My dog was running around the house and then stopped instantly and laid down. I thought maybe he stepped on something but the longer i looked, his left leg strarted swelling up and hes limping but not whimpering , is it broken or possibly a sprain, and what can i do for him with home remedies?
p.s this question is for a friend, just so you know.
2006-09-12 09:53:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
There could be many reason making your dog's leg swell: a torn ligament, broken bone, pulled tendon, sprain, ......
Take him to your veterinarian to diagnose the problem and get the correct treatment.
For now, you can make the swelling go down with an epsom salt soak. Mix about 1 cup of the salt with 3 gallons of hot water. Wait for it cool and put your dog's leg in it for at least 15 minutes. Epsom salt is available a the drug store and most super markets.
If your dog won't hold still for the soak, you can do a poultice wrap. You have to buy poultice froma feed or tack store, it will be more costly than the epsom soak. You put the poultice on the dog's leg in a very thick coat. Then wrap it up in syran wrap or prastic wrap. Leave the wrap on for 15 minutes, take it off, and wash off the excess poultice (it will be partly dried).
As far as your dog not whining or whimpering, it isn't really an indicator of anything. Some dog's have a high pain tolerance and most dog's don't wine about everything like people do:-)
Definetly have your veterinarian look at your dog.
Good Luck.
2006-09-12 10:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by andicohoon707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a limb swells... there's nothing you can do to treat it safely at home. Mainly, because you don't know the cause of the swelling. The possibilities are endless... broken bone, torn ligament or tendon, dislocation, etc
This is not something to play with... get the dog to the Vet for Xray and diagnosis. The longer you wait the costlier and more dangerous it will be as untreated breaks or dislocations that go without being treated often end up as amputations.
I don't want to scare you but... these are the facts.
Oh, and by the way, some dogs have a really high tolerance for pain and don't whine. An Afghan Hound of mine broke her leg in 3 places without a whimper!
Hope I helped and good luck!
2006-09-12 10:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by rolahey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well get the dog to a vet pronto, hold a bag of frozen peas or some such around the swelling.... poor dog....
2006-09-12 10:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by Susie Drew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you must use home remedies try ice for 15min. out of every hour for 6 hrs. and give dog ibuprofen to reduce swelling.after 6hrs. ice 15mins. every two hrs. for about 2 days.The dog will not be smart enough to know not to play if he is taking pain killers so he might hurt himself more while not totally recovered.
I really suggest x-rays and vet visit though
2006-09-12 10:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by desayunogratis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the vet. Dogs, especially larger dogs can tear their tendons easily.
2006-09-12 09:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet-it could be serious
2006-09-12 09:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sydney 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet! He needs to be seen asap!!!
2006-09-12 10:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Heather C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u should take him to vet asap..ps:what would you do if that happened to u? u would definetely goto a doc wouldnt u?
2006-09-12 09:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by ★HigHTƹcH★ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I vote--vet
2006-09-12 09:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring him to a vet please.
2006-09-12 10:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by Barry G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋