Puppy Limping

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My 6 month old border collie pup has developed a limp in the past week

it is very intermittent, she seems happy in herself and it doesn't seem to be hurting her

i have kept her crated today and it seems to have helped a bit

i will get her to the vets tuesday if its still not gone

has anyone got any suggestions / previous experiences with this?
 
Which leg? Does she hold the leg up or just limp? Is it before during or after exercise? Can you touch her paw, leg or back?
 
it is her front left leg, she just has a limp in the trot pace, i have checked her all over for heat or bumps or any sign of pain ans she seems absolutely fine
 
Probably just growing discomfort. If she starts holding the leg up or the limp gets worse take her to a vet. Just check the dew claws too, cause they can be overlooked and cause some pain.
 
My Ridgey pup developed a limp when she was 6 months old. It was apparent when she had just got up and walked off within a few minutes. We put it down to the fact that she liked to hoon around using the furniture as Spring boards! We tried to keep her quieter(!?) after speaking to out vet and it has now gone. Although she still hoons! I would have a chat with your vet though.
 
Vets to get a diagnosis - if pano confirmed by x-ray at least then you know during future occurrences and can probably save the money of further consultations.
 
gunnergundog said:
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^^^^ This. In a six month old pup and were there no obvious reason for lameness, then I would be very worried. Any period of growth in any dog or horse should be very carefully monitored. 'Should' (and I'm only advising caution), the problem be growth related, then a competent vet may advise a consideration to both diet and exercise levels.

The above is the worst scenario and in a collie it would be unlikely, but the possibility shouldn't be ignored. Will you let us know the outcome?

Alec.
 
Agree with Alec and gunnerg, get checked at the vets Could well be pano and as long as exercise is suitably restricted should resolve as your dog finishes growing, but you need to have a diagnosis.
 
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