With horses, I would do stall rest and bute for a few days and see how things are, but obviously a dog is not a horse.
My 2 year old large dog suddenly appeared 3 legged lame last night (LH). I could not find any obvious sore spots when manipulating the leg, had no yiping or pain reaction to touch, no obvious swelling, etc. He would touch down on his toe a bit but was essentiall non-weight bearing on the leg.
This is morning he is a bit better, weight bearing, takes some almost normal steps and some very lame looking steps. Has an appetite, doesnât appear to be in any significant pain.
I can can manage him pretty well at home, keeping him lying down with minimal movement, so was considering keeping him home over the weekend. But Iâm also less familiar with dog lameness issues and wasnât sure what the true severity of something like this is and what the typical causes might be.
Im a bit strapped for cash at the moment and while I will obviously take him if need be I would prefer to avoid a vet appointment that will likely end up with a ârest him and letâs see how he is in a few daysâ outcome.
TIA!
