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Limping Leg

Rating: 8
Posted on 2008/03/15 by Mrs. N. s
Sadie
Sadie

Our 8 year-old cocker spaniel began limping suddenly after being outside. Because we live in a rural area, there are no emergency vets. We have checked her foot/leg. There are no scratches, cuts, etc. and she does not seem to be in any pain when her foot/leg are touched. What could be wrong, and what can be done until she can be taken to the vet on Monday?

Two Response(s) to “Limping Leg”:

  • Experienced Advisor Barry St.george says:

    March 15th, 2008 at 05:57 PM

    Hello.....

    A few things come to mind.

    1) she just over did it and just plain old rest will do.

    2) Sprain

    3) Knee cap is moving in and out of place

    4) Torn cruciate ligament 

     

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    I hope that answers your question

    Regards,

    Barry

     

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  • Experienced Advisor Barry St.george says:

    March 15th, 2008 at 06:09 PM

    Oh! Sorry I forgot about the possibility of something like a piece of glass, stick, thorn in the foot.

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