The dog's leg is lame or injured

Cause:

If the dog is lame suddenly, especially after strenuous exercise, it is likely to be injured. Injuries can range from mild to severe. If they are mild, they may be just soft tissue injuries. If they are serious, they may be fractures, joint dislocations, ligament ruptures, etc. Of course, if the paw is cut by a stone, the dog will also suffer from lameness due to pain, but the impact is not significant.

Solution:

Don't move the injured leg casually, as it may make the injury worse, and the dog may be bitten because of the pain. If your legs are swollen or you can't reach the ground at all, you need to seek medical attention immediately. If it is just a slight lameness, you can try to limit the pet's movements and let the dog have a good rest to see if it gets better. If the pain persists for more than 24 hours, you need to go to the hospital.

The dog’s legs may be lame or due to inflammation

Reason:

If the skin is damaged due to inflammation or infection, bacteria invade and later cause pustules or joints infections, etc. It is common for dogs who go out to be bitten by other stray dogs and then develop pustules. In this case, the leg will be lame and it needs timely anti-inflammation.

Solution:

See a doctor promptly. The doctor will check your temperature to see if there are any remaining wounds on your skin, and may need X-rays and blood tests. For suspected pustules, a needle sample may be needed to see if there is infection.

Dogs may have lame legs due to arthritis

Causes:

Lame legs due to arthritis are relatively common, and are more common with older dogs, obesity or For dogs with calcium deficiency, the lameness of chronic arthritis will gradually worsen, but injuries can also cause arthritis to suddenly worsen.

Solution:

Use joint nutrition products, such as Wangxiang Joint Bao for dogs, which can strengthen bones and prevent arthritis. If you are really in pain, you may need to take painkillers.

The dog’s legs may be lame because of the spine

Reasons:

Spinal problems are also common in dogs, especially dachshunds with particularly long backs. Damage to spinal nerves caused by disc herniation or spinal injury can cause loss of movement in the hind legs, loss of pain, and even the inability to urinate normally.

Solution:

Be sure to seek medical treatment promptly. The doctor will do a neurological exam and X-rays to identify the affected areas of the spine. If conditions permit, myelography, CT or MRI will have more accurate results. Depending on the severity of the condition, doctors will choose medication or surgery.

Dogs may be lame due to genetics or malnutrition

Cause:

If a dog has a disease caused by genetics or development, the age at which lameness usually appears It is relatively small and unlikely to be sudden. Such as canine hip dysplasia, elbow hypoplasia, etc. Imbalanced nutrition during childhood can also lead to poor bone and joint development.

Solution:

Go to the hospital for examination first. X-rays may be needed for diagnosis. Depending on the severity, medication or surgery may be needed. To prevent this kind of problem, dogs must eat food suitable for young pets during their childhood, ensure nutritional balance, and reasonably arrange the amount of exercise for dogs.