8-Week old walking with a rear leg Limp

[Cinammo]

Not exactly sure when this limp started and it's hard to see but he is limping slightly. I plan to get it looked at tomorrow but I was wondering what might, other than tramua, be causing this in such a young dog. He has no pain when I put pressure anywhere on the leg. Thanks for any ideas.

[jelly8bean]

Sure doesn't sound right. Clearly needs a trip to the vet. Separated from the litter a bit early? The only thing I can think of that would cause limping (regardless of age) would be a Cruciate ligament issue. Also be sure to contact your breeder and discuss. If they are a quality breeder, they should be concerned and aware if there are any health issues.

[Cinammo]

He is a Rescue puppy. We got him at 7 weeks and I know that is too early to seperate from mother and siblings. I will let you know what the vet says. Thanks for the thoughts.

[jelly8bean]

Thanks for rescuing him then :) And please let us know what the vet says. I keep my fingers crossed for something easy!

[violator]

7 weeks is very early, although in a rescue u dont get to choose, hopefully its a simple sprain...vet a.s.a.p

[jelly8bean]

Bump to see if you have a diagnosis yet...

[violator]

was just about to do the same jelly.

[Cinammo]

He has Panosteitis. He's on Metacam and Tramadol

[jelly8bean]

Wow.. isn't that the "growing pains". Hope this doesn't last long and nothing is compromised.
Glad you got the diagnosis and medical management for the pain. Poor thing.. what a start to life. But you are there for him now, thanks for updating us. :)

[Dobs4ever]

Dould be Pano which is basically growing pains. Things that can help - vitamin c and alpha tablets. If it is pano it usually they outgrow it by 18 months, can move around from one leg to another but is always a good idea to have your vet check it to make sure it is not HOD> Keep us posted. Hope all is well.

[Cinammo]

What is HOD?