[colby]

I have a 5 year old beagle that limps on his right back leg after running hard/chasing a tennis ball. It seems to stiffen up when he lays down and after a couple of days it seems to be ok again until he runs hard. The vet checked it & did x-rays and couldn't find anything-thought it was a sprain/strain the first time-but it happens every time he runs hard...any ideas???

 

[Ali]

A friend of mine has just found out her dog, who is just over a year has arthritis. It does usually affect older dogs but it might be worth checking as medication can help..

 

[sr41056]

I agree with Ali. Arthritis is not unusual at that age.