Hurt or attention seeker?

[beccamob]

My 2 year old Bassett, Mr G has been limping lately, first it was his back right and now its his front left and I dont know if it is just him wanting attention or if he has been playing too rough with my other dog, Mosa. Mosa is a very large and clumsy Yellow lab and I know that she forgets her strength at times, but even when I put Mr. G in his cage for the day while Im at work I come home and hes limping worse than ever! I am at a loss and would like to know what you think!

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

When you get him to your veterinarian please have a test for Lyme and other tick disease performed from Mr. G's blood.  The most common cause of intermittant shifting limb lameness is Lyme disease.  Other causes are soft tissue injuries and back problems.

[beccamob]

thanks for your answer. After looking at it some more I think since his nails grow so fast and the fact that I hadn't gotten around to clipping them he might have got it caught on something and pulled it out a little. do you think that if I soak it in some epsom salt it will relieve some of the pain until I can get him to our vet on my payday?

[Jaybay]

Whatever it is, I doubt it is "attention-seeking behavior."  Such behavior is limited to human beings and not practiced by animals.  Since you are dealing with a dog, it's probably a physical problem best dealt with by having a vet examine him.