Limping — Possible causes

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If your pet shows Limping, these are the conditions our knowledge base most commonly links it to. This is reference information, not a diagnosis.

If your pet shows severe or sudden signs, contact a veterinarian immediately.

Possible causes

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy

HallmarkIdiopathic

Urgency: Moderate

CommonInfectious

Urgency: Moderate

Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis

CommonImmune Mediated

Urgency: Moderate

CommonNeoplastic

Urgency: Moderate

CommonDegenerative

CommonMetabolic

Patellar Luxation

CommonCongenital

OccasionalNeoplastic

Cervical Spondylomyelopathy

OccasionalDegenerative

Urgency: Moderate

Feline Leukemia Virus

OccasionalInfectious

Urgency: Moderate

Wobbler Syndrome

OccasionalDegenerative

Urgency: Moderate

OccasionalInfectious

OccasionalInfectious

Frequently asked questions

Limping — Possible causes

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy、Anaplasmosis、Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis、Osteosarcoma、Osteoarthritis、Panosteitis、Patellar Luxation、Leukemia

This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.

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