Limping Dog on a Rear Leg: Things to Consider

When a dog limps on a rear leg look for cracked nails; rashes, stickers, wounds, blisters on the pads; cuts or bruises on the legs; sprains of the joints or muscles. For common, over the counter remedies you can use for minor illnesses: http://dogdishdiet.com

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[andreaoldham]

My 70 pound pit mix dog was diagnosed with a cruciate ligament tear, but there was no "drawer" movement in her knees. The vet wasn't very clear about the x-rays, but said there could me a mild to moderate tear in both knees. She only limps after sleeping and riding for a long period of time and when she is active, but I've tried to limit that and she is on a diet. Can there be another diagnosis? I've taken her to 3 different vets and 2 didn't even look at the x-rays. Thank you.

[DrGregDVM]

@andreaoldham Pitts commonly injure their ACL ligaments but other causes of pain in the hindquarters could be from the lower back or the hips. These other causes should be visible on the x rays or feeling when the pain comes from. If the stifles are extended and they hurt,that's where the problem is.Be thankful that the pain is mild. Make sure she gets glucosamine chondroitin daily 1 cap or a chicken wing 2-3x weekly(Dog Dish Diet) Fish oil caps 1-2 daily also help

[DrGregDVM]

@bigcloud950 Couple people and lift

[bigcloud950]

@DrGregDVM oh ok thanks doc but like my dog cant come in b/c we have steps that lead to the front door and she cant come up do you know any tips on how to get her in -Bigcloud950

[DrGregDVM]

@bigcloud950 A 75 pound dog could get 1-2 aspirin twice daily for a few days

[bigcloud950]

@DrGregDVM would that be like over dosing? b/c my dog weights like 75 pounds

[DrGregDVM]

@panbazo007 Thanks for the additional diagnostic rule outs. For the lay public I often don't make it too complicated. But for students, techs, and vets watching I should include everything!

[panbazo007]

The radiograph also help to visualize the bone stucture for tumors, infections hair line fractures.

[DrGregDVM]

@bigcloud950 I adult aspirin per thirty pounds twice daily helps a bunch!

[bigcloud950]

@DrGregDVM Dear Dr.Greg are you saying i can actually give my dog with a broke leg asprin like asprin for me and you?