My puppy's paw hurts and he won't stop licking it. Can I give aspirin?

Please do not give Oreo baby aspirin, it's not safe for puppies or dogs. It causes GI ulcers and bleeding. The only safe pain mediations for dogs are available from the vet. I would call the vet first thing in the morning to get an appointment for him to be seen. He's limping because he's in pain, and since he is so young, it's very important he's seen by a vet as soon as possible to make sure he doesn't have an injury such as a broken bone that negatively affects his growth. The only way to know for sure he hasn't broken anything is with an x-ray. Please take him into the vet tomorrow.

This looks like a rather bad infection of the nail bed. It could definitely cause an elevated temperature and is quite painful (hence the constant licking). This will likely need antibiotics in order for it to get better, so it's best if you schedule an appointment with your vet as soon as possible. They will be able to have a good look at it and determine what the best course of treatment is. For now, I recommend to not give anymore aspirin. Dogs can be quite sensitive to this medication and the vet will want to get her on a safer medication, which can negatively interact with aspirin if it's still in her system. Cooling her head and neck is not good for the fever and may actually make it worse. What's better would be to cool the paw. You can soak the paw in cold water for 15 minutes at a time to help give some relief. If you notice Minnie start to vomit, or get very lethargic, then it will be best to take her to the emergency vet for treatment. Otherwise, she should be OK to wait until normal business hours to go to the vet. I hope that helps and Minnie gets better soon.

Yes, I'd have Milo seen by a vet to make sure it's not infected since he has been licking at it. Put a cone on him until you can get him into a vet. You can make one at home, and I will put a link below on how to do this: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

I'm sorry to hear that Brian seems so uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are no safe over the counter pain medications that can be given to dogs. The most effective way to manage his pain is by taking him to his vet for prescription-based pain medication. Depending on the type of wound, a cool or warm compress can briefly ease discomfort. If Brian is licking at his paw, be sure to keep an e-collar (cone) on him until you can get to the vet. If you do not have an e-collar, this link has tips on making one at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html. I hope that all goes well!

Poor Luca! I actually recommend to use an Elizabethan collar instead of a sock. The sock will hold in moisture and it will make the area more humid which will encourage more bacterial or yeast growth then allowing it to air out. Keeping these lesions open to the air is much better. Have Luca wear the collar anytime he is not being directly supervised. Wash the paw daily with an antibacterial soap and rinse. You can continue the Epson salt soak every other day (rinse well afterwards). After it is dry, you can apply the spray. Make sure to keep his feet clean and dry. Until he is checked out by the vet on Monday, keep the trauma to the paw minimal so no running, jumping and keep his walks minimum and avoid abrasive surfaces such as overly dry grass and rocks. I hope he starts feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

No, that isn't correct. It isn't safe to give dogs aspirin, even baby aspirin. It cause GI ulcers ad bleeding. If Lily can hardly walk on it, she needs to see a vet because she is in a lot of pain. Rest her tonight, and take her into a vet first thing in the morning. If you fear she is extremely painful, take her into an ER vet now. Best of luck.

I always recommend against giving baby aspirin to dogs. It makes it more difficult to give them medication if we need to switch them. If Jack hurt his rear leg I do recommend a physical examination be performed on him at a vet. Dogs can have just a simple soft tissue injury but they can also have issues with their knee cap or even an Cruciate ligament rupture (like an ACL in a football player). Going to the veterinarian they can prescribe good anti-inflammatories that would not be able to be given if you gave the aspirin. They can also dispense good pain medication to help Jack. Until you can get him to a veterinarian I recommend strict rest and only leash walks to go outside to the bathroom and then back inside. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Jack feels better soon.