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Al's Dog is Hurt? Help please :(

Al's dog went to the groomer 2 days ago. And when he came back, Al noticed that besides the usual tail biting he does, he has been having some leg issues.

He's been walking while leaning to his right, and when he stands normally, his right leg tends to stick out, like this:
(The first image is mirrored)



And then as he walks, he kinda lets his right leg stick out a little bit more, and he curls his body as seen here:


The entire time we walk, he curls himself, and walks akwardly. Sometimes he sits down as we walk. And at home, he gets agitated if someone rubs his right leg, but is fine if its the other one.

I'm hoping nothing serious is going on because if something happened at the groomer's, we don't have any proof. :(

Please help!

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yea, definitely need a vet fund T-T<br /> <br /> DEFINITELY
I hope your dog is alright. Both of my girls go to the vet tomorrow. They are full of each others spit from playing.<br /> <br /> This is rather unfortunate and I'd just remember this if you still plan on getting your corgi because it sounds like they wouldn't want to pay for its medical unless something was oozing blood or any other clear physical signs. Maybe you need a vet fund if you still plan on getting that dog. ^^;
Yea, I can't wait til I'm able to have the resources to take care of him properly, but with the costs of the vet AND his shots, we might end up spending about $300.<br /> <br /> But thank you. :)<br /> I have my fingers crossed all ends well and that the stretching might help him. I want him to be up and running before I head back to college next Monday :)
"And as for the vet, my parents won't take him unless he had some serious medical issue. When my one dog was limping terribly, they just stated it would just go away. They just aren't willing to pay the price of a visit, as well as the shots he needs, but they are procrastinating to get." <br /> <br /> That's really unfortunate. D: When it comes to my dogs I never take anything lightly. But of course, if you're depending on your parents to pay for the vet visit then that's different.<br /> <br /> My sisters little pit bull mix had a tiny bump on the end of her tail once. They took her in and it turned out to be cancer and 6inches of her tail were removed. Couple months later my dog had a similar bump and a trip to the vet, and $75 later, it turned out to be nothing more than a swollen bug bite! XD You just never know.<br /> <br /> Keep a close watch on your boy then, lets hope he just pulled something and it'll go away with time! It could be something serious, like an injury concerning the spine! Or an ear infection, though you'd probably notice your dog holding his head differently. Either way, it could be a lot of things and the only person who can give you an honest, informative answer is a vet.
I don't feel anything swollen, I've felt around his legs and it seems like he's body doesn't twitch when I rub his leg area like it does on his other leg. I'm just hoping its just a coincidence though.<br /> <br /> I stretched his legs so I'm hoping that continuous stretching works.<br /> <br /> And as for the vet, my parents won't take him unless he had some serious medical issue. When my one dog was limping terribly, they just stated it would just go away. They just aren't willing to pay the price of a visit, as well as the shots he needs, but they are procrastinating to get.
Looks like he may have jumped off a Groomers table or out of the tub and slipped on the floor possibly has a dislocated hip...Is it hot or swollen? Doing some stretches would be good for the leg if he just pulled something...<br /> <br /> Here is a good article on leg streching-http://www.cpwda.com/article_7_stretching.htm<br /> <br /> Pics kinda make it hard to see if you could post a bit of a video that would help better...Also check the pad and toes well and stretch out the toes I have known several dogs as been a groomer of the bottom of the grooming kennels of dogs getting their toes stuck and pulling them out..causing some toe sprains...<br /> <br /> You can also give doggy asprine/ or Ascriptin for 24 hours and see if that helps with pain and see if he is walking right...
I'd suggest taking him to the vet if you're that worried about it. It sounds like it could be something serious and it's better safe than sorry!

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