Lameness, Limping

Limping can be due to acute soft tissue injury (sprain, strain, bruising), flare up of chronic disease (arthritis) and various bone or joint diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and Lyme disease.

Pain management, measures to reduce inflammation, and appropriate diagnostics (which may include x-rays, Lyme testing, joint taps, etc) are needed.

In many cases, rest and simple medications may be appropriate but always call a veterinarian for advice. Many medications suitable for people are unsafe for dogs or cats. Many medications safe for dogs are dangerous for cats.

Pet Poisonings: Algae | Antifreeze | Chocolate | Easter Lily, Other Lily plants, and Cats | Garbage Intoxication | Grapes and Raisins | Household and Prescription Medications | Lawn and Garden Chemicals | Mushrooms | Poinsettias | Potpourri Oils | Rodent Poisons | Varmint Poisons, Other | Xylitol toxicity