Does My Dog Need an Orthopedic Evaluation?

1. Have you observed that your dog has an abnormal stance or gait?

2. Is your dog limping or favoring their leg or paw?

3. Does your dog have a history of arthritis and seems to be in pain?

4. Is your dog showing signs of lameness (constant or intermittent)?

5. Is your dog showing reluctance or the inability to stand up?

6. Is your dog reluctant or unable to jump up or climb stairs?

7. Is your dog more irritable than usual?

8. Is your dog more lethargic than usual?

9. Does your dog seem to be physically uncomfortable or in pain?

10. Does your dog’s appetite seem less than usual?

11. Has your dog gained weight recently with no explanation?

12. Is your dog more hesitant to go for walks?

13. Is your dog tilting their head more than usual?

14. Is your dog shifting their wait while standing or walking more than usual?

15. Is your dog showing signs of stiffness in legs or joints?

16. Is your dog experiencing swelling of their joints?