A few weeks ago, Desi came up limping after a hard day of playing in the back yard. Most of the time, Desi seems to be fine as she does not limp at all. However, after a long run or a few sudden bursts around the yard, Desi starts to limp once her muscles cool down.
Desi's owners decided to let her rest for a few days in hopes that some rest and relaxation would be all that she needs to recovery. This strategy was attempted a few times and unfortunately, Desi is not getting any better as she still has a limp. With all 'home remedy' options exhausted, Desi now must go to the vet this weekend to get her leg checked out.
We mention Desi's injury because we want to make sure that you're aware of any injuries that your canine may be experiencing. Obviously, a limp probably indicates an injury to your dog, but there are other signs to look for.
If your dog is shaking, that may be a sign of an injury (or the dog has indigestion or an internal issue). When a dog shakes, many times that means the dog is experiencing some level of pain and you probably need to address the shaking by calling the vet.
If your dog is lethargic, that may be another indicator that your dog may need medical attention. A normally active dog who suddenly shows limited energy levels and/or just won't move at all is another sign that you need to contact your vet.
I hope these few tidbits of info help when dealing with a possible canine injury or illness. Being canines, we can't talk, so we trust our owners to look out for physical signs that we're communicating to them. Remember, we're there in your time of need, so please be there in our time of need.
Until next time,
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