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My puppy's leg is swollen, he's throwing up, won't eat, and cries.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

puppy back leg in the elbow area is swollen, he won't eat or drink and is throwing up. when you touch him or go to pick him up he screams and cries

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Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 16th, 2018

Your puppy needs to be seen by a veterinarian today as this sounds like an emergency. It is obviously in pain, and it is showing signs of a severe infection such as parvo. Please take your puppy to a PetER now.
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