Why is my dog whining and limping, shifting pain in his legs?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Her age and breed will make certain causes more likely. For example, young large breed dogs are prone to a shifting leg lameness caused by a disease known as eosinophilic panosteitis. Older dogs are more likely to have arthritis. In the meantime, keep her as quiet as possible to allow her body to rest. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on the symptoms you are describing, I would recommend having Zeus examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He may be in pain from a leg injury causing him to not want to move much and also could be affecting his appetite / thirst. Another possibility is that Zeus is currently dealing with Tick Paralysis. There are also other possible causes but these are just a couple. I would get him in sooner rather than later and if that means taking him in as an emergency, I would certainly do so. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Thor's care today! Lameness or pain can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. For now, try to rest him as much as possible which in itself can make a big difference. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Zeus's care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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.

He could have a sprain, ligament issue, infection (Lyme), inflammation, etc. If the limp continues than have him examined by a vet to determine the cause. Your vet can do an orthopedic exam and then take x-rays, if needed, to help diagnose. He may need to continue the Carprofen to help with any pain and inflammation.

I would recommend seeing a veterinarian. At 8 months of age this may be something like a luxating patella (where the knee cap pops in and out). They can limp or not put weight on the hind limb if the knee cap is out of place. Which could explain why one day she seemed hurt in one leg and now hurt in another. It could also be that she just hurt her leg like a soft tissue injury. This can be either a sprain or a ligament injury. If Hazel is dragging her leg (which is does not look like she is) it may be her back. Your veterinarian will perform a physical examination and see if the knee caps are in place and if Hazel has any discomfort or swelling in any joints or parts of her leg. They may recommend X-rays depending on the physical examination if your veterinarian thinks there is a bone injury. Dogs can also get tick diseases that cause shifting leg lameness (where they are lame on one leg and then the next day lame on another). Although these diseases are not common in your part of the country it is not something to completely rule out since we do see them sometimes. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.