My dog has a mild front paw sprain. What to do besides rest and ice?

I can only speculate what her vet wants her to do, but I can give you my suggestions. I would rest Aki as much as possible. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash only, and bring her right back in when she's done. No walks. You may need to keep her confined to a small room or crate to make sure she stays rested. Give any pain medications prescribed by the vet, and do NOT give her any human ones. Those are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I'd give your vet a call in the morning to see how long they want her to rest, and if there are any additional instructions. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Poor Shadow! It could just be a sprain. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Poor Callie! It sounds like she was injured when your larger dog stepped on her, and she's in pain if she is holding her paw up all day. I would avoid touching it for now since she clearly doesn't like it. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Good luck, I hope this helps!

You can try restricting activity to just leash walks for a few days. Avoid running, jumping or rough play. If there is no sign of improvement within 24-48 hours or if there is swelling, bruising or severe pain then have Leo physically examined by your veterinarian.

Poor Willow. I would have her seen by a vet to get pain medication. Please do not give her any human pain medications as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Until you can get her into a vet, rest her. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash and bring her right back in when she’s done. Best of luck.

It can take a few weeks for a sprain to heal. I would rest Sadie during this time. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. She may also benefit from some pain medications, so I would have Sadie seen by a vet who can prescribe some for her. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Complete rest and possibly cold packs (applied twice daily for ten minutes) are needed if that is just a muscles/soft tissue trauma. As soon as your vets will open a check up will be necessary. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.