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Ways To Help A Limping Dog
What would you do if your dog is limping? Apparently, a dog that is limping is in pain. To be able to alleviate the pain that makes the dog uncomfortable it is necessary to determine the cause of the dog’s condition. Any one that have had the chance to have dogs for a pet would know that these animals are very energetic. As such, pet parents make sure that dogs are given opportunities to let off steam as this is an important technique of preventing the pet from developing unwanted behaviors. But how can a dog get its full quota of exercise if its mobility is impaired due to a limp?
There are many reasons why a dog would limp. Nothing much can be done if the limp is caused by a broken bone as this case would naturally need a vet’s knowhow. However, a dog owner can do a hands-on examination to determine other causes of the dog’s impaired mobility. A limp that is caused by a damaged toenail, a thorn or a cut on the foot pads or a small rock that was lodged on the paws, can be easily remedied at home. The limping dog is obviously in pain and the discomfort can be eased by removing the thorn or by treating the wound. These kinds of wounds heal fast and after a day or two the dog would be its usual energetic self.
Dogs are very energetic thus it would not be surprising is pulled muscles, sprains or soft tissue trauma would happen. Sprains or soft tissue trauma does not really need a vet consult as the condition can be righted simply by letting the dog rest. The dog’s mobility may be restricted by the limp but being highly energetic, dogs would still try to use the injured limb so that a dog owner would be challenged to restrain the dog. To prevent the dog from using the injured foot, it would be best confine the pet in a crate.
Limping and impaired mobility is commonly seen in older dogs. Mature dogs similar to old people are weighed down by pain associated with the deterioration of joints and ligaments . Impaired mobility and limping is seen in dogs suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia and abnormality of hip and leg bones.
These cases would put the pet under agonizing pain thus a pet owner has to bring the pet to a veterinary facility as soon as possible so that the pain the dog is suffering from can be alleviated. Thorough physical examination and x-rays will be necessary to properly diagnose the condition of the dog. Limping dogs would suffer immense pain thus vets commonly prescribe medications to alleviate the pain and discomfort.
At Sarah’s Dogs you can read more about what to do if the dog is limping, first aid for dogs and many other interesting dog facts.
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