A Cavalier King Charles is lame on right fore leg suddenly
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2015-02-26

Sudden onset lameness in the right fore limb. Palpation elicted intense pain in the wrist (carpal) and metacarpal bone 3 and 4 area. This suggested sprain of the tendons. A painkiller injection is given. Fracture unlikely or it could be a hairline fracture of the metacarpal bone. X-ray is advised. The owner wanted to wait and see. Confinement for two weeks.