Why is my dog limping after waking up, then walking normally?

No, it is not normal for Jasper to limp when he gets up. There are a number of joint diseases that puppies can get that affect them when they are growing. Some of them require treatment to prevent problems later in life and some just require pain medications. I would certainly recommend having your veterinarian examine Jasper to see what is going on and determine the best treatment for him now and to make sure he doesn't have problems later in life. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If you don't see an obvious injury, you can limit Shorty's exercise for a day or so and see if the lameness improves. If not, I would recommend a vet visit to ensure there is not an orthopedic problem.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Osito. There are many causes of lameness in a dog. Start by checking his paw to ensure there is not something stuck in his fur or a broken toe nail. He would likely be licking the paw in this case. If not, then he could be experiencing arthritis. This is common in the hip and knee joints. Other possibilities are a displaced kneecap, a torn ligament in the knee, a fractured leg, a bone tumor or an autoimmune disease attacking the joints. He will need to see his veterinarian to determine where he is painful. X-rays will likely be recommended. In the meantime, keep him quiet to allow his body to rest. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

I am sorry to hear about Oscar. Some tick-borne diseases can result in shifting lameness between legs and lethargy. Another possiblity if he is a larger breed dog is panosteitis, which is like a growing pain in dogs. It can become quite severe and cause lethargy and decreased appetite. You can read more about this at https://www.vin.com/veterinarypartner/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4953019. I would recommend bringing Oscar in to the vet's office for examination to determine why he is so uncomfortable, which will help determine his treatment. Best of luck to you and Oscar.

One of the most common reasons we will see a dog limp after they get up from resting is arthrits in a joint. Since Maggie is 9 years old, that is certainly a possibility. A complete cruciate tear will result in an unstable joint and will have lameness that occurs at a walk or run, but a partial cruciate tear is not unstable and can result in a lameness that is worse after resting. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Maggie to see what they find on exam, then see what their recommendation is for treatment. A joint supplement may be enough for Maggie or she may need a prescription medication. It really depends on her examination. I am including more information about treatment for arthritis below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=587 Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Poor Alfie! It sounds like he has a chronic problem. This could be related to an abnormality within the bone structure of his lower back, or hips. Sometimes an issue like hip dysplasia or a pinched nerve can show up like this. It would be less common, but an injury to his cruciate ligaments could also present this way. The only way to know will be to have Alfie visit his veterinarian. The doctor will palpate all his legs to determine the cause. The doctor may also need radiographs to look for changes to the bone. Until you get him into the veterinarian, he needs strict rest, so no walks, no running, no playing and try to keep stairs to a minimum. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, sorry to hear about bandit. It could be changes associated with his leg that are worsened by cold weather. Things to consider include arthritis, and other joint diseases (hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament tear) depending on which leg he is limping on. Bandit could benefit from an orthopedic exam and imaging such as x-rays of his limping leg to further assess the cause of his lameness. In the interim, you could promote a lean body weight for bandit to decrease the stress on his joints and limit any hard impact activity such as running, rough playing, or jumping. Hope this helps and best of luck.