after resting?
• Your dog may need:
  • A musculoskeletal exam
  • Sedation for deep palpation to feel the joints
  • Diagnostic testing, such as x-rays
  • Blood testing for diseases such as Lyme disease

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