FAQ

Dogs howl to communicate, express emotions, seek attention, or respond to sounds and environmental changes. This behavior is rooted in their ancestral connection to wolves.

Signs of a dog sprain include limping, reduced weight-bearing on a limb, swelling, warmth, pain when touched, and reluctance to move or bear weight.

Signs of a dog sprain include limping, reduced weight bearing, localized swelling, visible discomfort, and reluctance to move or use the affected limb.

Signs of a dog sprain include limping, reduced weight-bearing on a limb, swelling, warmth, pain when touched, and reluctance to move or bear weight.

A limp in a dog that lasts more than 24–48 hours without improvement should be evaluated by a veterinarian.

You should take your dog to the vet if limping lasts more than 24–48 hours, is severe, or is accompanied by swelling, pain, fever, or behavioral changes.

Your dog might be limping due to a mild or early-stage injury, joint issue, or embedded object, even if they appear otherwise normal and not in visible pain.

If your dog is limping, restrict activity, examine the limb for injuries or foreign objects, and consult a veterinarian if symptoms persist or worsen.

Your dog may be limping due to pain, injury, joint disease, or other health issues. Causes range from minor wounds and sprains to serious conditions like fractures or arthritis.

When you pet your dog, he may tilt his head back to better hear, see, or enjoy the physical affection, and possibly because he's learned it brings attention.