Ten Trends Lame Dog (From Mild to Serious Case).

Dogs limp can be caused by a number of medical problems, ranging from trauma to chronic conditions that are not too visible. Sometimes even if only a little limp could be a symptom of the deadly conditions, such as malignant tumors. 

Here's a list of some of the possibilities that could cause the dog becomes lame: 

Injuries to Soft Tissue 

This is the most common cause that makes the dog limp. This includes sprains, muscle ketarik, and similar minor trauma. This injury is not too serious and can be cured with a few days rest, and anagelsik mild (pain reliever). 

arthritis 

If your dog is growing increasingly difficult to get up after lying down or sitting for some time, or difficulty climbing stairs, then consult a veterinarian to determine if your dog arthritis. If you have a large dog, the possibility of hip dysplasia can also appear. 

Injuries to the foot pads (Footpad / paw) 

See if there is a wound on the foot pads. Also check if there is debris or other foreign objects (thorns, sharp rocks) embedded in the foot pads or between the toes. And also if there are any broken claws. Beware if there is swelling or other signs of infection in all areas of the foot. Extreme weather conditions can also cause cracks in paw pads networks that can be painful. 

Closed Fracture (Closed Fracture) 

This type of fracture occurs when the fracture occurred not pierce or tear the skin. This condition may not be immediately known because the legs do not look deformed or twisted. 

Complex fractures (Compound Fractures) 

This is the kind of serious fractures where the fracture puncturing the skin. This condition often leads to dangerous infection in the bone. 

Epiphyseal fractures and Greenstick 

Epiphyseal fractures are common at the ends of long bones (like the femur, humerus) in puppies and adolescent dogs. This area is called the end of the growth plates (growth disc / disc epiphyseal) and because this section is relatively fragile, so easily broken. 

Fracture is greenstick fractures where the bone is still intact condition. 

growing Pains 

Growing Pains or medical terms, Panosteitis are certain conditions that cause bone pain involving the long bones of the foot. Generally experienced large breed dogs and occurs between the ages of 5 to 18 months. This condition often occurs when the painful but can be lost after the dog has been through a period of growth. Usually characterized by a sudden limp and can move from one foot to the other foot. The cause is not yet clearly known. 

Injuries to the ligaments 

Ligaments are fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones in the joints. When this ligament injuries, joint stability is disrupted and cause limping in dogs is getting worse over time. 

tumor 

Lame is one of the symptoms associated with tumors of the bone or brain or central nervous system. If you see suspicious symptoms other than a limp, which is like dizziness or disorientation, or you find there is a strange lump, take your dog to the vet as soon as possible. Tumors often life-threatening, so the earlier the better known. 

Kneecap shifts 

Knee your dog may suddenly shifted to various reasons such as trauma and infection. Knees can be shifted out of place and can also be immediately returned to his place. So beware if it is repeated often occur in your dog.