I have a Bichon Frise and he is 9 years old. I go to pet him and i'll touch his leg and he yelps, and he's limping. I dont know if he has a sliver or a bruse. I dont know what it is. But it makes me sad when I see him limp like that he cant even jump on the couch any more. :( and we dont want to take him to the vet 'cause it will cost loths of money just for a check up. What am I suppose to do? plz help me!! thanx
2006-07-14 13:29:03 · 19 answers · asked by CanadianGirl 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog is probably hurt, or might have arthritis. The best thing to do is to think about that dog, he can't take care of himself. He depends on you to do it, so you need to take him to the vet. Explain the money problem and I'm sure they will work something out. They are there to help out animals/
2006-07-14 13:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley . 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Start saving your money and take him to the vet. It could be a lot of things - arthritis, ligament tear, etc. Or maybe he just strained a muscle. You can give a dog aspirin (not ibuprofen) for pain. How much depends on the weight of your dog. Your dog really should see a vet. Maybe you should borrow money from someone if you can't afford it right now.
2006-07-14 16:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by kmstich1970 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok. would you rather get ticketed for animal cruelty?
If your animal is in pain and you're using the excuse that it costs money to see a vet, you could wind up in court, or maybe in jail.
if that dog were your child would you have the same reaction?
stop whining and take the dog to the vet. if you had taken fido to the vet when you first noticed the pain, it would be a whole lot cheaper than what you'll have to deal with now...!
2006-07-14 13:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!!!!!! An office visit usually runs from $25 and $40 (depending on where you live). Your dog needs medical attention. Do you love your dog?
2006-07-14 13:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by SoCalFamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is already nine years old and is obviously considered in the aged category. What he is suffering from is most probably arthritis. To relieve him from his pain, rub medicated or rheumatism oil on his leg, and massage lightly. My dog suffered the same problem and it worked on her. The next day, she stopped limping.
2006-07-14 16:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i advice you to go to the vet now . it can be a fracture or a stroke . there can also be pin or a thing in its leg . you should also get a x-ray of his leg . do not touch unnecessary if it get your dig pain full.
2006-07-14 21:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sidd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave it alone for a few days if it doesn't go away take him to a vet anyways cause it might be broken and if it heals wrong its on ur head *_*
2006-07-14 13:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by savvy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog needs some attention
you shouldnt own a dog if you cant get him treated
rspca will help
you can pay a bit a a time
also a vet will consider to
it could be he hurt or bang it but it sounds to me its very painful
get him seen to please
dont let him suffer
2006-07-15 00:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by sue r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better take him to a vet, It could be a lot of things, Poor doggy,
2006-07-14 13:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by honey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't touch his leg if you want calm.
2006-07-14 13:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋