My puppy fell, can't put weight on her paw. Is it broken or bruised?

Hi and thanks for posting. A fall can cause bone or ligament injuries. He may have endured a sprain or muscle pull or could be more serious such as a fracture or luxation. I would recommend Simba be evaluated by his veterinarian soon for a hands on exam to determine what is going on here with the paws. He may need x-rays to determine the extent of the injury.

It is good that you immobilized the limb. Ideally, Chloe should be sen by your veterinarian today for a physical exam. Since she is limping, she is likely in some degree of discomfort. Your vet can dispense medication for relief. X-rays will be needed to definitively diagnose a fracture. Depending on the type of fracture and location, Chloe may need surgery or she could have a bandage or splint placed for 6-8 weeks. This will need to be checked every week or so and changed as needed. In the meantime, restrict her activity and monitor above and below the bandage for any swelling or irritation.

Poor Luna! The only way to share a photo is through a consult, which requires paying a fee. If she won't put weight on it, it's inflamed, and she has pain to the touch, then I would take her into a vet immediately. You are correct that she may have a broken bone in her paw, and she will need x-rays to confirm it. She will also need pain medication. Please do not give her any human pain medications, many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. She also many need surgery. Please take her into a vet now.

Clearly Tink is in pain if she holds her leg up in the air and she cries when you touch her paw. She is a little dog and if she feel from a high bed, I'm concerned she could have broken her leg. The only way to rule out a broken leg is with an x-ray from the vet. In addition, she needs pain medication which you cannot give her OTC. Many human pain medications are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The best thing to do for her is take her into a vet immediately to get this examined and treated. Please do that now. Best of luck.

Given her age, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian. X-rays may be indicated to rule out fractures. Restrict her activity to just leash walks for elimination. Avoid excessive running, jumping or rough play. Do not medicate her as many OTC drugs cannot be used in puppies or may be toxic to dogs.

It sounds like Trixie is in pain. Her fall may have caused her to fracture a bone, damage a joint or ligament, or caused some muscle damage. While joint/muscle damage may resolve on its own, a fracture may require stabilization. Without it, the bone may heal in a deformed way and even alter the growth of the leg in the future. A vet will be able to perform x-rays to see if there is a fracture and offer you treatment options - likely a splint, cast, or surgery to chose from. X-rays are usually not very expensive and will give an answer regarding the cause of the limping. They will also be able to prescribe the appropriate pain medication that is safe for dog. In the meantime, I recommend keeping Trixie as quiet and calm as possible to prevent further trauma.

If his foot is not straight and it was previously, Zeus needs to see the veterinarian today. Even if he is using it, this is obviously not normal and could be a luxation or fracture. Because he is still developing this could have long-term implications. Have him examined quickly. The doctor will likely need a radiograph. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.