I tried feeling around and didn't feel anything weird and she doesn't seem like she is in pain. I don't know what to do and I don't want to call an emergency vet. Please help!!
2006-12-29 10:25:10 · 6 answers · asked by mgarrard14 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's possible she pulled a muscle. If that's the case, just try and keep her quiet for a few days - it will resolve itself. You should also check her foot really carefully, particularly between the pads. Try getting her to lay on her side and massage the leg clear up to the hip. Watch her closely to see if she flinches at any point, or if there are any hot spots. Give her a few days of only very little exercise. If it's not better by about Tues., take her to the vet.
2006-12-29 11:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not the paw or anything obvious, and your dog is older, it could be related to arthritis of the spine with radicular pain, sort of like sciatica in people. See a vet if your dog is no better after a day or two, as the only safe non-steroidal pain medicines are prescription only (i.e. ibuprofen is potentially deadly).
2006-12-29 10:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Stephan P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to call an emergency vet. However, I do believe it would be best to make an appointment with your regular vet.
2006-12-29 12:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't like to show pain easily, please take her to a vet. Do what's best for the dog, she might have hurt it. You do want to make sure she's ok dontcha? I'm sure you do :).
2006-12-29 14:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the paws for a thorn or ?
2006-12-29 10:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should call a vet a.s.a.p
2006-12-29 11:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋