The dog suddenly limped

The dog suddenly limped:

1,The soles of the feet and legs are injured, the soles of the dog's feet and legs are scratched by foreign objects, the soles of the feet have wounds and thorns, etc., you should first check whether the soles of the dogs are injured, clean up the foreign objects and disinfect them in time.

2,Long-term calcium deficiency, long-term single diet, and insufficient intake of nutrients lead to calcium deficiency in dogs. It is necessary to give the dog calcium supplements, and take the dog to the sun to promote the absorption of calcium.

3.Arthritis, common joint problems in dogs include hip dysplasia, bone injury, arthritis, etc. It is more common in some medium and large dogs, such as golden retrievers, huskies, etc., and some small dogs with relatively long spines, such as dachshunds , can also cause spinal nerve damage due to a herniated disc or spinal cord injury, resulting in lameness.

4.Some owners always take their dogs to play and run, such as walking their dogs on bicycles. Excessive exercise can cause lame dogs. Although walking the dog can increase the amount of exercise, it is necessary to control the time and intensity of exercise.

5. The dog has nerve or blood clot problems. Thrombosis can also lead to sudden limp or inability to touch the ground, requiring further evaluation at the hospital for ultrasound examination and blood pressure measurement.

6. The nails are too long. Too long nails will cause walking pain. You need to observe the dog's nails more often. If they are too long, they should be cut off.

7. Pretend to be lame. Dogs understand human nature and will deliberately limp to attract the attention of their owners. Dogs stop limping when they get attention or a desired treat.

8. Dogs suffering from dactylitis may have red and swollen abscesses on the soles of the feet. Clean the wounds and bandage the dogs in time, and use both internally and externally for severe cases.

How to deal with the sudden lameness of the dog's legs:

When you find a dog limping suddenly at home, you should let it calm down first, pet it, and see if there is any obvious pain in its leg. Next check to see if the temperature of their soles is normal. Evaluate whether your dog's overall mental state and appetite are affected. If your dog continues to limp, take it to the hospital for further diagnosis and treatment. If it is caused by calcium deficiency, you need to give your dog calcium supplements, and take your dog to the sun to promote calcium absorption. If it is because of the nails, you need to observe the dog's nails more often. If they are too long, cut them off directly.