Reginald B. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 1-year-old Rottweiler, Titus, won't put weight on his rear leg and has been limping for about two weeks. He walks gingerly on it but runs with other dogs outside. My daughter accidentally stepped on his paw, and the lameness started after that. What could be the issue, and what should I do?

November 29th, 2024

Sarah H. answered

The persistent lameness in Titus's rear leg suggests that it may not be a simple bruise, sprain, or ...

November 29th, 2024

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