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A dog can limp for multiple reasons. Some are serious and others are not. Either way, identify the cause of the lameness and act on it.
Accident or injury: a dog can be injured or be injured in an accident due to a shock, a fall, a false movement or even an activity that is too intense causing a tear. In this case, the dog may start to limp with pain. The latter can be caused by a fracture, a breakdown, a muscle or ligament tear, tendonitis, dislocation, sprain, etc. Lameness then occurs suddenly.
A sore: the dog walks without protection, which can cause sores on his legs. These can be caused by frost, a bite, a cut, a crack, a blister, irritation, the presence of a foreign body (splinter, spikelet, etc.), etc. There too the trouble is sudden.
A growth disorder: during its growth, the dog can develop joint and bone disorders. Some are mild and go away with age, but others have serious consequences and require care. Lameness usually manifests gradually.
A disease: certain pathologies can cause lameness, as is the case with osteoarthritis. Elderly or sensitive dogs are thus affected in the joints and any movement becomes painful. Lyme disease, caused by tick bites, as well as Leishmaniasis can cause this type of joint pain which results in lameness. The same is true of bone tumors. In this case also the lameness progressively evolves.
What to do when a dog limps