My dog jumps from the step to the porch and well yeasturday he missed the porch.And now he wont walk on it or let us look at it.If we try to see it he will try to hide it or try to nip at us.it is starting to swell to.Is there anything we can put on it till tomorrow when i can get to the vet?
2007-04-15 11:17:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes a cold compress if he'll let you, if not try to keep him off the paw as much as possible until you can get to the vet.
Who suggested waiting a WEEK? Madness!
Chalice
2007-04-15 12:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice it, Rescue Remedy is a good one to give, 4 drops on the gums and it keeps the dog calm. Arnica montana a homeopathic pellet takes down swelling and is used for bruising and trauma. I have used these 2 things with good results both on myself and my animals.
2007-04-15 18:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes you can put cold compresses on the paw. He probably sprained the wrist joint. You can put the compress on for 10 minutes every hours.
2007-04-15 18:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that ice would help a;eviate some of the pain and swelling
2007-04-15 18:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by puzzlefanatic2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should leave it alone and see if the swelling goes down if not in a week take it to the vet
2007-04-15 18:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by byaww 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋