If you find that your dog’s hind legs are lame, and the dog is limping when walking, it may be due to joint, trauma, calcium deficiency and other problems. First check whether the dog’s foot pads and legs have any obvious trauma or punctures; then start from Stroke and press the dog's waist to its legs, and observe whether there is any abnormal pain or resistance. If there is obvious resistance or obvious trauma, you need to go to a professional pet hospital for examination and treatment of the wound. If the hind leg suddenly becomes lame due to muscle strain, the dog can be allowed to rest slowly. At the same time, we can also perform some physical therapy on the dog, such as hot compress, massage, etc.
1. Arthritis problem:
If the dog shows obvious resistance, there is obvious redness and swelling in the painful area, and often licks the joints of the legs, then the dog may still have arthritis. Had arthritis. It is recommended that pet owners take their dogs to a professional pet hospital for relevant symptomatic examinations and active treatment. They can also arrange some foods that are good for joint health in their daily diet.
2. Trauma issues
If a dog suddenly becomes lame in its hind legs while walking normally or playing with other dogs, the owner should immediately ask for help Check whether the dog's foot pads have been punctured by sharp objects. If there is obvious trauma, the dog's wounds need to be cleaned and disinfected in time. If the wound is serious or large, it is still recommended to go to a professional pet hospital for debridement to avoid wound infection and inflammation.
3. Calcium deficiency problem
Dogs may also suffer from nutritional imbalance due to calcium deficiency. If the dog does not absorb enough calcium in the body, it will also cause a sudden limp when walking. , then the owner should pay more attention to the dog's calcium supplement every day. In the daily diet, the dog can be provided with calcium-rich foods or health products to help the dog obtain calcium.