Dog suddenly can't move front legs after playing. What should I do?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 16 lbs
My dog can't move her front legs this morning. She was running and playing all day yesterday and not she can't walk this morning . What has happened?
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Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m so sorry to hear Pippy is having issues. I would recommend she be evaluated by her regular veterinarian as soon as possible, as an inability to move her legs can be a sign of a serious underlying issue. There are a variety of causes for what you are seeing, such as an infection (Lyme disease), neurological or orthopedic issue, among others. As some of these may be time sensitive, I would recommend she be evaluated as soon as possible to see what may be going on, and any treatment she may need. Good luck!