Will jumping or play bows hurt my dog with a torn knee ligament?

Jumping on and off the couch has little chance of hurting the joints on a lean, healthy dog. The best thing you can do to prevent joint issues is to keep him at an ideal body weight. Here is a good article that explains how to tell if your dog is getting overweight: https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-diseases-associated-with-pet-obesity Also, he will have less chance of joint issues if he exercises regularly. Ideally one hour a day of walking, running or agility. If you do that, then you really have little to worry about if he jumps up and down from small heights like a couch.

There is a possibility that your dog tore a cruciate ligament in his knee. I would make him rest, ie only leash walk him to do his business outside, and otherwise not let him run or jump around. If the lameness is not gone tomorrow or significantly better, then I suggest you make an appointment with your vet for an exam. Your dog will need anti-inflammatory medication to reduce inflammation and pain.

Hello, sorry to hear about Coffee. Common problems with the back legs of dogs include hip and knee problems. In small dogs, it is offer they knee which is giving them problems. Diseases of the knee include injuries to their ACL and a dislocating knee cap. This is typically more apparent during a physical exam. In the interim, you should keep Coffee rested withou any strenuous or hard impact activity. This means not running, jumping or rough housing should be allowed. If he is not better in a few days, then he should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Kalu is a large breed dog, and it is common for them to have joint issues such as [cranial cruciate ligament rupture](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-cruciate-ligament-rupture/), meniscal damage in the knee, or degenerative diseases like [hip dysplasia](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/hip-dyspasia/). He could have also strained a ligament. I would take Kalu into the vet to diagnose what is causing the pain. In the meantime, I would not allow him to jump on the bed because it's painful, and I would restrict his activity until you know what is wrong. Don't let him run around, and leash walk him to toilet. You don't want to exacerbate an injury that is already present. Your vet can also prescribe pain meds to help make him more comfortable.

It sounds like Daddy injured himself jumping up on the bed. I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a lead only, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. He may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Restrict Riley's activity for 24 hours. When he needs to go out, leash walk him then bring him back inside as soon as he finishes his business. Prevent or avoid excessive running, jumping, rough play or stairs. Monitor for swelling, bruising or persistent lameness. If he is still favoring the leg after 48 hours or develops significant bruising or swelling, have him examined by your veterinarian.

Poor Charlie! If he does not want to play as often and does not like to have his leg extended, then those are signs that his injury is bothering him more than usual. Dogs can be stoic about pain, and just because he isn't crying out in pain does not mean he isn't in pain. Those behaviors you described indicate he is in pain. I would take him back into the vet on Monday, he may need surgery to fix the problem in his knee. Good luck, I hope this helps!