My puppy limps after playing

GSD Mommy · 12-11-2012, 04:54 PM

I have a 10 month old male German shepherd pup named Clif. He loves to play and is full of energy. Some weekends when we are visiting family he plays with two other dogs (he knows them well now) and the backyard is all cement. Whenever we leave there after a weekend Clif limps around for a few days. We think it is just because of the cement and non stop playing but I wanted to ask if anyone else encountered similar things or had any other thoughts about it. Any help would be appreciated =]

msvette2u · 12-11-2012, 04:56 PM

One particular leg? Back legs? Fronts?
Have you checked his paws after to see if they are abraded?

GSD Mommy · 12-11-2012, 05:00 PM

The first time I noticed it was the front legs but he seemed to be walking weird all together this last weekend. I didnt check his paws, I'll have to do that and see. I wasnt sure if the muscles in there arms and legs get sore like humans when we push ourselves to hard?.

msvette2u · 12-11-2012, 05:27 PM

You need to have the dog checked at the vet. It could be elbow dysplasia. You'll need a vet check + x rays.

If you can let them play anywhere but concrete that'd help, too, I'm sure.

1sttimeforgsd · 12-11-2012, 07:56 PM

Could also be Pano (growing pains), it can move from leg to leg, especially after hard playing. Limit activity and see if he improves, or if you want a vet visit would ease your mind.

Smith319 · 12-12-2012, 08:42 AM

Sounds like pano to me. Like young kids the bones are going and Hurt

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Anthony8858 · 12-12-2012, 08:53 AM

Putting pano and other bone related issues aside, Id say that the darting, and romping with other dogs on concrete, might be irritating his pads.

Google it, you'll see some grotesque images of pads shredded on concrete.

GSD Mommy · 12-12-2012, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the info everyone. I believe it was his paws after all he was already back to normal last night (1 1/2 days later) and it only happens after he plays on the concrete, so that must be to blame!

huntergreen · 12-12-2012, 01:03 PM

just another thought, how long are your pups nails ?

GSD Mommy · 12-12-2012, 05:28 PM

His nails are a little long because he doesnt do good with us trying to cut them. Usually walking and playing files them down a little.

12-11-2012, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSD Mommy New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 5	My puppy limps after playing I have a 10 month old male German shepherd pup named Clif. He loves to play and is full of energy. Some weekends when we are visiting family he plays with two other dogs (he knows them well now) and the backyard is all cement. Whenever we leave there after a weekend Clif limps around for a few days. We think it is just because of the cement and non stop playing but I wanted to ask if anyone else encountered similar things or had any other thoughts about it. Any help would be appreciated =]

12-11-2012, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,906	Could also be Pano (growing pains), it can move from leg to leg, especially after hard playing. Limit activity and see if he improves, or if you want a vet visit would ease your mind. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

12-11-2012, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	One particular leg? Back legs? Fronts? Have you checked his paws after to see if they are abraded?

12-11-2012, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSD Mommy New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 5	The first time I noticed it was the front legs but he seemed to be walking weird all together this last weekend. I didnt check his paws, I'll have to do that and see. I wasnt sure if the muscles in there arms and legs get sore like humans when we push ourselves to hard?.

12-11-2012, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	You need to have the dog checked at the vet. It could be elbow dysplasia. You'll need a vet check + x rays. If you can let them play anywhere but concrete that'd help, too, I'm sure.

12-12-2012, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smith319 New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 6	Sounds like pano to me. Like young kids the bones are going and Hurt Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,730	Putting pano and other bone related issues aside, Id say that the darting, and romping with other dogs on concrete, might be irritating his pads. Google it, you'll see some grotesque images of pads shredded on concrete.

12-12-2012, 10:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
GSD Mommy New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 5	Thanks for the info everyone. I believe it was his paws after all he was already back to normal last night (1 1/2 days later) and it only happens after he plays on the concrete, so that must be to blame!

12-12-2012, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,209	just another thought, how long are your pups nails ?

12-12-2012, 05:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSD Mommy New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 5	His nails are a little long because he doesnt do good with us trying to cut them. Usually walking and playing files them down a little.

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