# Why Is My Dog Limping UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-dog-limping-uk): Why Is My Dog Limping UK? — Quick answer. A limping dog is usually protecting a painful leg. Check the paw first for thorns, cuts, torn nails, or swelling between the toes. If lameness lasts more than 24 hours, worsens, or follows an injury, see your vet — sudden hind-leg limping in active dogs can signal a cruciate ligament tear.

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