WWYD dog lame right hind

moppett

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Just after your advice and opinions!
I took the dogs down to the beach yesterday for a long walk and the 3 of them were running like loons, jumping off sand dunes and chasing/tumbling over each other. Towards the end of the walk and once we got home I noticed Anjo was slower, stiff and not tracking up with his right hind, he was also a bit tucked up with an arched back.
It didn't stop him from trotting round the garden, running after the neighbours cat, but last night once settled on the sofa he was whining and feeling sorry for himself but I thought he was just feeling stiff as they all ran themselves ragged. He's still sore today and walking stiffly round the house.
Would you rest him for a day or so and if no better take him to the vets? Or would you take him to the vets asap?
Tea and toast for your wisdom!
 
Strict rest three days, short lead walks for a couple of days. If no improvement, vets. If he's torn a cruciate, he's going to need either conservative management or even possibly an op to repair. It doesn't take much for it to rupture. Hope he improves and it's just a strain.
 
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