If you’re asking yourself, “Why is my dog limping?” You are not the only one. Limping is quite often a sign of injury to a dog and is one of the top reasons why a dog owner is up at night searching for information on the internet or calling their veterinarian in a panic. In many cases, the injury will not be serious, and the dog can be treated by simply applying ice or resting for a little while after stepping onto something sharp or lying down awkwardly. In other cases, an injury to the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, could occur.
To better understand why dogs limp, we can break it down into categories to help you understand what’s going on, what to look for, and what to do if your dog has a limp.
