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One of my dogs is an 8 year old lab and she started limping last summer as well. She would limp after a walk or after sleeping. Sometimes it seemed like the front right and sometimes the front left. A couple of trips to the vet and the addition of Cosequin to her diet and no improvement. Finally we (the vet and me) decided to put her under sedation to take x-rays and do a more extensive exam. Nothing is showing to be the problem. Some possibilities could be a rotator cuff problem or some type of neurological problem in her neck. The vet did say that upon examination while she was under sedation, the rotator cuff on the left side appeared to be too loose. Our next appointment is with an orthopedic vet on the 25th. If that shows nothing then it will be off to a neurologist. Your dog's problem could be a disc problem in the spine that is effecting the leg or something else. I would suggest a visit to your vet. Write down all that you see before you go so you don't forget anything. Newt
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