Buddy started limping again on 4/3/20.  This time it is a different leg (front left) compared to the last injury (front right) in February.  The limp suddenly appeared again this time, and it progressed to quite a significant limp by Monday and Tuesday.  We figured Buddy must have hurt himself again by rushing down the stairs.  Thus we had blocked him from going upstairs.  Buddy was quite sad with the restriction and sometimes he even whined when we were all upstairs.  In additional, Buddy appeared to be in more discomfort this time as he occasionally whimpered too.  On Tuesday I finally called the vet; I had a phone consultation with her and she agreed to prescribe the pain med without bringing Buddy in.  Stuart picked up the medication and gave Buddy his first dose.  Shortly after it, Buddy seemed more relaxed and slept well.  Hope the limp will improve quickly.