Jessica M. asked
I have been running with my 5-year-old German Shorthaired Chocolate Lab mix, Gidget. She suddenly started limping, and after a few days of rest, she seemed eager to run again. However, after resuming with shorter, slower runs, her condition has worsened, showing difficulty in getting up and down. She temporarily improves with activity but becomes stiff and sore again after resting. Should I take her in for X-rays or further examination?
March 1st, 2023
Robert G. answered
Given that Gidget has been intermittently lame in her hind right leg for about three weeks and is sh...
March 1st, 2023
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