My dog tried to jump on my bed and when she landed she bent her front to paws forward. When this happend she yelped. Since this moring she has been limping around. What do I do and How do I know if she broke or sprained it. I was think she would not be able to walk if she broke it but that is only a thought.
she is a 12 year old cocker spaniel
2007-01-10 13:47:38 · 13 answers · asked by murmurlover 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wow, she is an old girl huh? Well at that age, the problem could be arthritis. But the only way to know for sure is to take her to the vet. They can do an exam and may need to take X-rays. That is the best route to take at this point, no need to let your beloved pet walk around in pain. Depending on what the vet finds, there are probably some meds your dog can take to feel better. Also for any future use, either don't let the dog on the bed anymore or make sure there is something soft fixed to the floor (make sure it wont slide when the dog jumps) around your bed. Good Luck!
2007-01-10 13:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only person who would know for sure if your dog's leg/paw is broken, sprained, or fractured is a vet. You should take your dog to the vet first thing in the morning (or rush your dog to the emergency vet) to make sure your dog's leg/paw are okay.
Your vet will probably want to get X-rays to make sure everything is okay which is pricy, but I definately think it's worth it to be sure.
It could be a sprain, but it's better to be safe than sorry. When my dog had a sprain she just completely couldn't walk on her leg (which freaked me out and I rushed her to the emergency vet). Good Luck.
2007-01-10 13:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The really only way to figure out is going go to the vet. It is the best and recommended.
It might be abled to be fixed but not entirely sure.
If she still limps take her to the vet.
If she is not, i think it is still good to take it to the vet because you never know if it is still in bad condition. Just check on it for your dogs health
2007-01-10 14:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thing you need to take your dog to the vet cause she old in is very tender i wouldnt want anything to happy to an old dog so just do what best for her and take her to the dog hospital that all i have to say thank you very much
2007-01-10 13:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by ms. cutie03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if there is something on the bottom of her foot, when my dog had a thorn in its paw, it did the same thing, check the limping leg's paw, if theres nothing, feel its bones, if your not sure, take it to the vets.
2007-01-10 13:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by lovin' it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bad do you think it is? You can try to put a nice bandage around its paw for now, and if it doesnt get better take it to the vet. (soon as in 1-3 days)
2007-01-10 13:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take that dog to the vet right now.
2007-01-10 13:55:28 · answer #7 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs kneecap just recently went out and he was limping also. You should go to the vet A.S.A.P! Just to make shure
Hope i helped!!
2007-01-10 14:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by KittyCat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet!!!!! Limping this long could be any injury, no one here can diagnose that!
2007-01-10 13:51:25 · answer #9 · answered by animalsrock816 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh goodness its hurt so best thing to do is take to vet and look xrays can see what isnt visable to our eyes. you did look at her paw to make sure not a sticker right?poor baby good luck
2007-01-10 13:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋