German Shepherd's question about Orthopedic Problems

Question

My 3yr old dog jumped and landed wrong on July 22 she has intermintet lameness on left rear leg and when she charges forward yelps and holds her leg up and sometimes it spasms back and forth. Had X-rays shows nothing wrong with back or hips and they checked the knee also is normal. What do I do they just tell me to keep her quiet pain killers etc, she doesn't seem to get better

Accepted Answer

Without any visual signs of injury on x-ray it is very difficult to determine treatment; rest is best usually but two months should be enough rest for most cases, but if she has been allowed to charge then movement restriction would be useful. Without examining her, it is very difficult to give an opinion; a second opinion from a Veterinarian in your area may be worthwhile if you are not seeing any improvement. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

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