How can you tell if someone is limping?
Common accompanying symptoms of limping
- Pain in the foot or leg.
- Hip pain.
- Weakness or numbness in the legs or feet.
- Difficulty standing from a seated position.
- Shooting pain down the backs of the legs.
- Frequent falls.
- Feeling of imbalance.
- Inability to flex the toes.
When to call the vet if your dog is limping?
When in doubt about your dog’s condition, call your vet or a nearby after-hours clinic for advice. When dogs have mild limps or problems affecting multiple legs, it can be difficult to determine which leg they are favoring.
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What should I do if my dog is limping and can’t walk?
In cases of severe pain or swelling: If the dog is large and is able to walk on three legs, allow him to walk to the car and take him to the vet immediately. Small dogs will need to be gently carried. If the dog is suffering from back pain rather than a swollen limb, cradle him while carrying him to the car.
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When in doubt about your dog’s condition, call your vet or a nearby after-hours clinic for advice. When dogs have mild limps or problems affecting multiple legs, it can be difficult to determine which leg they are favoring.
What should you do if your cat is limping?
If your cat is limping, you may fear that it has a broken bone. Cats experience broken bones due to impact injuries. This may involve road traffic accidents or falling from a height. If your cat is limping, check the leg in question. Just because a bone is not protruding, it does not mean it isn’t broken. The cat may have a minor fracture.
Why does my cat have a limp on his paw?
Common reasons for a cat to limp include trauma, arthritis (joint pain), and infection. Some senior cats overexert themselves while exercising, causing temporary lameness. Your cat could have an issue with its paw due to plant or insect stings, a trapped foreign object, or overgrown nails. Sometimes cats will have a skeletal defect.
In cases of severe pain or swelling: If the dog is large and is able to walk on three legs, allow him to walk to the car and take him to the vet immediately. Small dogs will need to be gently carried. If the dog is suffering from back pain rather than a swollen limb, cradle him while carrying him to the car.