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My puppy hurt leg, won't eat/drink, can't walk. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 23 days old | 16 lbs

I have a Staffie who is 7 months old and she has hurt her rear right leg from getting caught in a fence there’s no visible swelling but is unable to weight bare on it. She is also not eating or taking fluids. What could be the cause of this?

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on March 1st, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Hallie! She is possibly not eating due to pain associated with the injury which often times can affect a dog's appetite. Of course other unrelated causes for her not to eat cannot be completely excluded. With these types of injuries, there is usually more trauma than what can be seen from the outside. I recommend that you have Hallie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may take radiographs to check her bones in the affected leg. They would be able to check the extent of her injuries and proceed with therapy as indicated. She may require antibiotics, further local wound therapy and pain control medications. Good luck and best wishes!
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