What is the reason why the dog suddenly becomes lame in the hind leg

 8:37am, 13 September 2025

1. Arthritis problem:

If the dog shows obvious resistance, there is obvious redness and swelling in the painful area, and often licks the joints of the legs, the dog may also suffer from arthritis. It is recommended that pet owners take their dogs to professional pet hospitals for relevant symptomatic examinations and cooperate with active treatment; in daily diet, some foods that are good for joint health can be arranged for the dogs.

2. Trauma problem

The dog suddenly lame its hind legs while walking normally or fighting with other dogs. The owner should check whether the dog's foot pad is pierced by sharp objects as soon as possible. If there is obvious trauma, it is necessary to clean and disinfect the dog's wound in time. If the wound is severe and the wound is large, it is still recommended to go to a professional pet hospital for debridement to avoid wound infection and inflammation.

3. Calcium deficiency problem

Dogs may also be nutritionally imbalanced due to calcium deficiency. If the dog does not absorb enough calcium in the body, it will also lead to sudden lameness when walking. Then the owner should pay more attention to the dog's calcium supplementation problem in daily life. In daily diet, you can arrange foods or health products rich in calcium to help the dog obtain calcium.