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I have a 6 month Old English Bulldogge how has
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I have a 6 month Old English Bulldogge how has developed a pronounced limp on his left front leg. Nothing in the leg hurts when we touch it, but it seems to be in his elbow. It has been a week or so like this. Could it be growing pains? Should we try and rest him and see if it gets better?

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: Olde English Bulldogge

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trying to be gentle and rest him.

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December 6 1:32 PM (4 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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This could be HOD or panosteitis.
You can read about owner experiences with this here
http://www.bmdca.org/health/Orthopedics/Panosteitis_and_HOD.php
You should have your vet check the dog in case there is an injury.
He could also have a congenital or hereditary elbow problem or an injury to the elbow and you should have that checked. You can read about elbow disease here
www.acay.com.au/~dissi/elbow.htm
I'd say before doing any home treatment x-rays and a vet exam to figure out just what is sore is what you need to do.
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