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My dog can barely walk on his back legs after dog park play.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 7 months old | 75 lbs

I took my dog to the dog park and he was running around alot with other dogs. The next day he could barely walk on his back legs

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 24th, 2018

If it just started you can let him rest for a few days with minimal walking and minimal physical exercise, if it does not improve within 3-4 days you will have to take him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, he might need pain killers for a few days. if the vet think it's something more serious such as a fracture, joint injury or foreign body, he might recommend to have an xray done as well.

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