Will a dog with Lyme Disease feel soreness in the foreleg he is limping on- not wanting it to be touched?

Answer 1

Lyme Disease Symptoms:

In dogs, Lyme disease produces symptoms characterized by arthritis, though it can sometimes involve heart, nervous system and the kidneys. The arthritic joints may become swollen and hot, and there may be a fever (102 to 105 degrees) and poor appetite. Dogs may also become lame because of the disease. This painful lameness often appears suddenly and may shift from one leg to another. If untreated, it may eventually disappear, only to recur weeks or months later. The glands (lymph nodes) of the dog may also be swollen.

Many dogs suffering from Lyme Disease are taken to a veterinarian because they seem to be experiencing generalized pain and have stopped eating. Often these dogs have high fevers.

Some dogs are affected with the Lyme Disease organism for over a year before they finally show symptoms. By this time, the disease may be quite widespread in the dog's body.

Lyme Diease Diagnosis:

Diagnosis of Lyme disease in dogs is based on risk of exposure, clinical symptoms and blood testing. Only a veterinarian can make the diagnosis.

Lyme Disease Treatment:

The Lyme spirochete is a bacterium, so it can be controlled by antibiotics. However, a lengthy course of treatment may be necessary to completely eradicate the organism. With early detection, dogs may experience relief of symptoms within 24 hours of treatment. Chronic cases require longer periods of treatment.

either way, you need to take your dog to the vet.

as a side note, acl injuries only occur in hind limbs, because only hind limbs have an acl.

Answer 2

Yes, in short, this would be a symptom.

If your dog is limping, get him to a vet whether or not you think it's Lyme's Disease. Limping is a sign of pain, and pain means a problem that needs veterinary attention.

Chalice

Answer 3

That could be a sign. But lameness can be a sign for many other things. Your VET should get xrays, etc done to diagnose. Can be a simple muscle strain, foriegn object, ACL tear, or bone cancer.