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Dog Urgent if non-weight-bearing

Limping can be minor strain or injury that needs urgent imaging.

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Dog Limping

Limping can be minor strain or injury that needs urgent imaging. Start by tracking ability to bear weight, swelling or heat in the limb.

Next step now: Urgent if non-weight-bearing. Track ability to bear weight, swelling or heat in the limb first, then open the full route if the pattern repeats, worsens, or starts affecting comfort.

When to escalate: Move fast when a pet will not bear weight, cries in pain, or swelling appears after trauma.

  • Ability to bear weight
  • Swelling or heat in the limb
  • Toe, nail, and paw injury signs
Common causes Strain, Injury, Joint disease
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Cat Urgent if non-weight-bearing

Cats may hide pain, so limping deserves prompt evaluation.

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Cat Limping

Cats may hide pain, so limping deserves prompt evaluation. Start by tracking ability to bear weight, swelling or heat in the limb.

Next step now: Urgent if non-weight-bearing. Track ability to bear weight, swelling or heat in the limb first, then open the full route if the pattern repeats, worsens, or starts affecting comfort.

When to escalate: Move fast when a pet will not bear weight, cries in pain, or swelling appears after trauma.

  • Ability to bear weight
  • Swelling or heat in the limb
  • Toe, nail, and paw injury signs
Common causes Strain, Injury, Joint disease
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