i have a lab/sheperd mix and she limps or wont walk on her right leg, can anyone tell me what is wrong and what type of meds i can give her to get her back to normal, she is 8 years old...THANKS...Tony
2007-02-25 11:40:44 · 10 answers · asked by rigged2 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She needs to see a vet. It could be anything from a thorn in her paw to cancer to a broken leg to a sprain to a thousand different things. Get her into a vet ASAP. Please, don't give ANY human drugs without first speaking with a vet.
2007-02-25 11:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check to make sure there is nothing stuck in the pad of that foot like a thorn, stone, or even mat of fur. If not, take her to the vet as soon as you can. My best guess is arthritis or a broken leg but it can be virtually anything. Older dogs' bones break more easily than younger ones, just like humans. Dogs do tend to get arthritis in a spot or two as they age but only your vet can prescribe medication that can remedy arthritis pain. Do not, under any circumstances, give her human medicine. Take her to the vet before it is permanently damaged.
2007-02-25 11:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may desire to be so hassle-free as a gravel or a thorn in her paw. First, carry her in a fashion that she would be ready to't chew you. ( i know she loves you, besides the incontrovertible fact that that is an computerized reflex.) examine between her feet. See if her paw is delicate. If no longer, then examine farther up the leg until eventually you get to the shoulder. She could have a rigidity everywhere from her foot to her decrease back, that could desire to reason her to wish her leg. whether that's her leg and it is not broken, you could wrap it, like an athlete. If that is previous the leg, you may desire to be sure a vet.
2016-09-29 22:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be from old age. Or maybe she hurt her paw. You should check and see if there is anything stuck in her paw there maybe a piece of glass or a splinter. check for cuts. if you dont find anything take her to a vet. also be careful make sure she knows your not going to hurt her because she will probably think your going to hurt her and she will bite you.
2007-02-25 11:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by italianchick0843 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheppard's are know for hip dishplacia bring him to the vet that must hurt! She may need surgery and if you can not afford it there are different organizations that will help you with expenses!! so just take him in.
2007-02-25 11:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the vet. She probably has some sort of joint ailment or arthritis. you can also try a product people and animals use for these illnesses and it works called glucosamine located at petco. they are in chewable tabs.
2007-02-25 11:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as a foxtail or as serious as a broken leg. The people on Yahoo Answers can't diagnose this. Please get your baby girl to the vet.
-MM
2007-02-25 11:57:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just give it time and it will heal, and make sure you give it lots of love!
get well soon doggy
2007-02-25 11:50:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet ok
2007-02-25 11:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by lenasha a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet.idk. vets always kno!
2007-02-25 11:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by theBLONDE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋