He's 5 months old and my 4 year old I believe stomped on his foot. My son weighes about 45 pounds. My dog yelped for about 3 minutes afterwards but wont bare any weight on the foot now. He isnt yelping any longer and when I bend the leg he doesnt try to bite or yelp. He's laying down sleeping now. My question basically is do I take him to an emergency vet (which is very costly) or do I wait it out till morning to see if he gets better?? And if not better just take him to our vet??
2007-06-04 11:19:30 · 8 answers · asked by Indiana Raven 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is a rat terrier about 12 pounds.
2007-06-04 11:27:49 · update #1
Please don't give no meds esp tylenol dogs can can severe reaction including bleeding to death or it can damage their kidneys, I would say you can wait till morning and see if the pup is bearing weight and using the foot and decide whether a vet visit is in order then
2007-06-04 12:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually my friend had a chihuahua which did the same thing it yelped and yelped and wouldnt walk on it the rest of the day but the next day it was fine I think they are just scared to put it down so wait until tommoro and then if its still bothering your puppy take him to a vet
2007-06-04 11:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Danielle C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the puppy is in pain, he should be seen RIGHT away.
I would at least place a call to your vet, a vet and see what they think- they would know best if this type of injury is a wait-n-see case or can wait till the next day.
2007-06-04 11:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can take a lot of pain. I've done this to my dogs and cats many times now. They're just like humans, it's probably just sore. Since your son doesn't weigh a lot, he's probably fine. If it doesn't get better, visit your local vet. I dont think its an emergency.
2007-06-04 11:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by Rayray06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is any reason to rush him to the emergency vet. Just wait until the morning, and keep an eye on him.
2007-06-04 11:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lindzey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOu dont say what kind of pup he is so I'd say you can probably wait until the morning. Dogs do hide their pain very well so I wouldn't hesitate about having him seen in the morning.
Also have a talk with your son about being nice to his doggie.
2007-06-04 11:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orthopedic injuries (which is th mos likely thing here can go overnight.... It even could be a bruse
2007-06-04 11:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait and give him baby Tylenol or baby aspirin to ease the pain
2007-06-04 11:47:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋