Dogs actually stand and walk on the toes of their front and rear legs. When a dog is standing, you will see its ankle on its hind leg between the knee and the toes. This is similar to where a your ankle is when you stand on your toes. Dogs do not have ankles on their front legs, just as you don't have them on your arms. Other types of sprains can occur in the front legs, and they are treated similarly. Many dogs are athletic. The activities they take part in can put an extreme amount of force and stress on their joints and sometimes this results in an injury.  Running, jumping, and making sharp and quick turns can put undue stress on a joint. While not all dogs are equally energetic, their joints can also be put under more stress than they can handle. A sprain can also be the result of slipping, falling, stepping in a hole, or something as seemingly minor as jumping on or off the couch. Any of these can cause your dog to end up with a sprain. The first, and usually the most recognizable sign of an ankle sprain is limping on the affected rear leg.  A dog with a sprain will often try not to put weight on the affected leg. Depending on the severity, the dog may carry the leg in a raised position, not using it at all. Be aware of other common reasons for rear leg lameness. Injuries to the hip, knee, or foot area can also cause a dog to limp. You may see swelling or redness around the ankle if your dog has a sprain. You may also notice your dog regularly licking the area. An injured dog may also display changes in its normal behavior. Changes to look for that can suggest an injury include:  A change in appetite, usually apparent in decreased food consumption A change in activity level, such as sleeping more or a reluctance to exercise Vocalization related to the injury, such as barking, grunting, or whining when the ankle is touched or moved
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