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dog got into fight now limping

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Question
Last Night I took my dog Maxwell his daily walk while walking two pitbulls came out of nowwhere and one them jumped on Maxwell at first I thought they didn't hurt them until he started limping when we got I hope it would go away but it looks like the leg isn't getting any better

Answer
There are many things that can cause limping from a fight wound.  it could be swelling around a nerve or a tendon or a ligament.  It could be an infection starting. There may have been a mild dislocation of a joint during the fight.  It could just be bruising.  You should have your vet check the dog to make sure that it is something that he will easily recover from.