Limping, but no pain?

[cptn]

My 14 week old puppy is suddenly limping, but other than that, he shows absolutely no signs of any pain. He will only partially put weight on his front, right foot.

I've checked his nails, pads, webbing, and checked the entire leg for abrasions, sores, bug bites and there is nothing. And I've pressed all over the leg for soreness or a reaction, and nothing! I pressed around his neck, and nothing again. Unless he's trying to be really stoic.

It doesn't seem serious enough for a vet visit, but is there anything I should do or check for that I haven't already? He's been limping for about four hours, but he still seems playful and happy.

[birddog1968]

Growing pains possibly....be careful not to overfeed him.....

[Chukar12]

There are lots of things that can make a dog or person for that matter limp temporarily. I would just observe for a period of time and chances are it gets better...if it gets worse you consider the vet, but I would certainly give it the weekend....and 68 is right, we tend to over feed ourselves and our dogs in many cases.

[mcbosco]

Check the pads and in between the pads for a thorn or splinter, even a small stone. I found my dog limping and he had an acorn stuck between his pads that I didn't see right away.

[Sharon]

I've seen that commonly over the years. In 10 days or less it's fine. My 6 year old setter has been lame for 2 weeks . Every week was better never got to 'fine". That's too long ; going to the vet Mon. morning.
In doing my own research , I found this link informative.

http://www.petdental.com/dog-care/dog-d ... r-leg.html

[Sharon]

Saw the vet ; the 6 year - old setter's 4 ligaments are torn through and knee is shattered.(TPO)
See the surgeon next week if that is the route that i decide to go.
$2500.00 + estimate
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/mus ... e_ligament

[birddog1968]

Sorry to hear that Sharon, that's a tough call...

[birddogger]

I am so sorry to hear that Sharon. That is a tough decision and my thoughts and well wishes are with you regardless of what you decide. You have been and are a true internet friend and knowing how you feel about your dogs, I can only imagine the agony you are going through.

Sincerely,
Charlie

[Sharon]

Thank you

[reba]

Let the puppy rest for a few WEEKS.

Continue the resting even after it gets better.

One of my dogs was carrying her right rear leg. With rest and some Metacam once a day she healed up in a couple of weeks.

My dogs tear around some awful, playing grab "bleep", and that is usually the cause of such injuries.

[Sharon]

I have her on Metacam; according to the vets radiographs only surgury will fix this.