My Dog Is Wlaking On 3 Legs

[Janba]

I posted this in general as I amy get more replies.

Cole is refusing to out weight on his hind leg. He was fine till he fell asleep on the lounge. He seems a bit tender in the knee and foot but is not reallly reacting to pressure anywhere on his leg nor does he seem to be in pain. He has 1-1 hips so not a HD problem. I have metacam but I am reluctant to give it to him if I don't know the reason for his lameness.

Any suggestions as to what it might be would be appreciated.

Thanks

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[Erny]

Janba - I think a Vet visit is warranted. Lameness can be due to so many things. Personally I wouldn't be giving any meds prior to the Vet visit. Sounds to me as though he is comfortable enough off when off his leg.

[Janba]

Janba - I think a Vet visit is warranted. Lameness can be due to so many things. Personally I wouldn't be giving any meds prior to the Vet visit. Sounds to me as though he is comfortable enough off when off his leg.

He will go to the vets first thing tomorrow if he is still lame. I haven't given the metacam because I don't know why he is lame.

I suppose I panic because he has a busy few weeks ahead working and he is my baby so I don't want anything to be wrong with him.

[Tassie]

Oh poor Cole (and poor you Janba). Let's hope it's just something temporary - but I'd certainly be off to the vet (with no meds ahead of time), as you're planning. I guess you're thinking, as I would be - worst case - cruciate damage - but when I thought that about Kirra, it was actually a sprained toe. Mind you, even that put her out of agility action for about 6 weeks.

Why do they do these things when there are major competitions coming up?