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limping lab

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Question
My 14 month old lab suddenly started limping on her back leg a few days ago. I checked her paw and felt the leg it seemed fine. But she refues to put any weight on it, isn't playing like normal and I have to bribe her to eat. The eating thing has only started in the last day.

Answer
The not eating worries me, usually very serious for a Lab.  If you can get into a vet tomorrow, do it.  If not, try giving her an aspirin, buffered is best, but none of the modern OTC stuff.  If that doesn't reduce her pain enough to bring back her appetite, better try to find an emergency vet.