Tally, our six month old black Lab has aquired a slight limp since the easter break and I think we're the cause!! His daily exercise consists of: 15 minutes play on the local field in the morning and at lunchtime and a 40 - 60 minute walk in the evening.

Does this seem reasonable for a six month Lab pup or too much.

Over Easter though we went for a walk, got lost and ended up walking a lot further than we had intended and ever since he has walked with a very, very slight limp. Last weekend though on a walk it became a lot more obvious. We haven't walked him for the last few days and he does seem to be better but it comes and goes - as in, one moment he's walking perfectly and another time the limp is back.

I'm no vet but I can spot obvious injuries ie, swelling, something stuck in him etc and there is nothing like this which makes me think we've overwalked him, he's pulled a muscle (can they do this??) and he needs rest. Any other opinions??

Thanks, Rachel

6 months = 24 weeks, if you look at it like that it shows up what a baby he is still :-) Personally, I would say that an hour a day *walking* (do you mean pavement walking?) is far to much on top of his usual play routine, but then again, I tend to go easy on my pups exercise wise until their bones are stronger. Personally, I would complete rest him for a few days and then if he is still limping get him to a vet. If you are worried, get him to a vet straight away :-)