When our dogs “limp”, they are not weight bearing normally on one limb. The severity of a “limp” can vary greatly. It can range from being a symptom of a serious injury or condition to a very minor trauma.

If your dog has just started limping, here are some tips for treating it.

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Ball chasing emulates a predator chasing prey. Predators hunt and chase prey three or four times a day when prey is plentiful and less frequently when prey is not as readily available. Predators’ bodies like the dog’s is designed to absorb the strain of twisting and turning involved in the hunt. Dogs’ bodies however are not designed to withstand the stresses of ball chasing as frequently and repetitively as some dogs.

Here are some alternatives for ball chasing games.

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In a previous blog (http://www.fullstride.com.au/blog/can-dogs-eat-vegetables) I discussed the benefits of including vegetables in your dog’s diet. Vegetables contain a wide range of nutrients especially vitamins however they need to be prepared so the nutrients are available to the dog.

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