My family went out to get a christmas tree cut down and when we came back i noticed that my dog was limping and his back right paw was held up. I did the best I could (having no experience whatsoever) and applied pressure to different points in his leg. He seemed not to care but when i bent his paw forward he almost bit me. Is this a possible fracture or did he jsut bump it somewhere?
2006-12-02 11:07:40 · 10 answers · asked by [ Backspace ] 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
watch her tonight and see how she is in the morning. Check her paw area again in good lighting she might have a sliver in the paw or tore the toe nail. Good luck and give it a kiss from me. I called a vet on sunday night because I thought my dog had a broken leg and just before we left and we opened the door to go back outside she was just fine. It was 6:00 pm I am sure the vet was not real happy when I called back and said never mind.
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2006-12-02 11:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand waiting to see if it improves, but keep in mind that if it is broken, the vet needs to see the dog soon if anything is to be done. If you wait too long, the vet won't be able to set the paw if needed, and it will either have to heal in the position it broke in, or will need surgery to set it.
Dogs don't try to bite their owners unless they are in considerable pain. I'd get the vet to evaluate it; if it isn't broken then all you wasted was $30 for a vet visit, and the cost of an x-ray.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-02 11:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't delay, first thing in the morning if he is still favoring the leg I would call the vet and get him in for an x-ray. If it is a fracture it is better to be treated right away.
2006-12-02 11:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, if the dog allows, search the pads for any possible cuts, pebbles, or thorns. If none is found and he seems to continue to be in pain, call a vet.
2006-12-02 11:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first thing to do is get the dog to he vet so the dog wont be in pain, there is really nothing u can do if it is the paw the vet might wont to tape it up
2006-12-02 11:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by gingerspece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way of knowing whether its broken or not. Take your dog to the vet asap. This will ensure that your pet does not suffer needlessly.
2006-12-02 13:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by lone-wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
monitor it for 2 days if no better go to vet
2006-12-02 11:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you'd be best going to the vet
2006-12-02 11:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by Patrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet
2006-12-02 11:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye they can break or fracture them really easy
2006-12-02 11:11:12 · answer #10 · answered by ♥psycho[: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋