{"id":4540,"date":"2022-08-19T03:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T03:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:32:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:32:17","slug":"why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my puppy limp and lifeless?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Why_is_my_puppy_limp_and_lifeless\" title=\"Why is my puppy limp and lifeless?\">Why is my puppy limp and lifeless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Why_is_my_puppy_lethargic_and_wobbly\" title=\"Why is my puppy lethargic and wobbly?\">Why is my puppy lethargic and wobbly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#When_should_I_worry_about_my_puppy_limping\" title=\"When should I worry about my puppy limping?\">When should I worry about my puppy limping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#What_does_it_mean_if_my_dog_is_limping_but_not_crying\" title=\"What does it mean if my dog is limping but not crying?\">What does it mean if my dog is limping but not crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#What_are_the_signs_of_fading_puppy_syndrome\" title=\"What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?\">What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_wobbly\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to be wobbly?\">Is it normal for puppies to be wobbly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Why_is_my_puppy_wobbly_on_his_feet\" title=\"Why is my puppy wobbly on his feet?\">Why is my puppy wobbly on his feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#How_do_you_treat_a_limping_puppy_at_home\" title=\"How do you treat a limping puppy at home?\">How do you treat a limping puppy at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Why_is_my_dog_limping_but_doesnt_seem_to_be_in_pain\" title=\"Why is my dog limping but doesn\u2019t seem to be in pain?\">Why is my dog limping but doesn\u2019t seem to be in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#How_long_will_a_puppy_limp_for\" title=\"How long will a puppy limp for?\">How long will a puppy limp for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_he_is_limping\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet if he is limping?\">Should I take my dog to the vet if he is limping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#What_to_do_if_dog_suddenly_started_limping\" title=\"What to do if dog suddenly started limping?\">What to do if dog suddenly started limping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Why_would_a_dog_limp_on_front_leg\" title=\"Why would a dog limp on front leg?\">Why would a dog limp on front leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Can_you_save_a_puppy_with_fading_puppy_syndrome\" title=\"Can you save a puppy with fading puppy syndrome?\">Can you save a puppy with fading puppy syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Is_Fading_Puppy_Syndrome_common\" title=\"Is Fading Puppy Syndrome common?\">Is Fading Puppy Syndrome common?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless\/#Can_you_save_a_fading_puppy\" title=\"Can you save a fading puppy?\">Can you save a fading puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_limp_and_lifeless\"><\/span>Why is my puppy limp and lifeless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">There are several reasons that could be causing your dog to appear tired and listless. The most common causes of lethargy in dogs are: Infection, including parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough and leptospirosis. Metabolic diseases, such as heart problems, liver problems, diabetes, and hypoglycaemia.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-i-worry-about-my-puppy-limping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When should I worry about my puppy limping?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-lethargic-and-wobbly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_lethargic_and_wobbly\"><\/span>Why is my puppy lethargic and wobbly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Things that can make your dog lethargic and weak can range from infection and disease to pain and medication. And because weakness and lethargy can indicate anything from a chronic condition to a life-threatening illness, you should always talk to your vet when you notice either symptom.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ROslxyt2P6E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-i-worry-about-my-puppy-limping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_my_puppy_limping\"><\/span>When should I worry about my puppy limping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog\u2019s leg is at a strange angle or won\u2019t bear weight, seek an urgent appointment. It is possible to have a generalized or shifting lameness (limping on more than one leg) if the problem is down to poor nutrition (nutritional osteodystrophy).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-if-my-dog-is-limping-but\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_my_dog_is_limping_but_not_crying\"><\/span>What does it mean if my dog is limping but not crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppy Is Limping but Not Crying<\/p>\n<p>This could indicate a simple muscle sprain. Wondering if a dog\u2019s sprained leg will heal on its own? Yes, a sprained leg should get better after a few days if he doesn\u2019t seem to be in pain. If not, you should consult your vet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8a5SHGyfBeQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-fading-puppy-syndrome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_fading_puppy_syndrome\"><\/span>What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Early Death (Fading Puppy Syndrome) in Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low weight at birth.<\/li>\n<li>Failure to gain weight.<\/li>\n<li>Ignored by the mother.<\/li>\n<li>Soft stools or diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Continual crying.<\/li>\n<li>Painful abdomen (puppy may make paddling movements)<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Salivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-be-wobbly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_be_wobbly\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to be wobbly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most puppies will be able to stand on their legs between days 15 to 21. They usually begin to walk with a wobbly gait around 21 to 28 days of age.\u00a0 Puppies gradually develop the ability to urinate and defecate on their own around three to four weeks of age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-wobbly-on-his-feet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_wobbly_on_his_feet\"><\/span>Why is my puppy wobbly on his feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some puppies are born wobbly because of a problem with the balance centre in their brain (called the cerebellum). Spine. Spinal fractures, infections around the spine, inflammation of the spine and slipped disks can cause paralysis \u2013 which, depending on how severe it is, can look a bit like loss of balance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193362 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-puppy-wobbly-on-his-feet.jpg\" alt=\"Why is my puppy wobbly on his feet?\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-puppy-wobbly-on-his-feet.jpg 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-puppy-wobbly-on-his-feet-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-a-limping-puppy-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_limping_puppy_at_home\"><\/span>How do you treat a limping puppy at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Road to Recovery<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your dog nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>Apply an ice pack or heating pad.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your dog rests.<\/li>\n<li>Walk your dog on a leash, taking it slowly at first.<\/li>\n<li>Use a brace or support to hold your dog\u2019s muscle or joint in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5Ipfq3tGno\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-limping-but-doesn-t-seem-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_limping_but_doesnt_seem_to_be_in_pain\"><\/span>Why is my dog limping but doesn\u2019t seem to be in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minor Leg or Knee Injuries<\/p>\n<p>Some minor injuries can lead to limping without pain, such as a minor tear to their ACL, minor patella luxation, or minor sprains.\u00a0 Sprains are common and can happen when your dog is jumping, running, or steps wrong (like if they stumble into a hole).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-will-a-puppy-limp-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_puppy_limp_for\"><\/span>How long will a puppy limp for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the cause, sudden lameness that persists longer than twenty minutes requires veterinary attention. Emergency situations that demand immediate medical attention are bleeding, obvious and\/or open fractures, dislocations, clear infections, dangling legs, and extreme symptoms of pain.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-if-he-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_if_he_is_limping\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet if he is limping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While limping might be due to a minor injury, it is important to take every abnormal behavior seriously. This is especially true if your dog is limping and is in pain. In this case, you should immediately go into your neighborhood vet clinic for a check up.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-dog-suddenly-started-limping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dog_suddenly_started_limping\"><\/span>What to do if dog suddenly started limping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get Help if Your Dog\u2019s Limping Suddenly<\/p>\n<p>No matter the cause of your dog\u2019s limping, it\u2019s important to seek veterinary care as soon as possible. If your pet starts limping due to a serious situation and your primary veterinarian is not available, then you should seek immediate emergency vet care.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mz_DBhwIqJ4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-a-dog-limp-on-front-leg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_limp_on_front_leg\"><\/span>Why would a dog limp on front leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few things that cause front leg limping in a dog include something stuck to their paw pad, a broken toenail, a cut on the paw, elbow injury, ligament damage, arthritis, or even a soft tissue injury from running, playing, or being startled.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s8uTHfpfyhU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-save-a-puppy-with-fading-puppy-syndrome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_save_a_puppy_with_fading_puppy_syndrome\"><\/span>Can you save a puppy with fading puppy syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is often too late to save a puppy once clinical signs are apparent. The common findings are a low birth weight or failure to gain weight at the same rate as their siblings (the \u2018runt\u2019 of the litter), decreased activity and inability to suckle.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-fading-puppy-syndrome-common\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fading_Puppy_Syndrome_common\"><\/span>Is Fading Puppy Syndrome common?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is responsible for about 50% of deaths of new-born puppies. Around 30% of pedigree puppies die in their first few weeks of life, with only about half of them dying due to identifiable causes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-save-a-fading-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_save_a_fading_puppy\"><\/span>Can you save a fading puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the best chances of saving a fading pup, contact a veterinarian at the first sign of trouble, like excessive crying or difficulty nursing. Ensuring that the pups nurse, maintaining their body temperature, and offering emergency care are your most effective options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my puppy limp and lifeless?Why is my puppy lethargic and wobbly?When should I worry about my puppy limping?What does it mean if my dog is limping but not crying?What are the signs of fading puppy syndrome?Is it normal for puppies to be wobbly?Why is my puppy wobbly on his feet?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-puppy-limp-and-lifeless.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4540"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4540"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193528,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4540\/revisions\/193528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}