6 1/2 month stiff limping

I have a 6 1/2 month english lab that was limping or stiff so i let him rest and it was doing good ,i took him out side and he was off leash and if i got to far he run to me,maybe outside 20 minutes,now he stiff and kinda limpimg but hard to tell where exactly,im not a rich man so xrays and stuff costly? or could it be pano ,i felt everyrhing and he doesnt seem in pain,

 

Tell us a bit more if you can. Which leg and how severe ? Is he touching the toe to ground or holding it up most of the time ? Labs are tough and usually hide their pain, they will work on a damaged leg just to please their owner so please give more details and tell us the signs and symptoms. Someone here has probably experience the same and can help you but it’s best you get the Veteranarian to see him ASAP That’s only way know for sure. You might be causing more damage that will be more expensive later to rectify. Hope all ends well.

 

I agree with @Johnny Walker , best to get him checked out. Usually delaying a vet visit costs more in the long run. He may not need x-rays - a good vet can tell a lot by watching your dog walk and manipulating his leg. A vet can also advise you if a specific rest protocol is needed, for example a week or more of on-leash only or otherwise restricted activity. Hope you get good news at the vet and your pup feels better!

 

Hi there, try not to panic, a limp usually means just a pulled muscle or similar... HOWEVER, you must take him to the vet to have this checked out. Ignoring it could make the situation much worse.

 

He has vet appointment at 1.15 today,will let you jnow what they fine,he walk alright just gets up real slow and maybe slight limp on right rear but mostly just getting up ,i felt and he didnt mind me touching him anywhere

 

Good luck, hope it's just a sprain.

 

Hope it's nothing serious x

 

Me too,little nervous though,always think the worst,ha

 

I think that goes with the territory, we just love them.

 

Non stop ,this worrying , but they are worth it !

 

They really are.....just love them

 

Hope he’s ok

 

Well my daughter took to the vet,they didnt do xrays yet,they said he was growing to fast and that he was over weight,put him on inflammatory meds for 4 days,and if not better then xrays,i have been feeding him all pro sport as told by breeder,the vet said to put him on puppy food till year old,i felt bad that he was over weight ,he is 70 lbs ,but he is english lab they are little hea ier ,feel stupid now,ha

 

We are learning all the time with out pups, don't feel bad. We changed Maxx's food too quickly and he got quite sick and we felt like the worst humans on the planet. Everyone has been there

 

70 pounds is very heavy for a six month old though... Good thing you had him checked by the vet. And yes, puppy food for large breeds will make sure he doesn't grow too fast, which is important as that can lead to joint damage.

 

Ok its been 2 weeks he was doing good but took him on short walk and the grandkids took him out now he has hard time getting up again,i got him on puppy food large breed 2 cups a day ,doi keep getting inflammatory meds or what ,this sucks

 

Sounds like a trip back to the vet is needed. We are going back tomorrow for exactly the same reason. Hope he’s ok.

 

Over weight or growing to fast or what does yours have?

 

Neither. She is 4.5 years old. We aren’t sure what’s going on as she is very fit and fully grown.

 

Back to the vet, have his weight checked again, you may need more rest and anti-inflammatories or the vet may recommend an x-ray. Is he having problems on his hind or forelimbs?