Lameness First Aid Considerations

By Dr. I. Elizabeth Borgmann. We have already talked about lameness involving trauma to the feet. In this article we will discuss lameness to the other aspect of the limbs.
What does it mean when your dog is suddenly lame? And how quickly do you need to respond?
The limbs are really quite simple structures. And in their simplicity, they are quite amazing.
The bones provide the foundation. The muscles shorten or elongate to allow the limbs to move. Tendons and ligaments hold the bones and muscles