Many of the puppies born this spring are approaching an age where traumatic injuries start to occur, and these can arise from the speed at which these dogs rumble through life.

When this is coupled with the fact that their coordination has not fully developed, the outcome can be crashes and tumbles, some of which can be quite impressive.

These crashes can sometimes cause a puppy to limp, and fortunately, most of these bouts are short-lived. Often, he is back to running around like a maniac in a few minutes, but if your puppy or kitten continues to limp for more than 24 hours or is in severe pain, a visit to your veterinarian is in order right away.

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