My dog is limping after a walk and he's really hot. He won't even let me touch his paw, I'm wondering if maybe it is a thorn or if it's something worse. He's not making any noise, and he keeps walking, what to do?
2006-09-05 12:55:16 · 11 answers · asked by Hanako 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to check his foot very carefully, especially between the pads and the bottom of the foot. He may very well have something in there and if you leave it, his foot will get infected. If you can't find and remove whatever's bothering him, you'll need to get a vet to remove whatever it is. Some dogs are very stoic and don't make any noise, they need their people to take care of them.
2006-09-05 12:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of things that could be causing the problem. First, check all of the toenails on the foot the dog is favoring. If you do not notice a broken/irritated toenail move on to checking the pad of the foot, examine the area between the toes as well as the paw. Your dog could have a thorn or he could have bruised his paw during your walk. The other possibility is an orthopedic problem such as a torn cruciate ligament.
I would advise giving the dog a dose of aspirin tonight, checking the paw and seeing the the problem has resolved itself tomorrow. The aspirin dose for dogs is 10mg/pound every 12 hours. At the clinic I work at we suggest 5 grain (325 mg) tablets given with a meal. Do not exceed 2 tablets every 12 hours. Good luck. I hope your pup feels better soon.
2006-09-05 21:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Heather D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on the vet. I'm not 100% sure, but it sounds like he might have an infected cut of some sort on his paw.
2006-09-05 19:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog may have arthritis. Give one to two aspirin per day. I deal with this everyday with my dog. She is still in comfort although she is 14 years old.
2006-09-05 20:00:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet visit asap.
2006-09-05 19:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BEFORE YOU TAKE HIM TO A VET AND INCUR MAJOR EXPENSES....TRY PUTTING HIM IN THE BATH TUB AND KEEPING HIM IN WATER THAT COVERS HIS LEGS....EXTRA WARM SOAPY FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR ....DID IT TO TWO OF MINE......SOMETIMES WHATEVER HE WALKED ON WILL COME OUT BECAUSE THE PADS BECOME SOFT....MIGHT WORK ....
2006-09-05 20:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take you do g to a vet and he will look at his paw
2006-09-05 19:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by pirate lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit the vet asap
2006-09-05 20:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by Dananana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are too many possibilities....get to your vet
2006-09-05 19:58:48 · answer #9 · answered by Becky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont no
2006-09-05 19:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋