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He Won’t Put Any Pressure On This Leg. He Has No Existing Medical Issues. He Is 11 Years Old In Human Years

He Won’t Put Any Pressure On This Leg. He Has No Existing Medical Issues. He Is 11 Years Old In Human Years

Updated On February 15th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 130 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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The fact that JR won't put any pressure on his leg tells me he is in a lot of pain. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I'd take him into a vet today to get this diagnosed and treated.

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