Can the dog's legs heal themselves? Dogs are very lively and active creatures, so many pet owners often find their dogs suddenly limp and unable to land, which is usually for a reason, and self-healing is relatively rare. If not paid attention and deal with in time, the dog may develop in a more serious direction. Therefore, the owner needs to take correct treatment measures based on the reasons for the dog's limp to help the dog resume normal landing and walking.
1. Trauma or too long toes.
When you find that your dog's legs are suddenly limping, the owner should carefully check whether the dog's feet are injured, including hidden places such as toe sewing to see if there is any skin rupture. Red seal and other situations. Then press the dog's legs to see if there is swelling. fracture. dislocation. Severe injuries will be sent to the hospital for treatment in time. Simple skin damage will be cleaned and disinfected and sprinkled with pets. Bandage them to make them better recover.
Also, look at the toenails of the dog. Toenails that are too long will tick meat when the dog walks, causing the dog to limp when walking. You need to use pet nail clippers to cut your nails, be careful not to cut blood lines.
2. Long-term calcium deficiency.
Dogs cannot always eat single dog food during their growth and development. If they don’t do a good job of calcium supplementation, they will lead to calcium deficiency and lameness due to nutritional imbalance. Therefore, the owner will usually feed it more foods with high calcium content, such as kelp, soy products, shrimp skin, etc. At the same time, it is best to feed some vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables and take them out to bask in the sun. It can also help dogs absorb and utilize calcium nutrients better with feeding Wang Lijia, helping to restore normal calcium levels.
III. Joint problems or hip dysplasia.
If a dog suffers from arthritis, lameness is also one of the common symptoms, and joint stiffness after movement. Difficulty in standing. Swelling of the joints. The dog kept licking his joints, making whimpering pain. Once the dog is found to have the above situation, the owner should keep the dog's joints warm in time, save energy, replenish nutrition, and observe for a period of time.
If the dog's condition is not good or worsens, send it to the doctor for treatment in time. Dogs may have hip dysplasia, and in severe cases it may be a neurological problem.