Thread: Common front leg injuries?

So, DH and I brought home two rescue GSDs on Saturday. They are settling in really well, and are both wonderful dogs.

Before I say anything else, I DO have a call in to the vet--am waiting for a call back with available appointment times.

The female is really favoring her right front leg this morning. She will put weight on it, but limps, and holds it up when she's sitting or going potty. I checked it over carefully, including palpating the paw and pads, but couldn't find any spot that seemed particularly reactive. Also couldn't find anything like a thorn or something stuck in there. There's no apparent swelling or heat anywhere, either.

These are our first dogs. I am a horse person, and know how to deal with horse injuries...not so much with dogs!

So, while I'm waiting for a call back from the vet, is there anything else I can check for? Might she have strained something playing?

lovemygreys--thanks for your thoughts! That is good advice about asking the vet re range of motion exams, etc. I have (too much) experience rehabbing horses (and my husband ) from soft tissue injuries, so I have some idea of what the protocol is likely to be if it is that, but am just out of my element with the dogs and want to learn more! The book you recommended sounds great, I like to have some idea of what might be going on and know what are emergencies, what aren't, etc. and know what to look for to be able to give the vet some educated observations, which at least with horses, often help the vet to make a faster diagnosis.

Any other thoughts appreciated...