Sheltie is Limping
 

I am the proud owner of a 2 year old male Sheltie named Laddie
He is so active, loves to run, and JUMP...and when I say jump, I mean jump.

Since last evening, I noticed he has a limp and seems to be favouring his right rear leg. I am trying not to panic, but he is very much an important and loved part of our family, and feel that I should rush him right to the vet.

Should I wait and see if maybe he has injured himself, and if it corrects itself over the next few days, OR Should I get him into the vet right away

He is still eating and drinking, and tries to still run and play....just concerned.

Thanks

When one of our dogs seems to have injured one of their legs/paws, we usually wait 24/48 hours (unless they'd be in obvious pain) before taking them into the vet. But that's a day or two of complete rest, no runniing, jumping etc and I'll take them out on leash to do their business only.

:fingerscr it's just a slight sprain and your little guy is back to normal asap.

We also wait 24/48 hours before a vet visit, unless they aren't putting any weight on the leg or there's significant swelling. Is your dog bearing weight on the affected leg, laddiesowner?