Female Lab Limping On Left Rear Foot

Dog Question: we have a 2 year old female lab. are we go to park and running with other dogs come home she lays down then gets up a while later she is limping and not putting any weight on left rear foot goes outside starts chasing birds like nothing wrong
 

Hi Ricky,

It sounds like it could be knee problem and not a toe problem.  Labs sometimes have problems with their cruciate ligaments.  They tear them.  If you do a search on the internet for this you'll find tons of information on labs and torn cruciates.

I would have your vet examine the dog's knee.

In the mean time keep your dog lean.  Over weight dogs have more knee problems.