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Abstract

A 10‐YEAR‐OLD, male neurered golden retriever presented with a three‐month :history of intermittent left thoracic limb lameness. The owner reported that the lameness was worse on uneven ground and after exercise. At times, while resting, the dog held the left thoracic limb off the ground. The lameness had partially responded to non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatories and strict rest, bur had deteriorated again after the exercise level was increased. On examination, flexion of both carpiillicited pain responses in the animal. The dog was 3/10 lame on the left thoracic limb.