Hi, my Bernese mountain dog is having trouble walking, he was running fine yesterday, but it was raining and when I returned home from work, he couldn’t work and it hurt him to. We felt his legs and the entire body and he seems fine, he doesn’t cry at all, it’s only when he walks, it’s almost like he’s lost the strength in one of his legs. His hind legs are already weak as he is older, but he was running fine for one second and the next he is hurt. We’ve been keeping him rested but are confused.

Updated On December 7th, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 85 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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It sounds like Apollo overdid it. I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. He may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

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