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Noticing your pet limping can be a cause for alarm.
Lameness is generally due to an injury or physical abnormality. However, it isn’t always an indication that your pet is in pain. There are many factors, including age, weight, and breed, that may contribute to your pet’s gait and behavior. There are several underlying issues that that can cause limping in in animals.
Lameness in Pets
Lameness can be present in one or multiple lets, and it can be consistent or may come and go. It can worsen after exercise or after a period of rest. Sometimes it can even be worse at certain times of day. Some common signs that your pet is experiencing an issue include:
Limping
Loss of muscular tissue in one leg
Not placing a paw on the ground correctly
Refusal to place weight on a leg
Swelling around the joints
Inability to walk or run normally
Signs of pain or discomfort in a leg
Difficulty climbing stairs or jumping
Other changes to their gait
Arthritis
Congenital abnormalities
Insect stings
Nerve damage
Trauma such as a broken bone or dislocation
Overexertion
Inflammatory diseases
Damaged or broken claws
Genetic disorders
Infection
Dysplasia
Wounds to paw pads
Bone cancer
Our Orthopedic Services
Pelvic Fracture
Cruciate Ligament Surgery
Coxofemoral Luxation – Toggle pin repair
Common Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon Injury
Joint Luxation
Tibia/fibula Fracture Repair
Patellar Luxation – Unilateral repair
Femur or Humerus Fracture Repair
Oncologic Surgeries
Radius/ulna Fracture Repair
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
Schedule You Pet’s Orthopedic Appointment in Stuart
If you’ve observed your pet favoring a leg or you notice a in their gait, reach out to us today to schedule an appointment for pet orthopedics in Stuart.