Seeing your beloved dog limp or be unable to put weight on a back leg can understandably spark worry and confusion. Sadly, leg injuries and discomfort are an unfortunate reality for many dogs. Small dogs, large dogs, rambunctious puppies, dogs of all breeds, and even seasoned senior dogs may start limping and face a painful leg injury at some point.
However, all limping dogs have one thing in common—pain. Dogs usually don’t vocalize when they’re injured, so a dog who is limping but not crying out is still hurting.