What should I do if my dog suddenly limps?
Check the foot mats
Dogs playing outdoors can easily step on sharp objects that can injure the pads, such as small stones or broken glass. If there is a foreign object in the dog’s foot pads, remove it first and then disinfect it with Yunnan Baiyao. Some dogs may also fight with other dogs, or their own accidental fall and other accidental injuries may cause the dog limp, so the dog limp the first time to check to see if the dog has trauma. If there is a wound, it is recommended that the owner bandage the wound to prevent the dog from licking the second infection.
Chronic calcium deficiency
If you check the pads of the dog’s feet are not injured, the dog is likely to be lame due to calcium deficiency. Calcium is one of the most important guarantees for the healthy development of the dog’s bones, if the dog is in daily life, only eat a single dog food, no other nutrients intake, the dog is very easy to calcium deficiency, the dog lack of calcium will make the bones stunted, ribs ectopia, etc., will affect the dog’s normal walking, so if the dog appears to have a slight weakness of the legs, limp legs, then the owner has to give the dog to supplement the calcium, you can use the Woof want to Calcium Vitamins Properly give the dog calcium supplement, in the calcium supplement at the same time can also supplement vitamins and trace elements.
Arthritis or hip dysplasia
Dogs with arthritis are also more prone to limping, and a big reason for this is that dogs often go up and down stairs, sleep on cold floors, have too much air-conditioning, stay in humid environments, and are improperly bred, to name a few. The symptoms of arthritis are similar to hip dysplasia, but hip dysplasia is mainly due to genetics, especially in purebred breeds.
For this kind of leg limp, you can first take “Wang want to joint treasure” conservative treatment to observe for a period of time, if it does not work, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital to take pictures to see which aspect of the problem, if necessary, may need to do surgery.