Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 1/10/2009

Question
Hello, When I got up this morning to let my English bulldog out of her pen she refused to get up. I called her a couple times and she tried a couple of times to get up but I could tell she was favoring her right rear leg. Once I got her up I checked her right leg, hip and foot area and didn't find anything wrong. I massaged the area for about 20 minutes and she started putting pressure on the leg. She didn't act as if she was in any pain when I touch the area. I took her outside and we walked around the block, she did fine but was limping at times. We got home she took a nap, and when she got up the same thing started all over again. I called my vet and he wants me to bring her in tomorrow. Shes 5 months old and eats California Nature Dog Food. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

Answer
Hi Sean, Well, I am glad your vet will see her soon.  They need to check this out with an x-ray.  She is only 5 months old so it may just be a muscle spasm.... The vet can check her over and make sure her hips and joints are growing properly.

Let me know what happens with the vet visits?
OK,
Good Luck

Marie Peppers LPN Ma
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